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Olivia Newton-John Resumes Tour: I’m Feeling Great
The much-loved pop singer-actress, well known for her five #1 singles including “I Honestly Love You” and her starring role in Grease, is recovering from cancer
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Eagles Add to ‘Evening With’ Fall Concerts
The band, with Deacon Frey and Vince Gill once again joining mainstays Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit, will play more shows this fall
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Rockabilly Star Sonny Burgess Dies
He and his band, the Pacers, recorded many singles for Sun Records. He was well-respected by his peers and later generations. Watch him perform with Bruce Springsteen
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Whitesnake 30th Anniversary 5-Disc Edition Coming
The band had already achieved big success in the UK. Their 1987 became a worldwide smash, yielding a #1 pop hit. The Super Deluxe reissue has a ton of goodies
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Listen: Ringo Starr ‘Give More Love’ Album
On the occasion of his 77th birthday on 7-7-17, the beloved drummer revealed details of his upcoming studio album including a big guest list
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Woodstock Anniv. Reunion Concert Cancelled
2 More Days of 1969 was supposed to feature Woodstock festival alumni Arlo Guthrie, Billy Cox, Leslie West of Mountain, Melanie, Wavy Gravy & more
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Noel Gallagher Will Reopen Manchester Arena
The former Oasis co-leader and his band will play the arena that was the site of a horrific suicide bombing in May. Proceeds will benefit victims’ families.
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‘Vietnam War’ Series Spawns 2 Soundtracks
Ken Burns’ forthcoming 10-part series will premiere in September. The music includes one set of Vietnam-era classics and a new score from Trent Reznor.
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Kansas to Release New Live Album in Fall
The “Dust in the Wind” band’s first live album since 2009 was produced by Jeff Glixman and contains hits, deep cuts, new songs and more.
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Original Blues Brothers Band to Release New Album
Nearly 40 years after it began as an SNL skit, the Original Blues Brothers Band, featuring Steve Cropper and “Blue Lou” Marini, have a new album
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