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Out Now: Gregg Allman’s Final Studio Album
His first all-new recording since 2011 is out now. The legendary singer-musician passed on May 27. Watch him featured in new videos for several tracks
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Stax Records 60th Anniversary Box Coming
The label that gave us Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, Booker T. & the MG’s, Sam & Dave and so many more celebrates its 6th decade in a big way
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Bob Seger Adds to Runaway Train Tour
The classic rock icon had announced the first two dozen dates on June 1. The tour began on August 24 and now runs well into November. More to come?
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Bruce Springsteen Releases 1996 Acoustic Show
With his marathon string of solo shows slated for Broadway, the Boss’ website has released an acoustic set from 1996 including several rarities
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Les Paul Live Tribute DVD Released: Slash, Schon +
Slash, Neal Schon, Joe Perry and Buddy Guy are among the axe-masters bowing to the man who made so much of what they do possible
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Brian Wilson Anthology; Hear: Prev. Unreleased Song
The collection covers more than 30 years of his solo work including “Love and Mercy” and two previously unreleased tracks including “Some Sweet Day”
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Springsteen’s 2018 Broadway Dates On Sale Thurs.
Just after the initial batch of 39 dates sold-out, and amidst criticism of Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan program, another 39 shows have been announced. Despite the precautions, scalpers asked for huge sums on the secondary market
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Michael McDonald to Release 1st Album Since 2008
The vocalist/keyboardist is heading out on the road this fall with Marc Cohn. Have a listen to music from Wide Open from the new LP
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Rick Stevens, Ex-Tower of Power Singer, Dies at 77
The early singer for the Bay Area funk-rock band spent 36 years in prison after leaving the group. He sang with them again in 2013.
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David Gilmour Hints at New Studio Album, Tour
In a behind-the-scenes clip to promote his Live in Pompeii concert film, album and DVD, the Pink Floyd guitarist reveals that he has new material “close to being complete”
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