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Rick Derringer, of ‘Hang on Sloopy’ and ‘Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo’ Fame, Dies
He was just a teenager when he scored a 1965 #1 single that became a garage rock classic. He later recorded with a broad range of artists including Steely Dan, Cyndi Lauper and “Weird Al” Yankovic.
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The ‘Lucky 13’ Number One Albums of 1968
Each of the LPs that claimed the top spot had a story to tell. The year began and ended with The Beatles on top with a whole lot of Simon & Garfunkel in between.
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Dire Straits’ ‘Brothers in Arms’ Gets 40th Anniversary Editions
The expanded collection includes a previously unreleased full-length concert from the band’s San Antonio, Texas, tour stop in 1985.
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I Shall Be Released: Covers Of Bob Dylan 1963-1970 Album Due
The 63 recordings on 3 CDs include unique performances by a wide-ranging group of artists including Nilsson, Cher, Johnny Winter, Melanie, the Byrds, the Association and more.
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Radio Hits of May 1966
This week’s playlist on NYC’s Top 40 powerhouse 77WABC featured a typically great combination of pop, rock and soul at the top of the chart.
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Billy Joel Original Documentary, ‘And So It Goes,’ Coming To HBO, Max
The two-parter, all the more poignant given the star’s health issues, will premiere in summer 2025.
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Billy Joel Cancels All Concerts Following Health Issues
The Piano Man’s May 2025 announcement followed the initial postponement two months earlier of many dates.
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‘Chicago II’ Reissues Include Vinyl, New Dolby ATMOS Mix on Blu-ray
The new editions of the acclaimed 1970 album are based on the 2016 Steven Wilson remix.
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Radio Hits of May 1969
With the Apollo 11 moon landing and Woodstock just around the corner, many future pop classics were climbing the Top 40 chart.
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Longtime Foreigner Lead Vocalist, Kelly Hansen, is Leaving Band After Two Decades
“It has been one of the greatest honors of my life,” he said. “But it’s time to pass the mic.”
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