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David Bowie ‘Ziggy Stardust’ Film, Soundtrack Get 50th Anniversary Editions
In 1973, he retired his famous alter-ego in front of stunned fans in London. The film and soundtrack have been fully restored
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Neil Young Releases 1977 ‘Lost’ Album, ‘Chrome Dreams’
The legendary “lost” album of 12 classic Young songs, recorded in the studio from 1974-1976, as he originally envisioned it
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Robbie Robertson on Levon Helm: ‘He Could Sing Better Than Anybody’
On AXS TV’s The Big Interview With Dan Rather in 2020, he spoke about his longtime Band-mate. “For all the years we were together, we never had a cross word. Ever.”
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Sixto Rodriguez, Who Found Fame Decades Later in ‘Searching For Sugar Man,’ Dies
The singer-songwriter from Detroit, Mich., finally found fame in the U.S. four decades after his early recordings were released
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David LaFlamme, Leader of San Francisco’s It’s a Beautiful Day, Dies
Formed in 1967, the band, led by violinist/singer LaFlamme, was a regular attraction at the Fillmore and other San Francisco venues.
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Spinners: Complete Atlantic Singles Arrives
The collection includes the classics “I’ll Be Around,” “One of a Kind (Love Affair)” and “Then Came You,” the #1 duet with Dionne Warwick
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‘Back to the Future’ Musical Opens on Broadway
The original movie, starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd, was 1985’s highest-grossing film. The production is from from the original creators
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Buffy Sainte-Marie, Oscar Winner For ‘Up Where We Belong,’ Retires From Live Performances
The Canadian-born singer-songwriter cited health concerns. In 1983, she became the first indigenous North American to win an Academy Award
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Paul Reubens, aka Pee-wee Herman, is Mourned—Dead at 70
“Pee Wee got his wish to fly,” wrote Steve Martin in a tribute to the comic actor, who kept his cancer diagnosis secret for six years.
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Lady Gaga Pays Tribute to Tony Bennett: ‘I Will Miss My Friend Forever’
“I will miss singing with him, recording with him, talking with him, being on stage together.”
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