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Chicago II Album Remix Due from Rhino
The album that gave us “Make Me Smile,” “Colour My World” and other classic hits is getting a major sonic upgrade from the folks at Rhino.
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“Maggie May” and “Smoke on the Water” are just two of 25 new titles, each at least 25 years old. Also being inducted: “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” “Losing My Religion,” “Jailhouse Rock” and more
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Rick Astley Announces First U.S. Tour in Decades
The English singer whose late-’80s dance-pop hit “Never Gonna Give You Up” was a worldwide smash, has a new album and “still mighty baritone”
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Tony Martell, Longtime Label Exec, Dead at 90
A senior executive at the former CBS Records (now Sony Music), he oversaw a label group that included many classic rock legends. His legacy is building a Foundation for leukemia, cancer and AIDS research
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L.A. Punk Legends X to Celebrate 40th with Tour
One of the all-time great American punk bands has announced a series of tour dates to celebrate the start of their 40th anniversary.
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Springsteen, De Niro, Hanks Get Presidential Medal
In one of his final official acts, President Obama will honor two legendary singers, plus several actors, at the White House
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The Beatles 1966 Tokyo Photo Book Available
Rarely seen photos from throughout their stay – in what became their final tour – comprise Hello Goodbye: The Beatles in Tokyo, 1966, in a very limited edition from Genesis Publications
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Blues Great Taj Mahal to Release 47th Album
The veteran bluesman and Americana pioneer will release his first new album in four years, consisting of previously unreleased music from 1998.
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Leon Russell Memorials Held in Oklahoma and Tenn.
Friends and family of the singer,-pianist-songwriter, who died Nov. 13, gathered in two locations to pay tribute. Bruce Hornsby was among those attending.
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John Wetton Official Bootleg Vol 1 is Released
The lead singer and bassist for many classic rock acts has released an archived collection of many of his group and solo projects
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