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Guess Who’s Burton Cummings Injured in Crash
“After this accident, I know I’m going to have to get some help getting over the shock…that’s the worst part right now,” wrote the singer.
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Bruce Springsteen Album Collection Vol. 2 Box Out
The limited edition, numbered set covers all of his releases from the years 1987 – 1996. A 60-page book is also included
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Joan Armatrading Releasing 21st Album
For the album, the singer-songwriter has written, sung, arranged and produced all the tracks as well as playing all the instruments except for drums, which she programmed.
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Prince ‘Symphonic Celebration Tour’ Announced
“The first and only official estate-approved symphonic Prince celebration” will launch in September and continue into next year.
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Tom Wolfe, Author of ‘The Right Stuff,’ Dies at 88
His famous book was about America’s postwar research on rocket powered aircraft. His best sellers also included The Bonfire of the Vanities and The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test
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U2 to Play NYC’s Legendary Apollo Theater
“New York City and the U2 band have a unique history,” said Bono, announcing the band’s rare theater gig at the storied NYC venue.
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Stevie Wonder Announces Concert Dates
“The Stevie Wonder Song Party: A Celebration of Life, Love & Music” is coming to Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Maryland and Massachusetts,
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More Pictures of Queen ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Biopic
The film is described as “a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury”
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Rolling Stones 2018 NoFilter Tour Begins May 17
After months of speculation, the band have revealed their first dates of the year, their first since last fall’s European tour
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Neil Young: Expanding Archives, Leaving Facebook
The “giant time machine cabinet” will offer tickets to all his shows and access to his new releases” first. There will be a modest subscription fee
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