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Steven Tyler Recording Debut Solo Country Album
[caption id="attachment_2128" align="alignleft" width="239"] Will there be a cowboy hat atop this head soon?[/caption] That’s right. The Aerosmith frontman and (up to now) lifelong rocker has been living, writing songs and recording in Nashville. His first country single, “Love Is
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3 Way Street? Crosby, Stills & Nash Each Touring Solo This Summer
Now that Crosby, Stills & Nash have finished their spring US tour, they’ll each spend much of the summer performing solo dates – all billed as career-spanning concerts –before reuniting for an overseas tour this fall. Stephen Stills was the last of
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Controversial Amy Winehouse Doc Hits U.S. Theaters in July
As she did in life, soulful singer Amy Winehouse continues to stir up controversy after her passing. Her family says the movie Amy by director Asif Kapadia is “misleading and contains some basic untruths” and “specific allegations made against family
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Larry ‘The Mole’ Taylor, Canned Heat Bassist, Dead at 77
In addition to playing in the classic lineup of the blues-rock band, he worked with John Mayall, Tom Waits and many others.
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D.A. Pennebaker, Documentary Film Legend, Dead at 94
The filmmaker behind ‘Monterey Pop,’ ‘Don’t Look Back,’ ‘Ziggy Stardust’ and more was the first documentarian to win a Lifetime Achievement Oscar.
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Kinks Keyboardist Ian Gibbons Dead at 67
“When he auditioned for the band, he only played a few chords before I knew he was the right guy to have on keyboard,” said Ray Davies.
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Russell Smith, Amazing Rhythm Aces Singer, Dies
The singer and guitarist had recently turned 70. He penned the band’s 1975 crossover hit, “Third Rate Romance,” as well as #1 singles for Randy Travis and others
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Jerry Lawson, of the Persuasions A Cappella Group, Dies
Under his guidance, the Persuasions released albums covering everything from Sam Cooke to Motown to Frank Zappa to the Grateful Dead.
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João Gilberto, Bossa Nova Pioneer, Dies
He famously collaborated with American jazz saxophonist Stan Getz on their 1964 recording, “The Girl from Ipanema,” which became a huge worldwide pop hit
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Remembering Gary Duncan, Quicksilver Messenger Service Guitarist
Duncan and John Cipollina often engaged in fiery, extended guitar jams that showcased their complementary styles, but they also constructed tight pop-rock.
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