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Prince: Trove of Classic Videos Released on Vevo
The Vevo music video platform has begin releasing classic videos from Prince’s catalog, the first time many of these have been available for streaming.
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The Who Kick Off Brief North American Tour
The band returned to the other side of the Atlantic for the first date of a short summer tour. Check out the setlist and video highlights
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Ozzfest Meets Knotfest ’17: Ozzy, Manson, Zombie +
It’s back! The lineup and other details of the 2017 Ozzfest Meets Knotfest have been announced. The back-to-back shows are set for Nov. 4-5.
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Paul McCartney Kicks Off 2017 US Tour in Miami
He began the summer portion of his One On One tour with a 39-song set of Beatles and Wings favorites and some solo hits. We’ve got plenty of videos
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Robert Plant Website Tease Campaign Continues
Last spring, the singer’s website went dark, save for 3 words: “Any time now…” Finally, on July 5, a “burst” of activity on his site + social media pages
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Phil Collins Adds Fall Tour Dates
After an overnight hospital stay precipitated by a hotel room fall, the musician resumed his brief tour. He’s already planning more shows
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Jeff Lynne’s ELO Returns to the Stage
The group performed for the first time since their April induction into the Rock Hall and first full concert since last September. We’ve got plenty of clips
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May 6, 2020: Brian Howe, Former Bad Company Frontman, Dies
The singer and songwriter joined the band’s original members Simon Kirke and Mick Ralphs when they reunited in the mid-80s and stayed with them for 8 years
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When Buffalo Springfield Played Their Final Concert
For a band that was together for less than three years, they had an outsized impact on rock. They played their last gig on this date in 1968.
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May 5, 2020: Millie Small, ‘My Boy Lollipop’ Singer, Dies
The Jamaican singer, discovered by Island Records founder Chris Blackwell, scored a worldwide pop hit as a teenager with her 1964 pre-reggae recording
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