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Neville Brothers’ Charles Neville Dies at 79
The second oldest member of the legendary New Orleans R&B/funk sibling group passed away from cancer. They traditionally closed out the city’s annual Jazz Fest.
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Van Morrison New Studio Album: Listen
On You’re Driving Me Crazy, his 39th studio LP, the Irish legend teams with American organist/trumpeter Joey DeFrancesco on originals and jazz/blues covers
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Poco’s Rusty Young: New Video From Solo Debut
After five decades, the front man of the West Coast country-rock band released his debut solo album last fall. He and the band are on tour
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B-52s and Culture Club Set Extensive Tour
The two bands, mainstays of the late ’70s/’80s post-punk/new wave scene, will hit more than 40 cities across the United States beginning in May.
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The Rolling Stones Tease New Collection
As the clip begins, the sound of a needle hitting a vinyl record is heard, followed by the first 13 seconds of the band’s 1981 hit single, “Start Me Up”
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Grateful Dead ‘Anthem of the Sun’ Reissue Due
The San Francisco band’s 2nd LP was ambitious and psychedelic. It’s back in two different mixes with a rare live 1967 show added on.
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‘Schoolhouse Rock’ Songwriter Bob Dorough Dies
He played with jazz greats and recorded under his own name, but he is best known for writing and performing the music for the educational kids show.
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Paul Simon Surprise Appearance in Rochester
The audience erupted when the unannounced guest walked onto the stage to help honor two musicians with whom he’s worked often over the past four decades.
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Tom Jones Adds 2018 Tour Dates
Not only did the Welsh wonder make good on rescheduling his postponed dates, he’s now added a slew of new ones to his calendar
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Led Zeppelin’s 1st Record Store Day Title
The annual independent record retail event will celebrate its 11th anniversary this year. The band is participating with a limited edition release
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