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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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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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New Velvet Underground Book Due, ‘Loaded: The Life (and Afterlife)’
Loaded: The Life (and Afterlife) of the Velvet Underground, from celebrated author Dylan Jones, includes interviews and material from all the major players
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Stevie Nicks Releases ‘Complete Studio Albums & Rarities’ Boxed Set
The 10-CD set includes 23 hard-to-find tracks on two of its discs.
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Pretenders Share 3rd Track From New Album, in Busy 2023
Relentless features Chrissie Hynde’s tough-as-nails vocals. The band is doing a rare club tour and also opening stadium shows for Guns N’ Roses
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Music World Wishes Mick Jagger a Happy 80th Birthday
Keith Richards led the well wishers. “Long may we keep saying this to each other. Give me a call… let me know what it’s like,” he said with a laugh
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Allman Brothers Band Book Takes Deep Dive Into ‘Brothers and Sisters’ Era
‘Brothers and Sisters: The Allman Brothers Band and the Inside Story of the Album That Defined the 70s’ is from bestselling author Alan Paul
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