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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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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, 2017: McCartney Welcomes Guest at MSG: Springsteen
He’d already dazzled the Garden audience with a non-stop parade of Beatles, Wings and solo tunes, but Macca still had a big surprise in store
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Ticketmaster’s ‘Springsteen on Broadway’: Backfire?
The Boss will make his debut on the Great White Way this fall. However, Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan® program hasn’t prevented some fans from trying to make a quick buck
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Olivia Newton-John Returns Amid Cancer Bout
The much-loved singer-actress-author, known for her five #1 hits and her starring role in Grease, has turned to the stage while recovering from breast cancer
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AC/DC’s Brian Johnson Sings ‘Back in Black’ in UK
The singer joined the British band Muse at the Reading Festival in England. And what did Johnson sing? AC/DC’s classic “Back in Black,” of course
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Rush Members Lee and Lifeson to Form New Band?
It’s not official, but if it happens it may be called LeeLifeson. What are we talking about? An insider says that new Rush-related music may be on the way.
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