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So, Is It a Tour? Heart Books More Concerts, First Shows Since 2019
Nancy Wilson was a surprise guest at Ann Wilson’s October 2023 concert. The pair are performing as Heart in December 2023 with more in 2024
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April Wine Leader, Myles Goodwyn, Dies at 75
The singer, guitarist, writer, producer and leader of the multi-Platinum selling rock band shaped and directed the group from its earliest beginnings
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Jeopardy! Contestants Fail to ID Led Zeppelin
On the November 29, 2023, edition of the popular game show, the contestants failed to identify the legends even though there was a photo of the band
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Peter Gabriel Caps Busy Year With Release of ‘i/o,’ His First New Studio Album in 2 Decades
Gabriel shared a new song on the occasion of every full moon throughout 2023, and performed the songs during his tour
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‘I Can’t Go For That’: The Daryl Hall Lawsuit Against John Oates
Further details have been revealed as to why Hall has filed a lawsuit to prevent Oates from selling his share of their joint venture Whole Oats Enterprises
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Shane MacGowan, Pogues Singer, Dead at 65
MacGowan fronted the ’80s Celtic-rock band that scored with songs such as “Dirty Old Town” and “Fairytale of New York.”
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Paul McCartney Begins 2023 Brazil Dates With Surprise Club Show
The show was announced earlier that day and sold-out immediately. The 2023 edition of his “Got Back” tour also took him to Australia and Mexico
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Scott Kempner, Founding Member of NYC Bands The Dictators and Del-Lords, Dies
The Bronx-born guitarist, songwriter and band leader helped lead the transition from glam rock to punk
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‘This is Spinal Tap’ Sequel to Include Paul McCartney, Elton John Cameos
Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer will have plenty of company in Spinal Tap II, from director Rob Reiner
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