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Paul Simon Sets Final Leg of Farewell Tour
Yet another legend has announced that his touring days are ending. The singer-songwriter now has over 40 dates on his schedule
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John Fogerty, ZZ Top Set ‘Blues and Bayous Tour’
It should be quite an event as the classic rock legends are teaming up. It all begins May 25. Check out the details and see if they’re playing near you
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Phil Collins Opens South American Tour in Rio
The musician continued his Not Dead Yet comeback tour with his first 2018 date. The 17-song stadium set mixed solo hits and Genesis songs
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Sept 18, 1976: Boston Releases ‘More Than a Feeling’
The song helped launch the band to superstardom with one of the most successful debut albums of all-time. Some wild facts
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Sept 18, 2017: Annie Lennox, Dhani Harrison Sing ‘Isn’t It a Pity’
The singer received the George Harrison Global Citizen Award in New York City and invited the legend’s son to join her onstage
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The Who’s Explosive Appearance on The Smothers Brothers Show
The Who had a blast on their now-legendary U.S. TV show debut and were a smash hit – literally – as Keith Moon’s drum kit exploded
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Tributes (in 2024) For JD Souther Who Co-Wrote Eagles’ ‘Heartache Tonight,’ ‘Best of My Love’
The singer-songwriter’s death at age 78 came one week before he was set to begin a tour with fellow singer-songwriter Karla Bonoff
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Sept 16, 2016: Ex Eagles Members Denied Kennedy Center Honors
Eagles fans had petitioned the organization to allow Don Felder, Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner to be recognized with the Core Four. Only those who “carried the torch” are being honored
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When Lou Reed Played the White House
The onetime underground rocker played for the assembled dignitaries, politicians and guests who enjoyed “Sweet Jane” as their after dinner treat
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Sept 15, 2019: Ric Ocasek, Cars Co-Founder, Found Dead
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, wrote and sung some of the new wave band’s biggest hits, including “Best Friend’s Girl” and “Good Times Roll”
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