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Jeff Lynne’s ELO Adds U.K. Dates; U.S. Beckons
Despite recent sold-out dates in LA and NYC, there’s no further word of US concerts. What gives, maestro? The Rock Hall inductees are being announced soon. Hmmm…
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Alan Thicke, Growing Pains Actor, Dies at 69
The actor most famous for his role in the ’80s sitcom ‘Growing Pains’ has died. Thicke suffered a heart attack while playing hockey with his son.
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Tom Petty, Stevie Nicks Team for Hyde Park Concert
It’s not too early to make your summer travel plans. Two of rock’s finest will be playing London’s popular outdoor summer concert series
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Bob Krasnow, Former Elektra Records Chief, Dies
The exec who ran the Elektra-Asylum labels has passed. During his career he worked with everyone from Captain Beefheart to Metallica to Mötley Crüe
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Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne to Renew Wedding Vows
Love conquers all! Having split earlier this year, the Black Sabbath singer and his wife are going to give it another try.
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Bob Dylan to Perform in Stockholm for Nobel Honor
It’s a requirement that Nobel Prize recipients must lecture in Stockholm. Though Dylan had “other commitments,” he will make amends with not one but two concerts there
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Kate Moss Stars in Elvis Presley Music Video
One of the most-photographed women of a generation has taken on an unusual role: channeling the king of rock ‘n’ roll. Take a look…
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Greg Lake Tributes From Fellow Rock Legends
We’ll miss his wonderful voice but the music lives on. Some fellow rockers share their thoughts about the singer and bassist
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Arthur Brown, of ‘Fire’ Fame, to Tour U.S.
The English artist who calls himself, and his band, the Crazy World of Arthur Brown, is touring the U.S. for the first time in 45 years. We have the dates!
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Queen’s Brian May Provides Brief Health Update
The ex-Queen guitarist has canceled a string of concerts set for the U.K., citing an unspecified illness. May said he was “battling a big black cloud.”
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