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Billy Joel Original Documentary, ‘And So It Goes,’ Coming To HBO in July
The two-parter, all the more poignant given the star’s health issues, spans nearly five hours.
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Moody Blues’ John Lodge Adds to ‘Singer in a Rock and Roll Band’ 2025 Tour
The bass guitarist, singer and songwriter will be joined by special guest Jon Davison of YES
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The Band’s Richard Manuel is Subject of ‘His Life and Music’ Book
The title, spanning the Hawks to Bob Dylan to The Band, focuses on his compositions and performances.
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Mick Ralphs, of Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, Dies
The guitarist and songwriter of such favorites as “Can’t Get Enough” and “Ready For Love” suffered a stroke shortly after Bad Company’s 2016 “Swan Song” U.K. tour.
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The Number One Albums of 1971: 14 Stories
The year was marked by great releases by the Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart, and others. But the sales chart was dominated by a singer-songwriter.
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Pink Floyd Gets Tribute Collection, ‘Shining On’
The 3-CD set features all-star performances of the band’s Meddle, The Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here albums.
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Deep Purple’s ‘Made in Japan’ Goes Super Deluxe
The 5-CD + Blu-ray collection features new stereo and Dolby ATMOS mixes of the original by acclaimed producer Steven Wilson, all three concerts newly remixed, and several rare single edits.
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Gregg Allman Concert Recording, ‘One Night in DC, 1984,’ Arrives
The full-length performance was recorded at The Bayou in Washington, DC, before a capacity crowd of 900 lucky fans.
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Chicago IX: Greatest Hits Gets Significantly Expanded
The 50th anniversary edition now includes songs from every studio album the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers released between 1969 and 1980.
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Bruce Springsteen Biopic Starring Jeremy Allen White: First Trailer Released
“Don’t need to be perfect,” White, as Springsteen, says about ‘Nebraska’ in the trailer. “I want it to feel like I’m in the room by myself.”
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