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Bob Dylan ‘Year and a Day’ 1964-65 Photo Book Coming

The book presents a curated selection of nearly 200 images from 1964-65 by photographer Daniel Kramer, who was given extraordinary access on tour, in concert and backstage

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Aretha Franklin Died Without a Will; Musical Tribute Set

The Queen of Soul will be celebrated with an event that’s part of a four-day celebration in her hometown. She apparently died without a will

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Crack the Sky: New Album + Retrospective

“They have more of an edge than the originals,” says one band member of the tracks on ‘Crackology,’ while the other set features 12 new tracks.

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Lynyrd Skynyrd Documentary Airing on Showtime

The film “takes viewers on a trip through the history, myth and legend of one of the most iconic American rock bands,” says Showtime.

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Tom Petty ‘You and Me’ Official Fan Video Released: See

The “very special music video in honor of Tom Petty and his profound 40-year relationship with his fans,” is in conjunction with his upcoming box set

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Carly Simon & Mick Jagger—2nd Duet Discovered

“We had this little back and forth at the piano for about an hour,” Simon has said. She remembers it as a slow ballad, possibly titled “Fragile.”

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Kinks’ Dave Davies Readies Archival Album, ‘Decade’

The tapes were unearthed by the guitarist’s sons. They represent a period when he was not contributing much songwriting to the Kinks.

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Little Steven Releases 3-CD Live Set w/Bruce, Sambora +

The new third disc includes guest appearances by Bruce Springsteen, Richie Sambora and others, plus covers of songs by Tom Petty, AC/DC and more.

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NRBQ: ‘All Hopped Up’ Reissue + New Single

The much-loved band’s fifth album was the first to feature guitarist Al Anderson and drummer Tom Ardolino of the classic lineup.

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Yes’ Anderson-Rabin-Wakeman: Golden Plans Update

Yes has its 50th anniversary in 2018 and three prominent members are celebrating the achievement. But fans are still waiting for new music

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