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Radio Hits of March 1972: La, La, La-La-La-La
A prominent songwriter had a #1 hit with a cover. Listeners were confused by a tune they thought was Neil Young. And T. Rex’s only U.S. hit
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The Who Live at Shea Stadium 1982 Gets Audio Release
An audio souvenir of the concert, in support of their It’s Hard album, has been released
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The 9 Number One Albums of 1981: Take It On the Run
Each of the releases had a different story to tell. Many were from artists who had paid their dues for years. Others were from superstars returning to the top
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Tributes Pour In For Comic Actor, Richard Lewis, 76
A fellow comedic actor called him “a brilliantly funny man who will be missed by all. We needed him now more than ever.”
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The Number One Singles of 1970
Only two songs stayed at the top for four weeks or more. And thus, no less than 29 singles reached #1 that year. Several musical acts had more than one
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Paul McCartney, Frampton Call For Foreigner Rock Hall Induction
Unlike many of their peers, Foreigner continues to be overlooked by the Rock Hall; the band has finally been nominated
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Jim Gordon Biography, ‘Drums & Demons,’ Arrives From Author Joel Selvin
The Tragic Journey of Jim Gordon, from the best-selling author, is with the cooperation of the late drummer’s family and first-hand accounts, medical records and court documents
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Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan to Headline 2024 Outlaw Music Festival
The unprecedented lineup also includes Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, and John Mellencamp with Brittney Spencer
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Tedeschi Trucks Band Sets 2024 ‘Deuces Wild’ Tour
The 12-piece group are led by the husband/wife duo of guitarist Derek Trucks and singer/guitarist Susan Tedeschi
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George Harrison To Be Honored With Blue Plaque in U.K.
It will be one of the first to be located outside of London, under a new initiative
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