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Paul McCartney’s New Children’s Book, ‘Hey Grandude’
His first picture book is described as “the story of a super-cool Grandad who takes his four grandchildren on a magical mystery tour” before bedtime
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Allman Bros. Band 4-CD ‘Fillmore West ’71’: Listen
The recordings feature music recorded on soundboard tapes, a ‘final tune-up’ for the Fillmore East shows that would cement their place in history.
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Chrissie Hynde Releases Covers Album: Listen
“I have a penchant for cover songs; it’s the surprise of singing something that I didn’t think of writing myself that turns me on,” Hynde said.
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Fleetwood Mac Early Rarities Box Set Due
Not much is known about the origin of the live recordings, discovered unlabeled in the U.S. The tapes date from 1968-70 and feature guitarist Peter Green.
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James Brown Historic Concert to Be Released
The soul legend intended to release Live at Home with His Bad Self but shelved it when the band broke up. Now the full show is coming, with unreleased tracks
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Kinks’ ‘Arthur’ 50th Anniv. Edition Due: Listen
The album is described as “a near perfect example of Ray Davies’ incredible storytelling ability in what was an innovation in 1969: a concept album”
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New David Bowie Box Set Coming This Fall
The new set contains 12 previously unreleased tracks/demos from 1968-69, as well as a brand-new mix of the ‘Space Oddity’ album.
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Freddie Mercury – Early Years Film: Watch
The brief film includes interviews with his mother his sister, several of his schoolmates, and archival interviews with Mercury himself
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‘The Last Waltz Tour 2019’ Dates, Lineup Revealed
“This extraordinary lineup of talent makes me proud to be a part of this ongoing and wonderful tradition,” says Robbie Robertson.
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‘Easy Rider’ Event to Honor Its Late Star, Peter Fonda
The member of a legendary acting family that includes his father, Henry, sister, Jane, and daughter, Bridget, earned an Academy Award nomination for the film
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