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Carole King, Todd Rundgren and The Go-Go’s Lead List of Rock Hall 2021 Nominees
The diverse list of 16 candidates features seven female artists and many acts that have been overlooked for decades
Read MoreChristine McVie Questions Fleetwood Mac’s Future Tour Plans
She weighed in on Stevie Nicks, John McVie and Mick Fleetwood. About herself, she offered, “I think I’m getting a bit too old for it”
Read MoreElliot Mazer, Producer of Legendary Recordings By Neil Young and Many Others, Dies
In a 5+ decade career, he collaborated on such landmark albums as Young’s Harvest and Time Fades Away, and The Band’s concert album The Last Waltz
Read MoreMary Wilson, Co-Founder of The Supremes, Dead at 76
Along with Diana Ross and Florence Ballard, she was an original member of the best-selling group on the Motown roster, scoring a dozen #1 singles.
Read MorePink Floyd’s Nick Mason Moves Tour to 2022
Since 2018, the Pink Floyd co-founder and drummer has been performing the group’s early material, with some like-minded friends
Read MoreRadio Hits in February 1977: The Sound of Thunder
Songs by some of the biggest names in rock including the Eagles + Steve Miller topped the chart. Fleetwood Mac released Rumours, making them superstars
Read MoreRadio Hits of 1971: 50 Years Ago
It was an amazing year for music as rock, pop and R&B shared the airwaves. Solo hits from 3 former Beatles, joined 2 songs called “Superstar” near the top. What was #1?
Read MoreDusty Springfield ‘Complete Atlantic Singles’ Arrives
The singles highlight how the move to a more R&B sound at Atlantic brilliantly capitalized on the smoky tones of her mezzo-soprano
Read MoreGolden Earring Co-Founder George Kooymans Retires After ALS Diagnosis; Band Calls it Quits
“We would have preferred a farewell tour, but unfortunately this is what it is,” said one member following the announcement.
Read MoreRichard Perry, A-List Record Producer, Publishes Memoir, ‘Cloud Nine’
In a career spanning more than 50 years, he has worked with a literal Who’s Who of artists ranging from Tiny Tim, Ringo Starr, Carly Simon and Rod Stewart
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