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Elton John Expected to Announce Final Tour
A teaser on the legendary performer’s website and social media pages states, “I’ve finally decided my future lies…” Informed sources say he’ll announce the end of his touring days.
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Grateful Dead 2-Disc Live Collection Due
The career-spanning set includes tracks from the band’s official live albums, plus a few from their many archival live releases.
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Neil Diamond Elicits Outpouring From Music World
Fellow performers including the Monkee’s Micky Dolenz, Dr. John and another famous Neil expressed their concern for the beloved singer-songwriter
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Billy Hancock, Rockabilly Singer, Dead at 71
A rockabilly and proto-Americana artist for more than 50 years, he worked with many early rock ‘n’ roll greats and released a string of celebrated recordings.
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Aerosmith, Steve Miller, Aretha: 2018 Jazz Fest
One of the world’s top festivals continues to top itself each year with a diverse lineup of top names. This year’s lineup and ticket info…
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Pretenders Set Tours With Phil Collins, Simple Minds
The rejuvenated band had big 2017 tours with Stevie Nicks and Blondie. Their 2018 calendar is filling up around the world
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Tom Petty ‘Not a Drug Addict’: Daughter
Tom Petty “lived a million lifetimes in one,” said his daughter. “He overcame much pain by transforming his anger into the greatest rock ’n’ roll band ever.”
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More of David Bowie’s Catalog Gets Reissued
Following the release of 2017’s A New Career In A New Town (1977 – 1982) box set, remastered, break out editions of 5 selected albums are coming
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Chicago Quickly Replaces 2 Members Who Left
That didn’t take long. Almost immediately after their drummer and bassist/lead vocalist resigned, the band welcomed their replacements
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Rod Argent, Kinks Pay Tribute to Jim Rodford
Argent wrote a touching post about his cousin, “a magnificent bass player” and “the first person ever to be asked to join the Zombies”
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