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Stephen Stills, Judy Collins Add Dates, LP Due
The one-time lovers and Stills’ inspiration for a rock classic are recording an album together and will pair for a tour this summer and fall
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Steve Miller Opens His Catalog to Capitol Records
Capitol/UMe Records has announced that Steve Miller has opened the contents of his private vault/warehouse to the label. Expect plenty of new releases.
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Johnny Ramone Annual Tribute in L.A. July 30
The 13th annual tribute to the late guitarist will feature “some cool things Johnny loved, like cult films, horror movies, collectibles and rock ’n’ roll.”
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Jorma Kaukonen Brings ’60s Art to Dead & Co. Tour
Artworks from the ’60s, including some by Jerry Garcia, will be displayed on the Dead & Company tour thanks to Hot Tuna’s Jorma Kaukonen
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Jan & Dean Rare Album Due—Hear Exclusive Track!
In 1965 the “Surf City” duo recorded an album called ‘Filet of Soul’ that their record label refused to release. Now, it’s finally coming out!
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Ringo Annual Birthday Celebration + LP, Tour Update
The star turns 77 this year with his long-running “Peace & Love” celebration. He’s recording a new LP “with a little help from his friends” and touring this fall
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Grammy Museum to Celebrate LA Punk Band X
The Los Angeles museum has announced plans to expand the forthcoming exhibit celebrating the 40th anniversary of seminal LA punk rock band
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Sea Level Guitarist Jimmy Nalls Dies at 66
A founding member of the Chuck Leavell-led Allman Brothers Band offshoot, he also played with the Nighthawks, Livingston Taylor and others.
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Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr on Benefit DVD
A 2009 concert benefiting the David Lynch Foundation, and featuring Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Eddie Vedder and Donovan, is coming to DVD
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Guns N’ Roses Tour Dates, SiriusXM Concert
Axl Rose and company will perform at New York’s iconic Apollo Theater for an invitation-only SiriusXM gig. Plus, they’ve added a bunch of new tour dates
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