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Bravo! Paul McCartney & Wings’ 1974 ‘One Hand Clapping’ Live Album is Finally Released
One of the most bootlegged live albums, recorded in August 1974, has finally received a proper release
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Mike Campbell in 2024: Album, Tour Featuring the Heartbreakers’ Steve Ferrone
His band, The Dirty Knobs, have a summer run to support Vagabonds, Virgins & Misfits
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Blondie Co-Founder Chris Stein Publishes Memoir
The guitarist, songwriter and photographer co-founded the new wave band in 1974. Under a Rock arrived in June 2024
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Judas Priest: Busy 2024 Continues With More ‘Invincible Shield’ Tour Dates
The heavy metal giants are supporting their first studio album in six years with dates in Europe and North America
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Asia, Focus Set For ‘Heat of the Moment’ 2024 Tour
The summer run also features Martin Turner (ex Wishbone Ash) and Curved Air. The concerts will be MC’d by artist Roger Dean
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Mark James, Songwriter of ‘Suspicious Minds’ and Other Hits, Dies
He also co-wrote “Always on My Mind,” a #1 hit for Willie Nelson that won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year
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Joni Mitchell ‘Traveling’ Book Explores Her Life and Career
The 2024 title is from NPR music critic Ann Powers
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The Number One Singles of 1978: Sweet Sixteen
The Bee Gees had an astounding impact on the chart this year, thanks in no small part to the success of Saturday Night Fever and brother Andy Gibb
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Radio Hits in June 1967: Dawn of the Summer of Love
With summer just around the corner, the biggest songs this week included all-time greats from the Airplane, Turtles, Aretha and Scott McKenzie
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‘Lost’ YES Album, ‘Talk,’ Gets 30th Anniversary Deluxe Box Set
The 1994 album, the progressive rock band’s 14th studio release, featured three founding members: Jon Anderson, Chris Squire and Tony Kaye, plus Trevor Rabin and Alan White
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