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Jan. 22, 2017: Mott’s Pete Overend Watts Dies
A founding member of the beloved British glam-era band that had a huge hit with Bowie’s “All the Young Dudes” died on this day
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Jan. 21, 2017: Maggie Roche, of Folk’s Roches Trio, Dies at 65
The eldest member of the popular singer-songwriter sisters, whose 1979 debut album was produced by Robert Fripp, succumbed to cancer
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Bob Dylan Makes Post-Nobel Return
Days after receiving the Noble Prize for Literature the master returned to the California festival to perform a set nearly identical to the first weekend’s.
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Nektar Singer-Guitarist Roye Albrighton Dies
The original member and longtime frontman of the German-based group was just 67. They were part of a wave of popularity of progressive rock bands
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July 19, 2016: ‘Happy Days’ Creator Garry Marshall Dies
In the four-network era of the 1970s, he created the powerhouses Happy Days, Laverne and Shirley, and Mork and Mindy. He later directed the film Pretty Woman
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Troubled Times For Journey: Neal Schon
The co-founder is none-too-pleased with recent actions that band members Cain, Valory and Pineda have done, fueling rumors that changes are afoot
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Gregg Allman’s Offspring Keep the Music Going
Gregg Allman leaves behind five children. Four of them are following in their father’s musical footsteps. Meet Elijah Blue, Michael, Devon and Layla Allman.
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It’s On! Eagles, Fleetwood Mac to Headline Classic East and West
One of the worst-kept secrets in classic rock news has come true with details about the two big events taking place in July at ballparks
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Bob Dylan’s In Absentia Nobel Thank You Speech
He couldn’t get to Sweden to accept the prestigious prize, but Dylan wrote an eloquent, gracious speech to express his gratitude. Read it all here.
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Listen: Barry Gibb ‘In The Now’ Album, Out Now
The singer/songwriter/producer legend’s first album of his new Columbia Records deal is now out. He’s doing several major TV appearances to promote it
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