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Little Feat’s ‘The Last Record Album’ Gets Deluxe Treatment

“This was the moment when the full range of their songwriting voices stepped forward.”

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Radio Hits in October 1978: Kenny and Stevie Were Doin’ It

The Stones, The Who, Bob Seger, Billy Joel and Foreigner were all in the Top 10 this week but rock’s days were numbered in that format.

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George Harrison, Ringo Starr Solo Catalogs Get Reissues

George’s son, Dhani Harrison, oversees the agreement between Dark Horse Records and BMG. Ringo’s first four solo LPs have received new pressings on color vinyl.

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Elton John’s ‘Captain Fantastic’ Gets 50th Anniversary Editions

During his remarkable run of success with lyricist Bernie Taupin, the 1975 album became the first in history to debut at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart.

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Bruce Springsteen Biopic ‘Deliver Me From Nowhere’ Opens

“If some fans go in expecting the equivalent of a greatest hits package, think again. [The film] is the real deal, an intelligent, deliberately paced journey into the soul of an artist.”—Deadline

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Herb Alpert, 90, Adds 2026 Tour Dates With Reformed Tijuana Brass Band

He continues to commemorate the 60th anniversary of his historic album Whipped Cream & Other Delights performing hits like “The Lonely Bull,” “Spanish Flea,” “Taste of Honey” and his vocal smash, “This Guy’s In Love With You.”

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Dave Ball, of UK Synth-Pop Duo Soft Cell (‘Tainted Love’), Dies at 66

Along with singer Marc Almond, the pair achieved worldwide fame in 1981 with the smash single.

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Elliott Landy’s ‘The Band Photographs: 1968-1969’ Two-Volume Book Coming

The celebrated photographer took over 10,000 images of them while they all lived in Woodstock, NY, with many never before seen.

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Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson Again Significantly Expand 2026 Rush Tour

“It’s been over 10 years since Alex and I have performed the music of Rush alongside our fallen bandmate and friend Neil.”

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