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Robert Gordon, Singer Who Spawned a Rockabilly Revival, Dies at 75
He first heard Elvis Presley in the 1950s and became hooked on the early rock ‘n’ roll sound–later he would help bring it back.
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The Who Concert Memories Book From ‘Classic Years’ Arrives
The book features previously unpublished photographs and untold stories. Pete Townshend calls it “intriguing and extremely insightful. The photos are very special”
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Journey & Toto Set 2023 North American Tour Dates
The 2023 trek continues where the two bands’ joint 2022 tour left off, and includes rescheduled dates canceled due to Covid.
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David Bowie ‘Hunky Dory’ Era Recordings Due
Divine Symmetry features home demos, BBC radio sessions, and live and studio recordings, 48 of which are previously unreleased
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Ringo Starr Cancels Rest of 2022 Tour: Covid
Halfway through the first leg – which itself had been postponed for 2 years – Edgar Winter and Steve Lukather had tested positive
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Queen Releases ‘Face It Alone,’ 1st New Song With Freddie Mercury in 8 Years
The track is included on The Miracle Sessions, an expanded edition of their 1989 album that’s loaded with extras
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New Bob Dylan Book Arrives From Author Greil Marcus
In ‘Folk Music: A Bob Dylan Biography in Seven Songs,’ the noted author tells his subject’s story through some of his most transformative songs
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Charlie Watts Authorized Biography Arrives
Charlie’s Good Tonight: The Life, the Times, and the Rolling Stones: The Authorized Biography of Charlie Watts, arrives just over one year after his passing
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Art Laboe, L.A. DJ Who Coined the Term ‘Oldies But Goodies,’ Dead at 97: A Tribute
No one in the history of L.A. radio did more to promote the music throughout Southern California—and indeed, the world—than Art Laboe.
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New Johnny Cash Documentary Due In December
“I think of all the documentaries made about my dad, he’d be most excited about this one,” said Cash’s son, John Carter Cash.
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