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Santana Plans New Vegas Shows
The guitarist has added yet another run at the House of Blues, well into 2018, billed as an Intimate Evening with Santana, Greatest Hits Live
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Ronnie Wood Cancer Scare: Could’ve Been Curtains
When the Rolling Stones guitarist had a lesion removed from his lung in the spring, few people knew that he’d faced a much greater challenge.
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Listen: George Thorogood 1st Solo Album; Tour Info
His first-ever solo album includes both traditional and modern blues, and is largely acoustic-based. “This is a project that’s long overdue,” he said.
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Neil Young Online Archives to Contain All His Music
The prolific rocker promises that everything he’s ever recorded will be available on the site for streaming, in audiophile quality, of course.
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UFO to Release First Covers Album, Tour w/ Saxon
The British hard rockers will offer their versions of songs by everyone from the Yardbirds to John Mellencamp. Also: new U.S. tour dates with Saxon.
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Foreigner Reunite With Orig. Drummer Dennis Elliott
A few weeks after three other original members–including lead singer Lou Gramm–took the stage with Mick Jones & Co., another original member did the same
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Yes’ Downes + Rundgren + ELP’s Palmer: Q&A
As the tour gets underway, we present a Q&A interview with Geoff Downes of Yes, Carl Palmer of ELP Legacy and Todd Rundgren.
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The Jam ‘1977’ 40th Anniversary Box Set Due
The 5-disc set includes the British Mod-punk trio’s first two albums remastered, plus unreleased demos and live recordings.
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Grateful Dead to Release 6-CD Live 1989 D.C. Set
The band was on a hot streak in 1989 and these two Washington, D.C. shows are considered among their best. They’re becoming available for the first time.
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David Crosby to Release 3rd Solo Album in 4 Years
The new album features a full band sound that takes Crosby in a new musical direction. Listen to a preview of the song “Sell Me a Diamond.”
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