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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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May 13, 2018: ‘Superman’ Actress Margot Kidder—Obituary
The husky-voiced actress, who starred opposite Christopher Reeve in two of the Superman films, died at age 69 at her Montana home
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Mar 12, 2018: Nokie Edwards, Ventures Lead Guitarist, Dies
The lead guitarist for the most successful instrumental rock band of all time inspired countless would-be players to pick up the instrument.
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Feb 7, 2018: Pat Torpey, Founding Member of Mr. Big, Dies
The drummer helped the band earn a worldwide #1 smash with “To Be With You” in 1992. He had suffered from Parkinson’s disease
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Jan. 24, 2018: The Fall Singer, Mark E. Smith, Dies
The founder and one constant member was 60. The post-punk band were one of the most prolific recording groups with 32 studio albums since 1979
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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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Sept. 30, 2017: Monty Hall, ‘Let’s Make a Deal’ Host, Dies
“Is it behind door number one, door number two or door number three?” The man forever associated with that question died at 96
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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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