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‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ Gets Collectors Edition on Crystal Clear Vinyl
The new edition of the album on 2 LPs will feature the prism spectrum seen through the playable side of the vinyl
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Brian Wilson’s Wife, Melinda, ‘My Savior,’ Dies
“Melinda was more than my wife. She was my savior,” wrote Brian in a social media post.
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10cc Gets 14-CD Box Set, ’20 Years’
The set celebrates the U.K. band’s acclaimed period from 1972 to 1992, which included three #1 singles and five top 10 albums
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Eagles Continue to Add Dates to Final Tour
“Our long run has lasted far longer than any of us ever dreamed. But, everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle.”
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Mary Weiss, Lead Singer of Girl Group Greats the Shangri-Las, Dies at 75
Along with the late Ronnie Spector, Weiss was the voice and face of the ’60s girl groups.
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Dire Straits Gets Live 1978-1992 Box Set
The collection, on 8-CDs or 12-LPs, offers many previously unreleased concert performances
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Jazz Fest 2024 Sets Star-Studded Lineup
The organizers of the popular festival have booked another broad-ranging list of artists
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Elton John Joins Short List of EGOT Winners
The list of EGOT career winners is just 19 individuals who have earned a competitive Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony award
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Radio Hits of 1968: It’s a Gas, Gas, Gas
What a year! With all-time classics among the year’s best with songs by the Rascals, Steppenwolf, Grass Roots, the Doors, the Beatles, the Stones, and more
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Larry Collins, Rockabilly Guitarist (Collins Kids), Dies at 79
Collins, with his sister Lorrie, appeared alongside country stars such as Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline.
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