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Jenny Boyd Has New ‘Icons of Rock—In Their Own Words’ Book
As a 1960’s fashion model and former wife of Fleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood, she had access to interview some of the world’s most recognizable musicians
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Legendary Producer Bill Szymczyk Turns 82
He produced all the most important Eagles albums from 1974 on, winning the Grammy for Record of the Year for “Hotel California.”
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Totally Tubular Festival Tour to Feature ’80s Bands
The 2024 expanded summer tour will include Thomas Dolby, Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey, Modern English, Men Without Hats, Bow Wow Wow, the Plimsouls, and Tommy Tutone
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Last Original Member of The Spinners, Henry Fambrough, Dies
He was in attendance when the group was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in November 2023, a full 37 years after they were first eligible
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Mojo Nixon, Roots-Rocker Known For Novelty Songs, Dies on Outlaw Country Cruise
The Sirius XM host and performer of the novelty songs as “Elvis is Everywhere” and “Don Henley Must Die,” died one day after his performance
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Bonnie Raitt Adds to 2024 ‘Just Like That’ Tour
The 13-time Grammy winner is supporting her latest studio album with another extensive tour
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Tributes For Country Music Star, Toby Keith, Dead at 62
The acclaimed singer-songwriter and musician had revealed in 2022 that he was battling stomach cancer
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Fifty Years of the Concept Album in Popular Music: New Book
The book is divided into the five eras that span the five decades referenced in its title, from The Founding Era (1967-1969) to The New Millennium (2000-2016)
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Joni Mitchell Wins Grammy For ‘At Newport’ Concert Album
The legend stunned the Festival audience in July 2022 when she gave her first concert in 20 years
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Jon Bon Jovi Honored as 2024 MusiCares Person of the Year
The event featured performances by such stars as Bruce Springsteen, Sammy Hagar, Melissa Etheridge, Wolfgang Van Halen, Shania Twain, and the guest of honor, among others
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