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Toots and the Maytals to Perform After 3-Year Hiatus
After sustaining a serious injury at a 2013 concert, Frederick “Toots” Hibbert and his reggae/ska band will return to the stage
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Mike Nesmith Joins Monkees NYC Concert via Skype
Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork were joined at The Town Hall by their bandmate who performed an old favorite, via the popular streaming service
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Desert Trip Amends Seating Policy After Complaints
After receiving ticket buyer complaints and being called out by numerous press outlets -including BCB – the organizers have adjusted their seating rules
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Ronnie James Dio ‘Decade of Dio’ Box Set Due
A Decade of Dio brings together the group’s first six studio albums. The late heavy metal legend’s recent annual motorcycle rally and concert was a big success
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AC/DC Announce Re-Scheduled US Tour Dates With Axl Rose
The dates were originally postponed on March 7 when the band revealed Brian Johnson’s hearing issues. Rose continues his double-duty chores between two legacy acts
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Bad Company Announce UK Dates with Richie Sambora
A busy 2016, with a newly reissued album of vintage performances and a co-headlining tour with Joe Walsh. Been wondering what Sambora has been up to?
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New Showtime Series ‘Roadies’ From Cameron Crowe
Created by the former rock journalist (well known for Almost Famous), the show takes viewers backstage into the world of touring band road crews
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The Who End Hits 50! Tour With a Flourish
The last song on the last date of The Who Hits 50! tour was ‘Won’t Get Fooled Again.’ Does this sound like a band that should retire?
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Melissa Etheridge, Pat Benatar To Co-Headline Tour
Another pair of classic rock icons hit the road together this summer as acts and tour promoters find creative ways to draw audiences
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The Who’s ‘Quadrophenia’ Movie Gets Sequel
What happened to young Mod Jimmy of ‘Quadrophenia’ and other characters in the 1979 film? An upcoming sequel reveals their fates.
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