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Van Halen ‘5150’ Gets Expanded Edition
The band began a new chapter in 1986 with their first album featuring the lineup of Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony, and Sammy Hagar.
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Lou Gramm Issues New Studio Album, ‘Released’
The iconic voice of Foreigner will also be touring to support the LP.
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Paul McCartney Sets Personal Album, ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’
The album finds him writing about his childhood in post-war Liverpool, the resilience of his parents, and early adventures shared with George Harrison and John Lennon long before the world had ever heard of Beatlemania.
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Dash Crofts, of Seals & Crofts Soft-Rock Duo, Dies at 85
Their hits included the ’70s radio staples “Summer Breeze” and “Diamond Girl.”
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John Fogerty Sets ‘Centerfield’ Hall of Fame Edition
The announcement coincided with Major League Baseball’s 2026 Opening Day.
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Happy Birthday, Diana Ross!
Lauded as one of the greatest entertainers of all time, she has a phenomenal number of big singles and has received almost every honor imaginable.
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Herb Alpert, 90, Adds 2026 Tour Dates With Reformed Tijuana Brass Band
He continues to commemorate the 60th anniversary of his historic album Whipped Cream & Other Delights performing hits like “The Lonely Bull,” “Spanish Flea,” “Taste of Honey” and his vocal smash, “This Guy’s In Love With You.”
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Chip Taylor, Songwriter of ‘Wild Thing’ and ‘Angel of the Morning,’ Dies
His garage-rock classic was a #1 single for The Troggs in 1966.
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David Porter, Stax Records Songwriting Giant, Publishing His Memoir, ‘The Soul Man’
Written with Isaac Hayes, his compositions became hits for Sam and Dave, Carla Thomas, Johnnie Taylor and others.
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Bob Dylan, Turning 85, Adds Dates to 2026 Tour
The “Rough and Rowdy Ways” tour was originally billed from 2021-2024 but continues to be extended. He’ll turn 85 on May 24.
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