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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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Aerosmith Cancel Tour: Steven Tyler Medical Issues
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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Frank Zappa 6-Concert Halloween ’77 Box Due
The maestro’s 1977 residency will be released for the first time in its entirety, in time for the 40th anniversary of these shows
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Yardbirds ’68 Live & Studio Set Due in Fall
A legendary live show from 1968, featuring Jimmy Page on guitar, is finally being released officially, with a handful of studio tracks added on
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Black Sabbath ‘The End of The End’ Movie Sept. 28
Sage advice: “Nothing is over until we say it is.” So, apparently, is the case with the heavy metal band whose final concert is coming to theaters
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Dweezil Zappa: I Can’t Use My Own Name Legally
The guitarist, who is involved in a legal dispute with his siblings now says they are trying to prevent him from using his own name
Read MoreThe Doors ‘Strange Days’ 50th Anniversary Edition
The band’s 50th Anniversary celebration continues with a set that combines their 2nd album’s stereo and original mono mixes
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Paul Simon, James Taylor Play Hurricane Benefit
A Texas concert aided victims of Hurricane Harvey will star Paul Simon, James Taylor, Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt and others
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