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Legal Setback for The Turtles on Copyright Suit

The ’60s hitmakers and other oldies artists cannot collect royalty payments from SiriusXM, according to a new legal ruling.

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Clyde Stubblefield, James Brown Drummer, Dies at 73

He provided the backbeat on many of the Godfather of Soul’s hits and is one of the most sampled artists of all time. The “Funky Drummer” died today.

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Walter ‘Junie’ Morrison, Funk Great, Dead at 62

The keyboardist, songwriter, producer and all-around funky guy was a core member of both the Ohio Players and Parliament-Funkadelic.

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Alan Aldridge, Album Cover Designer for The Who and Elton John, Dies

The British pop art illustrator designed the cover for A Quick One at just 23. His other lasting works include the iconic Hard Rock Cafe logo. He was 73 when he died.

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Rolling Stones Exhibitionism Heading to Chicago

The career-spanning, multi-media gallery presentation with over 500 pieces of memorabilia, now in New York, will move to Chicago in April.

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John Fogerty Adds European Tour Dates

The man who invented the flannel shirt has added several European shows to follow his previously announced Las Vegas residency. We have the dates!

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Billy Joel Adds to 2017 Tour Schedule

The Piano Man will be returning to many favorite baseball stadiums and make first appearances in others. He also continues to extend his record breaking MSG residency

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John Lee Hooker Compilation Celebrates 100th

A new compilation marks the blues icon’s centennial birthday. The single-disc collection includes tracks from several labels.

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Remembering Tim Buckley, 1947 – 1975

Music from one of the most innovative + musically sophisticated singer-songwriters to emerge during the heady late ’60s was released last fall. Have a listen

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Boston Announces Hyper Space Tour Opening Dates

They created most of their recordings in a basement studio but they’re a killer live band. We have the first dates for their upcoming tour!

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