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Eric Clapton Adds to 2018 Concert Schedule
He’s previously announced he’ll no longer tour but instead do limited concerts. Slowhand will play London’s Hyde Park with several other legends, and a few other dates
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Frank Zappa 7-CD Complete ’73 Roxy Box Set Due
The set collects all four public shows from 1973, and the December 8 film shoot/soundcheck, each presented in their entirety, along with bonus content
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Stax Records’ Singles Rarities Box Set Due
Vol. 4 is a 6-CD collection from the legendary Memphis label’s catalog that includes long-forgotten B-sides to complete the comprehensive work in Vols. 1-3
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Phil Collins’ First 2018 Tour Dates On-Sale
The veteran musician has recovered sufficiently from back surgery and hip issues to return to the stage with recent shows in the U.K. and Europe
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Bruce Brown, ‘Endless Summer’ Filmmaker, Dies
Roger Ebert called it “a completely uncomplicated film, fresh and natural, designed only to please.” The film changed the way many saw the sport of surfing.
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David Byrne Plans Ambitious Live Shows
“We’ll be doing some new songs… and many others that will, I assume, be familiar. I’m excited,” he said. The artist promises it’ll be like no other show.
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Journey’s Neal Schon: Fire Relief Gig, Free EP
The Journey guitarist will perform a benefit concert for North Bay Fire Relief in Feb. and has released his first-ever holiday music.
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Greg Lake Live Album From Final Tour is Released
A performance from the singer and musician’s 2012 tour includes songs from Emerson, Lake and Palmer, King Crimson, solo material and covers
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Gregg Allman Tribute Concert in NYC Sells-Out
The late legend will be saluted by a roll call of artists who knew, worked with or just loved his music. The roster includes his son Devon
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Jethro Tull ‘Heavy Horses’ 40th Anniversary Set Due
The box set of the second in a trilogy of folk-rock albums includes a stereo remix by Steven Wilson of the original album, plus additional studio recordings and live material featuring band favorites
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