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Tom Jones, Almost 80, Moves Tour to 2021
The Welsh-born singer has had 38 Top 40 singles in the U.K. (19 in the U.S.) and sold some 100 million records worldwide.
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David Crosby, Graham Nash Postpone (Separate) 2020 Tours
In a recent interview with GQ, Croz was frank about his financial situation. He was planning on touring the entire year because “I don’t have any savings”
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Gordon Lightfoot Documentary, ‘If You Could Read My Mind,’ Due
The singer-songwriter has also released his first studio album since 2004. He hopes to resume his concert schedule in the second half of 2020
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Journey Cancels 2020 Tour with Pretenders
“The global pandemic makes it impossible for us to tour this year.” The big outing, with 60+ dates through mid-September, had been announced last Oct. 31
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‘Battle’ of the Beatles and Stones: McCartney, Jagger Weigh In
In a wild week, Paul McCartney and the Rolling Stones were in the news. Paul and Mick were asked in separate interviews which band was bigger
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Ann Wilson Cancels 2020 Solo Tour
The tour was to take place one year after she and sister Nancy reunited Heart on stage for the first time since ’16. “I can’t wait to see you again. Stay safe!”
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Jackson Browne Releases 2nd New Song: Listen
He revealed in March that he tested positive for the coronavirus and thinks he got it during his recent trip to NYC to perform at a benefit concert
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Tom Lester, Who Played Eb in ‘Green Acres,’ Dies at 81
Lester appeared in nearly every ‘Green Acres’ episode between 1965–71 and was the last surviving regular cast member of the sitcom.
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Bon Jovi Cancels 2020 Tour: ‘You’ve Always Been There For Us’
“This will enable ticketholders to get refunds to help pay their bills or buy groceries. You’ve always been there for us and we’ll always be there for you”
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Cranberries ‘Zombie’ Video Makes History
The clip has become the 5th most-viewed rock video of all time. The song is the biggest of their career; its album has sold an astounding 17 million copies
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