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Herb Alpert, 90, Reforms Tijuana Brass Band For 2025 Tour
He is commemorating 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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Bachman, Cummings Plan Reunion Tour as the Guess Who
The pair are touring separately in 2025 but expect to celebrate the music of the Guess Who, BTO and Cummings’ solo work in 2026.
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The Number One Singles of 1975: Each Has a Story
39 different songs reached the top of the U.S. chart this year, though programmers were airing less from rock acts. One star continued a run with 4 more.
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Alison Krauss & Union Station Return With ‘Arcadia,’ 1st New Album In 14 Years
They’ll be supporting the album with a significant tour, the band’s first run of shows together in more than ten years.
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Fleetwood Mac Releases 1975 to 1987 Studio Albums Box Set
The collection includes the multi-platinum albums Fleetwood Mac (1975), Rumours (1977), Tusk (1979), Mirage (1982) and Tango In the Night (1987).
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‘Ron Delsener Presents,’ Documentary of Legendary Concert Promoter, Coming
The feature-length film follows the influential New Yorker, a visionary who impacted the live music business.
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Balladeer Johnny Mathis, 89, Retiring From Live Performance
“It’s with sincere regret that due to Mr. Mathis’ age and memory issues, we are announcing his retirement from touring and live concerts,” said an announcement.
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George Harrison Solo Catalog Reissues Continue
His son, Dhani Harrison, oversees the agreement between Dark Horse Records and BMG.
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Billy Joel Original Documentary, ‘And So It Goes,’ Coming To HBO, Max
The two-parter will premiere in summer 2025.
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Bobby Sherman, Former Teen Heartthrob and Pop Star, Has Stage 4 Cancer
He starred on the TV series Here Come the Brides and earned a series of Gold singles in the late ’60s and early ’70s.
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