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Wolf Van Halen Reacts to Mural of His Father, Eddie
The massive work, measuring 17 feet x 105 feet on the outside wall of Guitar Center’s flagship Hollywood store, was unveiled on EVH’s birthday
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James Purify, R&B Singer of ‘I’m Your Puppet’ Fame, Dies at 76
In addition to their big soul hit, the duo, two cousins from Florida, returned to the pop chart with several singles, including “Shake a Tail Feather.”
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Jan 23, 2021: Larry King, Who Interviewed Newsmakers of All Kinds, Dies
His legendary broadcasting career included 25 years as the prime time host of Larry King Live on CNN. He conducted over 50,000 interviews
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Headlines We Always Wanted to Write: Be-Bop Deluxe Deluxe Edition Due
The prog rock band’s final album, 1978’s Drastic Plastic, has been newly remastered and is getting significantly expanded with many prev. unreleased tracks
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‘Rock Camp: The Movie’ Showcases Fans Side-by-Side With A-List Stars
For 25 years, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp has delivered the ultimate musical experience for participants to learn directly from Daltrey, Cooper, and more
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Jimmie Rodgers, Early Rock ‘n’ Roll Star, Dies at 87
He scored a #1 hit with “Honeycomb,” and went on to earn another four Top 10 pop singles. He continued to place singles on the country chart through the ’70s
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Janis Joplin’s ‘Pearl’ Gets 50th Anniversary Releases
Her final studio LP was originally issued on January 11, 1971–three months after her passing, and eight days before what would have been her 28th birthday
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Ronnie Spector on Her Ex- Phil: ‘Brilliant Producer, Lousy Husband’
The singer who fronted the “girl group” the Ronettes, signed with Spector’s label and recorded numerous songs, including “Be My Baby,” which he produced and co-wrote
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‘Sonic Boom’ Book Tracks Spectacular Rise of Warner Bros. Records
The title, from music journalist and biographer Peter Ames Carlin, covers the growth of the much-admired label, its colorful executives and historic roster
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‘One Night in Miami’ Captures Four Legends in 1964
A new film asks the question: What happens when Cassius Clay, Malcolm X, Jim Brown, and Sam Cooke find themselves in the same room?
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