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Jim Croce’s Son AJ Covers Dad’s ‘I Got a Name’
“I came to love his music in the same way everyone else did,” says the younger Croce, “by listening to the albums. It was part of me, part of my life.”
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Roger Miller Gets All-Star Tribute Album: Listen
Before Miller’s death, the Country Music Hall of Famer had 31 Top 40 Billboard country hits (10 of which crossed over to the pop chart).
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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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