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Eric Clapton Postpones 2 Los Angeles Concerts
Just days after two performances at New York’s Madison Square Garden, Slowhand has postponed two follow-up shows due to illness
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Pete Shotton, John Lennon’s Close Friend, Dies at 75
He was a member of the Quarrymen and remained friends with John as the Beatles took over the world. He even helped out with a song or two.
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Beatles Tease Sgt. Pepper’s 50th Anniversary Reissue
The Beatles teased a graphic on their social media accounts, leading to speculation that they are planning a Sgt. Pepper’s reissue. The album celebrates its 50th anniversary on June 1
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Pete Townshend Writes New Song For ‘Tommy’
The 1969 rock opera has yielded a movie and Tony Award-winning Broadway musical. The BBC reports its author has written a new song for a theatrical revival
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Eagles, Fleetwood Mac Classic Concerts Add to Lineup: Report
The rumored Classic East and West festivals have even more star power and actual dates. Unless, of course, they’re just rumors, or is that rumours?
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Asia Cancels Their November John Wetton Tributes
Citing “reasons beyond our control,” the 4 UK dates where the band was supposed to open for Foreigner have been postponed. One Wetton tribute is still scheduled… in New Jersey
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Foreigner Sets UK Dates; Asia to Honor John Wetton
The dates will be homecoming of sorts for the band’s founding member Mick Jones. Asia will be performing an official tribute to its late co-founder
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Aug 11, 2020: Trini Lopez—‘If I Had a Hammer’ & ‘Lemon Tree’ Singer—Dies
The singer who rocked up everything from folk songs to standards, giving them a Latin accent, was a sensation in the early ’60s
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Eagles & Fleetwood Mac Plan Summer Festival
Although they said they were through after Glenn Frey’s death, the Eagles will return this summer, sharing two festival dates with Fleetwood Mac. Wow!
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Rock Hall 2017 Inductees: Complete Tour Dates
Several members of the Class of 2017 have busy touring schedules ahead. We have all upcoming dates for Journey, Jeff Lynne’s ELO and the rest!
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