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Wings Anthology Arrives, Curated by Paul McCartney
The collection coincides with the release of the book, Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run, which also arrived in November 2025.
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The Power Station Debut Album Gets Reissues
The supergroup were formed by Andy Taylor and John Taylor of Duran Duran, Robert Palmer, and Tony Thompson of Chic.
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The Number One Singles of 1976
Top 40 programmers were featuring less songs from rock acts. There were lots (and lots) of disco hits as audiences were taking to the dance floor.
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Eric Carmen Tribute Concert Will Celebrate His Musical Legacy
The power pop singer, who died in 2024, enjoyed a solo career following his run as leader of Raspberries.
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Lavish, New Tom Petty Book Celebrates His Life & Music
As the author notes in her introduction, “Music had been the driving force in his life, since meeting Elvis Presley at the age of ten, and acquiring a box of rock ‘n’ roll 45s soon after.”
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Paul McCartney Tells Story of ‘Wings: A Band on the Run’ in New Book
The title is drawn from dozens of hours of interviews with the star and numerous key players in the band’s orbit.
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Delbert McClinton, Texas Roots Musician, Enjoying Retirement
Now 85, he says, “I have had a decent career, and I have accomplished more than I ever dreamed I would”
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Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, Grateful Dead Singer During the 1970s, Dies
The only female member of the storied San Francisco band, Godchaux-MacKay, who was 78, died in Nashville, Tenn., following a long battle with cancer.
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AC/DC Announce 2026 Edition of ‘Power Up’ Tour
The lengthy run includes many North American dates in markets that were omitted in 2025.
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Dick Van Dyke 100th Birthday Celebration Coming to Theaters
The actor, singer, dancer, and comedian turns 100 in December 2025.
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