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Bob Marley ‘Exodus’ Anniversary Concert Planned
An all-star concert celebrating the 40th anniversary of Bob Marley’s landmark Exodus album is set to take place at Los Angeles’ Orpheum Theater on Nov. 1.
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Elton John ‘Diamonds’ Hits Collections Due This Fall
Described as the “ultimate greatest hits collection,” the release arrives Nov. 10 in a variety of formats and coincides with the 50th anniversary of his songwriting partnership with Bernie Taupin
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Steven Tyler Suffered Seizure: Report
News reports citing “a source close to the band” indicate that it occurred after Aerosmith’s performance on Sept. 24 in Brazil during their “Aero-Vederci” tour
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David Gilmour Live at Pompeii Out on CD, DVD
His two historic 2016 shows at the legendary amphitheatre in the shadows of Italy’s Mount Vesuvius took place 45 years after Pink Floyd performed there
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Yes Live ‘Topographic Drama’ Album Coming
The 2017 Rock Hall inductees dedicated a recent tour to music from two of their studio albums, as well as several fan favorites. A live album is being released in Nov.
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Hugh Hefner Tributes From Rock Stars, Pinups
Whether they were guests at the iconic Playboy Mansion or featured au naturel within the pages of the magazine, Hef’s friends mourned his loss
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U2 Tour NYC in ‘You’re the Best Thing About Me’
Filmed during a recent visit to New York City, the video shows the band visiting some of the city’s landmarks, having a slice of pizza and interacting with fans
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Frank Zappa Hologram Tour Update: Belew Out
“I’m thrilled that Frank Zappa will finally be going back out on tour,” said son Ahmet about the upcoming shows featuring the late guitarist as a hologram
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The band abruptly canceled the remaining dates of their tour of South America and Mexico due to “unexpected [and undisclosed] medical issues” to its lead singer
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Bryan Adams Pens Songs For Pretty Woman Musical
Many rock stars like Pete Townshend, Elton John and Carole King have had big Broadway hits. Others like Sting and U2’s Bono and The Edge did not. Adams takes on a beloved rom-com
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