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Stevie Nicks Adds Dates To 2025 Tour
The two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee had previously had four stadium dates with Billy Joel, that he cancelled.
Read MoreElton John 1977 ‘Live From the Rainbow Theatre with Ray Cooper’ Due
The six-show residency were the first of 233 Elton-and-Ray only shows that would follow, and featured the live debut of deep cuts “Roy Rogers,” “Idol” and “I Feel Like a Bullet (In the Gun of Robert Ford).”
Read MoreTop-Selling Albums of 1980: A New Decade
The top 30 includes two classic rock LPs that are among the biggest of all time.
Read MoreIt’s Sir Roger Now: The Who’s Daltrey is Knighted
“It’s strange, it’s an experience that I’ve never had before, I’m very humbled by it.”
Read MoreElvis Presley 1970-75 Los Angeles Studio Sessions Due in ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Box Set
The 5-CD set includes recordings of such favorites as “Always On My Mind,” “Burning Love,” the 40th and final Top Ten single of his career, and such choice covers of “I Got a Woman,” “The Wonder of You,” “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’,” “Something,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Johnny B. Goode,” “Proud Mary,” and more.
Read MoreThe Kinks Conclude 60th Anniversary With ‘The Journey Part 3’
The celebration closes with the 3rd career-defining anthology of The Journey, curated by the band.
Read MoreMore Stars Offer Tributes to Brian Wilson
Fellow Beach Boys Mike Love and Al Jardine, as well as Bob Dylan, Carole King and Paul McCartney were among the fellow greats celebrating the “musical and spiritual giant.”
Read MoreBrian Wilson, Beach Boys’ Co-Founder, and One of Popular Music’s Most Significant Forces, Dies
The mastermind producer and songwriter had been suffering from dementia.
Read MoreGrammy-Winning Debut From Christopher Cross Gets Expanded Edition
The 1979 album introduced the classics “Ride Like the Wind” and “Sailing,” and went on to sweep the GRAMMYs, winning Album, Song, and Record of the Year, as well as Best New Artist.
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