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Anita Pointer, of the Pointer Sisters, Dies at 74
The sisters first found fame in 1973 with “Yes We Can Can” and earned success with a string of hits including “Fire” and “I’m So Excited”
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Barbara Walters Tributes Include a Unique One From Paul McCartney
The trailblazing TV broadcast journalist was an inspiration to many future legends, many of whom have shared their admiration for her
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Ian & Sylvia’s Ian Tyson, Canadian Folk & Country Great, Dies at 89
Originally a popular folk singer, whose classics included “Four Strong Winds” and “Someday Soon,” he later became a cowboy singer.
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U2, Gladys Knight Receive Kennedy Center Honors
It’s the 45th annual event. “You could never have told me as a young girl starting my career that I would be honored on a stage such as this”
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Thom Bell, Legendary Producer of the ‘Sound of Philadelphia,’ Dies
The producer, arranger and songwriter, was one of the cornerstones of the Sound of Philadelphia, with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff
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Terry Hall, Singer of British Bands The Specials and Fun Boy Three, Dies at 63
The frontman for the band that launched the 2-Tone ska revival, and later put in time with other popular British groups, has passed.
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Shirley Watts, Wife of the Rolling Stones’ Charlie Watts, Dies
The couple were married for 57 years before the beloved drummer died in 2021. Her family wrote, she’s “reunited now forever with Charlie”
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Charlie Gracie, Early Rocker Who Hit #1 With ‘Butterfly,’ Dies at 86
Loved by the likes of Paul McCartney and Graham Nash, the Philly rockabilly singer helped put Cameo-Parkway Records on the map.
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Cheap Trick Rocks With New ‘Live at The Whisky 1977’
45 years ago, the band was in Los Angeles to record their second album. To get in shape for the record, they booked 5 gigs at the legendary venue
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David Crosby Changes Mind on Touring: ‘I Think I’m Going Back Out to Play Live’
In May 2022, he said, “Being on a bus tour is a daunting task. I don’t have the stamina; I don’t have the strength.” Seven months later, he’s had a change of heart
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