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Bee Gees Sgt. Pepper Film Coming to Blu-ray
The reviews were less than charitable upon its release, but now the film, which also featured Peter Frampton and others, is coming to Blu-ray
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Stone Temple Pilots ‘Core’ 25th Anniv. Edition Due
The 4-CD silver anniversary Deluxe Edition contains unreleased demos and live performances, including the band’s performance on MTV Unplugged
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Elvis Presley Complete 1953-55 Recordings Box Due
Described as the most comprehensive collection yet of the King’s earliest recordings, the set includes every known pre-RCA side plus a 120-page book
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Listen: Alice Cooper’s ‘Paranormal’ Album
It’s the performer’s first studio album in 6 years and is again produced by longtime collaborator Bob Ezrin. He reunites with members of his early band
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Frank Sinatra’s Widow, Barbara, Passes
She became his 4th and last wife in a private ceremony at the Annenberg Estate in 1976. She founded the Barbara Sinatra Center for Abused Children
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Flamin’ Groovies New Album Reunites ’70s Lineup
The San Francisco rockers have a a new album that reunites singers-guitarists-songwriters Cyril Jordan and Chris Wilson for the first time in 38 years
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Pete Townshend Adds To ‘Classic Quad’ Tour
The Who’s 1973 rock opera will have 4 US performances in September featuring Townshend, Billy Idol, Eddie Vedder, tenor Alfie Boe and orchestral accompaniment
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Linkin Park’s Tribute Letter to Chester Bennington
“The shockwaves of grief and denial are still sweeping through our family as we come to grips,” said the band following the singer’s suicide.
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Motörhead Classic Covers LP Includes ‘Heroes’
Under Cover features 11 “raucous” covers including songs by the Rolling Stones, David Bowie, the Ramones, Ozzy Osbourne and Twister Sister. See the full list
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Listen: Stephen Stills-Judy Collins Album
The album, named after a Leonard Cohen song, also includes tunes by Dylan, the Traveling Wilburys and even a Buffalo Springfield remake.
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