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The Band to Release ‘Big Pink’ 50th Anniv. Box Set
The set includes outtakes and alternate recordings of the much-loved studio debut (which gave us “The Weight”), with a 5.1 surround mix
Read MoreDavid Bowie Live 1978 ‘Blackout’ Set Released
The album features performances recorded at Earl’s Court in London on June 30 and July 1, 1978, during Bowie’s “Isolar II” Tour.
Read MoreRay Davies Issues New Americana Album: Listen
Our Country: Americana Act II is the continuing story of The Kinks co-founder’s journeys through America and how it shaped him
Read MoreParton, Ronstadt, Harris Trio Earn Hollywood Star
The three singing stars collaborated on two releases. They’re among the stars who will be honored by the Walk of Fame in 2019
Read MoreVinnie Paul ‘Celebration of Life’ Planned
Stars of the rock and metal worlds including Alice Cooper and Slash paid tribute to the former Pantera drummer who was in Hellyeah when he died
Read MoreCreedence ‘Fortunate Son’ Video Honors Band’s 50th
For the video, the director created a concept as relevant to today’s world as it is to the original 1969 setting of “Fortunate Son.”
Read MoreJD Souther Classic Album Reissues Out in Sept.
His songs have been covered by the Eagles, Linda Ronstadt and many others. Now three of his own albums are back in circulation.
Read MoreJoe Jackson’s Death: Reactions From Family, Others
The controversial patriarch of the singing Jackson family died in Las Vegas, where he lived. One family member wrote: “let us grieve without the nastiness”
Read MoreJoe Jackson, Family Patriarch, Dies at 89
The father and original manager of the singing family of stars the Jackson 5 and Janet Jackson was said to have had stage 4 pancreatic cancer
Read MoreThe Doors’ ‘Waiting For the Sun’ Gets Deluxe for 50th
The hit album includes “Hello, I Love You.” The Golden anniversary of its ’68 release offers 14 tracks of prev. unreleased material
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