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Fleetwood Mac Early Recordings to Be Reissued
The 1969-1974 set features all seven of the studio albums the band recorded for Reprise Records during the early years, and an unreleased 1974 concert.
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New Book Explores History of Rock Documentary Films
The book includes interviews with Dick Clark, D.A. Pennebaker and Johnny Cash, and commentary by the Supremes’ Mary Wilson and Ray Manzarek of the Doors.
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‘David Bowie: Icon’ Photo Book Coming
The title gathers the greatest photographs of one of music’s greatest stars, into a single, luxurious volume, to coincide with the 5th anniversary of his passing
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Dave Mason Remakes ‘Feelin’ Alright’ With All-Star Lineup
It’s one of classic rock’s most covered songs and its author has assembled an A-list group, calling themselves the Quarantines
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Talking Heads Drummer Chris Frantz Slams David Byrne in Memoir
The subtitle of “Remain in Love: Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club, Tina” refers to the two bands in which Frantz was a founding member, along with his bassist wife
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Pretenders Release ‘Hate For Sale’ Album: Listen
The album is the first to feature the touring line-up of Chrissie Hynde, guitarist James Walbourne, bassist Nick Wilkinson and drummer Martin Chambers.
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‘Flash Gordon’ Movie, Queen Soundtrack, Gets 40th Anniv. Edition
The 1980 cult classic is getting a 4K, Ultra High Definition restoration from the original 35mm negative, with meticulous repairs
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Kelly Preston, ‘Jerry Maguire’ Actress, and John Travolta’s Wife, Dies
She had battled breast cancer for two years. The 57-year-old “fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many”
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Grateful Dead ‘Workingman’s Dead’ Turns 50 With Deluxe Edition
With eight perfect songs the album solidified the Jerry Garcia-Robert Hunter songwriting tandem as one of the best, and most important, in music history.
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Queen Honored With Royal Mail Stamps
They are just the 3rd music group to be so honored. The series depicts many of their album covers as well as 4 of their iconic live performances
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