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Pre-Dead Jerry Garcia Recordings to Be Released
Before he formed one of rock’s most storied bands, the future ‘Captain Trips’ was a banjo picker. Now his earliest music is coming out.
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Rolling Stones New Album Dec. 2: Blue & Lonesome
Following weeks of rumors and teasers, the band finally announced that they will release a new all-blues album. Click for details and to hear a track
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Listen: Barry Gibb ‘In The Now’ Album, Out Now
The singer/songwriter/producer legend’s first album of his new Columbia Records deal is now out. He’s doing several major TV appearances to promote it
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Lady Gaga Named Super Bowl LI Halftime Performer
The singer is the choice to perform in February. The gig on TV’s biggest showcase follows the October release of her next LP. Who will join her?
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Eagles Reunion Possible, Says Don Henley
When the Eagles’ leader was asked if he could envision the band re-forming without Glenn Frey, he offered an interesting scenario
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The Band ‘Last Waltz’ Gets 40th Anniversary Editions
In 1976, the Band decided to go out in style, throwing a Thanksgiving bash at San Francisco’s Winterland. New deluxe editions offer the concert, rehearsals and outtakes. Complete details…
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It’s Official: AC/DC Bassist Cliff Williams Retiring
Williams, with the band since 1977, had officially announced he would leave following the end of the band’s tour. Watch as Angus Young offers him a curtain call at his final show
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Listen: Leonard Cohen Title Cut ‘You Want it Darker’
The first taste of the singer-songwriter’s new album arrived on the artist’s birthday. We should all be so creative at 82. Click to hear and for more details
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Bruce Springsteen ‘Chapter and Verse’ Out Sept 23
The album – including five previously unreleased tracks – is the audio companion to his forthcoming autobiography, Born To Run. Full details including a trailer…
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Minnesota Vikings Honor Prince With Halftime Tribute
The team celebrated their 2016 NFL home opener versus their division rival Green Bay Packers by saluting their native son with a stirring rendition of “Purple Rain.” An official Prince tribute at Xcel Energy Center was an immediate sell-out.
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