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Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks Both Note 50th Anniversary of Their Duo Album
Could a Fleetwood Mac reunion with Lindsey Buckingham happen? Was a post on his and Stevie Nicks’ social media platforms the sign of a thaw?
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After 50+ Years, Electric Hot Tuna Calling It Quits; Will Continue to Perform Acoustically
Launched in the late ’60s as a spinoff of Jefferson Airplane, the duo still features guitarist Jorma Kaukonen and bassist Jack Casady.
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Gary Wright, Spooky Tooth Leader and ‘Dream Weaver’ Hitmaker, Dead at 80
The American musician first experienced success as an expat with a British band before returning home and enjoying two huge hits.
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The 10 #1 Albums of 1976: Alive and Well
Of the hundreds of albums that charted in a great year for rock, only 10 topped the sales chart. We look at big titles from the Eagles, Wings and Frampton
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Former Smash Mouth Lead Singer Steve Harwell Dies
The rock band’s biggest hit was the 1999 single, “All Star.” The news of his death arrived one day after it was revealed he was in hospice care
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‘The Singers’ Book Features Discussions With Top Vocalists About Their Voices
The Singers Talk – The Greatest Singers of Our Time Discuss the One Thing They’re Never Asked About: Their Voices features an all-star lineup of conversations
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Aerosmith Opens Farewell Tour, ‘Peace Out’
We recap the opening night 18-song set featuring such favorites as “Sweet Emotion” and “Walk This Way” performed in an immersive 360° production
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Radio Hits in September 1972
This week on Los Angeles’ Top 40 KHJ included some all-time classic rock greats including hits by the O’Jays, the Raspberries, Moody Blues and Three Dog Night
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Paul McCartney, Huey Lewis, Bob Seger Pay Tribute to Jimmy Buffett
Fellow music stars are paying tribute by sharing stories of a man they loved, while praising his singing and songwriting
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Jimmy Buffett, ‘Margaritaville’ Singer Who Led the Parrot Heads, Dead at 76
With his Coral Reefer Band, he established a laid-back style that ultimately led to a business empire
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