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David Bowie ‘Labyrinth’ Soundtrack Reissue Coming
The fantasy classic film from director Jim Henson continues its 30th anniversary celebration. Bowie: “I was pretty well hooked from the beginning”
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Tom Jones Announces Summer 2017 Tour
The legendary Welsh singer has over two dozen dates in the U.K. and Europe this summer and is expected to announce North American dates for September
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Status Quo to Release Deluxe Editions
The British boogie kings have announced the May reissue of three classic albums in expanded deluxe editions. Lots of rare live and studio tracks!
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Elton John Cancels Concerts: ‘Deadly Infection’
A debilitating ailment has sidelined the superstar until June. A spokesperson said that the singer became ill while touring in South America.
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Paul Rodgers to Play Music of Free on U.K. Tour
The great voice behind “All Right Now” and so many other ’70s classics will hit the road in the U.K. next month on the “Free Spirit” tour.
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Pete Townshend Performs at Charity Benefit
Tho Who’s guitarist/singer was the big-name draw at a fundraising concert that took place in London. He performed two Quadrophenia tunes and a true rarity.
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Clarence Clemons Documentary in the Works
A film on the life and work of the E Street Band’s firebrand saxophonist, who passed away unexpectedly in 2011, is nearing completion.
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Prince’s Band The Revolution to Tour U.S.
With their former frontman gone nearly a year, his ex-band members have regrouped and will hit venues all over the U.S. this spring and summer.
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Prince Estate Blocks EP, Deliverance
An occasional collaborator has scheduled the release of “new, undiscovered” recordings but the artist’s estate and Paisley Park Enterprises have filed suit to block their release
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Willie Nile to Release Dylan Covers Album
One singer-songwriter paying tribute to another: ‘Positively Bob: Willie Nile Sings Bob Dylan’ will be released June 23 on River House Records.
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