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John Fogerty Solo Reissues, New LP Coming
The new agreement with BMG begins with the 20th anniversary reissue of Blue Moon Swamp. The announcement notes that he’s in the studio recording a new LP
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Bruce Springsteen on Broadway: Even More Shows?
Is The Boss going to play Broadway indefinitely? It’s starting to look that way. A report says that he will extend the hit solo show into June.
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Eagles ‘Evening Of’ in 2017: Recap
The new lineup of Henley, Walsh and Schmit–plus Deacon Frey and Vince Gill–played the first of their October 2017 dates
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Loudwire Music Awards Set for Oct. 24
Special recognition will be given to Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi, Judas Priest’s Rob Halford and Van Halen’s Sammy Hagar. We have ticket info.
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ZZ Top End Tonnage Tour Due to Dusty Hill Ailment
The group’s nearly non-stop tour schedule has come to an abrupt halt due to the ill health of their bass guitarist. They promise to return in 2018
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Janis Joplin’s Greatest Hits Gets Vinyl Reissue
The collection is being released on vinyl for the first time in 27 years. Its 2017 Record Store Day Black Friday edition will be on colored vinyl
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Elvis Costello Sets Vegas Residency
Costello has announced a new show entitled “NOW/NOT NOW,” which will play a six-night stand at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas beginning Feb. 28.
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Benmont Tench Decides to Play Fall Solo Concerts
The keyboard player and founding member of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers thanked his fans for the “beautiful messages of love and support”
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Joan Baez: I’m Retiring From Touring Next Year
The folk legend will wind down her touring in 2018 and then devote her time to painting. But she does have a new album coming.
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Tears for Fears Releasing Hits Collection
The collection includes all of their best-known tracks, including “Everybody Wants to Rule the World,” plus two brand new tunes.
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