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Fans at Dead & Company Golden Gate Park Concerts Invited to Celebrate Cannabis
Humboldt Family Farms has been asked to curate the first-ever legal sale of weed (and its sanctioned on-site usage) when the band performs in Golden Gate Park August 1-3, 2025.
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Only 6 Albums Reached Number One in 1978: Here’s Why
Two soundtracks of movies that starred the same actor accounted for 41 weeks of the number one albums of 1978.
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Billy Joel Releases 155-Song Collection Timed to Original Documentary, ‘And So It Goes’
The two-part film, all the more poignant given the star’s health issues, spans nearly five hours.
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Paul Carrack Records Country Album: “I’ve Always Wanted To Do This”
The singer is best known for such hits as “How Long” with Ace, “Tempted” by Squeeze, and “The Living Years” by Mike + the Mechanics.
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The Stray Cats Announce 2025 Tour
Brian Setzer (guitar, vocals), Lee Rocker (upright bass, vocals) and Slim Jim Phantom (drums, vocals) have announced a fall tour.
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The Number One Albums of 1970: Hello and Goodbye
In the same year that we greeted a new decade, we said farewell to two music legends. No less than 16 albums topped the U.S. sales chart.
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Deep Purple’s ‘Made in Japan’ Goes Super Deluxe
The 5-CD + Blu-ray collection features new stereo and Dolby ATMOS mixes of the original by acclaimed producer Steven Wilson, all three concerts newly remixed, and several rare single edits.
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Original Alice Cooper Band Releases Reunion Studio Album
Alice, Neal Smith, Michael Bruce and Dennis Dunaway have reunited with their longtime producer, Bob Ezrin, with a posthumous appearance by guitarist Glen Buxton.
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Joni Mitchell to Release Passion Project, “Joni’s Jazz” Box Set
The career-spanning collection features recordings chosen by the legendary musician that reflect the genre’s profound influence on her music.
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Bob Dylan 1963-1970 Covers Album Arrives
The 63 recordings on 3 CDs include unique performances by a wide-ranging group of artists including Nilsson, Cher, Johnny Winter, Melanie, the Byrds, the Association and more.
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