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Willie Nelson Feeling Better, Will Return in September
Citing “a breathing problem,” the 86-year-old legend announced on August 8, 2019, that he was canceling his tour in the midst of a typically busy schedule
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Florida to Honor Tom Petty with Historical Marker
It’ll be the 2nd honor for the state’s native son. In 2018, a park in his hometown of Gainesville was renamed for the classic rock legend
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Creedence Finally Release ‘Live at Woodstock’: Listen
In August 1969, Creedence was at the peak of an incomparably prolific year, and on the verge of becoming one of the biggest bands in the world.
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PBS to Air Woodstock ’69 Documentary: Watch Trailer
Unlike Michael Wadleigh’s classic 1970 documentary, the new one turns the cameras around, to concertgoers, security guards, performers and local residents
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Bad Company ‘Swan Song Years’ Boxed Set Arrives
The band’s 45th anniversary and multi-platinum musical legacy is being celebrated. The British quartet topped the U.S. album chart with their debut
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Woodstock 50 is Canceled: Michael Lang
“We are saddened that a series of unforeseen setbacks has made it impossible to put on the festival we imagined with the great line-up we had booked”
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Brian Wilson Adds Fall Dates After Postponing Tour
Less than two weeks after postponing his June tour and describing himself as “mentally insecure,” the legend announced new concerts
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John & Yoko ‘Above Us Only Sky’ Documentary to DVD
The feature-length film traces the untold story of the making of Lennon’s 1971 Imagine album, with never-before-seen footage
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Journey Adds 2019 Dates to Las Vegas Residency
The surprise announcement brings the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for more concerts
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Mott the Hoople 1974 Adds New U.S. Tour Dates
The 1974 lineup of Ian Hunter, Ariel Bender and Morgan Fisher will regroup again to perform songs from the albums ‘Live’ and ‘The Hoople.’
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