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Bruce Springsteen DUI Charge Dropped
The case is now closed: The musician has pleaded guilty to consuming alcohol in “a closed area” and will pay a fine of $500
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Royal Albert Hall 150 Shares Mick Jagger-Narrated Film
If you’ve forgotten just how much you’ve missed attending live performances, you’ll be reminded when you view a short film to promote the iconic venue’s anniversary
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Sad Cafe, With Paul Young, Gets Anthology Album
The Manchester band had several charting singles like “Every Day Hurts” and “My Oh My.” Their lead singer later enjoyed success with Mike + the Mechanics
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Brian Wilson, Barry Gibb: ‘Let’s Collaborate’
Two of the most accomplished members of two of popular music’s most successful brotherhoods shared their admiration for each other
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The Who Cancel 2021 Tour Dates
The shows had previously been pushed back from 2020. “Thanks for all your wonderful support and we hope to see you in the future when conditions allow”
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The Band’s 3rd Album, ‘Stage Fright,’ Gets Expanded Edition
All of the Anniversary Edition releases were overseen by Robbie Robertson and boast a new stereo mix by Bob Clearmountain.
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Dusty Springfield ‘Complete Atlantic Singles’ Arrives
The singles highlight how the move to a more R&B sound at Atlantic brilliantly capitalized on the smoky tones of her mezzo-soprano
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Richard Perry, A-List Record Producer, Publishes Memoir, ‘Cloud Nine’
In a career spanning more than 50 years, he has worked with a literal Who’s Who of artists ranging from Tiny Tim, Ringo Starr, Carly Simon and Rod Stewart
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Documentary on ’60s R&B Star Billy Stewart Airing on PBS Stations
The film is the first to tell the story of this exceptional but unsung talent whose hits included “Summertime” and “I Do Love You.”
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Rennie Davis, One of the ‘Chicago Seven,’ Dies at 79
He stood trial in 1969-70, along with Abbie Hoffman and others, for their roles in sparking anti-war riots at the 1968 Democratic National Convention
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