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The Damned to Release Deluxe Edition of 1977 Debut
They were the first British punk band to release an album and now, 40 years later, it’s being reissued in a deluxe edition. Plus: we have tour dates!
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Art Garfunkel Announces Tour, Autobiography
A busy year ahead for the Rock Hall inductee, including an extensive tour and a long-awaited memoir. We have the dates and details on the book.
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Jimmy Webb Denied Grammy Nominations For Kanye Hit
No less than 17 individuals are given songwriting credit on Kanye West’s “Famous.” 12 are nominated but not Webb. Yet 35% of it is rooted in a Webb song
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Geoff Downes Mourns ‘My Dearest Friend’ John Wetton
The Asia co-founder and keyboardist reveals they were working on a new album and writes: “To say I will miss my him greatly is beyond understatement.”
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John Wetton Tributes Pour In From His Bandmates
Former bandmates and fellow musicians are mourning the passing of the lead singer-bassist for Asia and numerous other iconic bands. “A sad day indeed…”
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Klaus Voormann ‘Revolver’ Book ‘Enhanced’ Edition Due
A signed, limited-edition, “enhanced version” of a book dedicated to the front cover artwork of the Beatles ‘Revolver’ album will be available in March
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Stevie Nicks/Pretenders Tour Adds New Dates
The double bill that already promises to be one of the year’s best tours just got a little longer. We have the new dates. See if they’ve added your town.
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Deep Purple, Alice Cooper Announce 2017 Tour
The classic rock legends are touring North America along with special guests, The Edgar Winter Band. See if they’re coming near you…
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David Bowie Titles Get Vinyl Reissue
Following the recent release of a second box set, many of the individual titles are being reissued on vinyl, one of them for the first time
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Phil Collins Comeback Tour Taps Blondie; U.S. Waiting
It’s been nearly a decade since the longtime Genesis singer-drummer and hugely successful solo artist has toured. Tickets are being gobbled up quickly by eager fans
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