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Rolling Stones Postpone 2020 Tour
The announcement cited the ongoing pandemic. The 15-date stadium tour would have marked their first concerts since last summer’s North American tour
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The Beatles: New Tracks From ‘Abbey Road’ 50th Anniv. Edition
As with the recent editions of Sgt. Pepper’s and the White Album, the new deluxe collection of their 1969 studio masterpiece includes many alternate takes
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The Who Debut New Song at Wembley Concert
Among the 25 songs at their only scheduled 2019 U.K. date was one that is planned for the group’s first new studio album since 2006
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Jan. 2, 2018: Muscle Shoals Producer Rick Hall Dies
The co-founder of FAME Studios produced songs for dozens of artists, seamlessly spanning musical genres from country, R&B and pop
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Bob Dylan Releases Stunning New/Old ‘Murder Most Foul’
The song was recorded “a while back.” Over 17 minutes he weaves various pop culture references centered around the assassination of JFK
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Neil Diamond Updates ‘Sweet Caroline’: ‘Hands… Washing Hands…’
The original lyrics to his 1969 hit are filled with the key phrase, “hands… touching hands… reaching out… touching me… touching you…”
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Eddie Money Tribute Concert Coming to AXS TV
Five months after the beloved singer’s passing, his friends gathered on stage to perform some of his classics and share some stories
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Kenny Rogers Mourned by Parton, Henley, Richie
“My heart’s broken.” Tributes are pouring in from fellow music legends, including Don Henley, who was mentored as a 22-year-old by Rogers
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Def Leppard ‘Early Years’ Box Set Arrives: Listen
The deluxe set consists of their first 2 albums, B-sides, rarities, Radio One sessions, a newly unearthed 1980 live concert, and more
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Suzi Quatro Documentary, ‘Suzi Q,’ Due: Watch Trailer
The bass guitarist and vocalist is best known for a series of hit singles in the 1970s and her recurring role as “Leather” Tuscadero on the popular sitcom, Happy Days
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