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Paul McCartney Issues ‘Egypt Station II’: More Studio, Live Tracks

The expanded edition of his 2018 #1 studio album features a bonus disc including performances from his recent intimate, surprise concerts

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‘Rocketman’: Early Reviews; New Elton John Duet With Star

Star Taron Egerton was moved to tears at the premiere. “Elton said ‘I don’t think I’ve heard anyone sing my songs better’,” says the film’s musical director

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Woodstock 50th Anniv. Book Offers First-Hand Account

“I was there. I took the brown acid,” says the author. “No other book will put the reader right smack dab in the middle of it all.”

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Mike Wilhelm, of Charlatans & Flamin’ Groovies, Dies

The Charlatans are considered one of the major forces in the development of what became known as the San Francisco sound.

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Toto Reveal U.S. Tour; Shows With Members’ Sons

The band are concluding their 40 Trips Around the Sun tour. European dates feature the sons of two prominent members. A CD box set is being released

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Peter Frampton Joins Billy Joel at the Garden: Watch

For the Piano Man’s 70th birthday at his record-shattering monthly residency, he was joined by the acclaimed musician for 3 songs

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‘Wichita Lineman’ Book Coming From Author Dylan Jones

The author of best-sellers about David Bowie and Jim Morrison tackles Jimmy Webb’s song that continues to fascinate and seduce listeners

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Woody Guthrie 1970 Tribute Concert Coming to DVD

Performers include Arlo Guthrie, Joan Baez, Pete Seeger, Country Joe McDonald, Odetta, Richie Havens, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott and the Band.

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Tom Petty Video of ‘For Real’ From ‘Best Of’ Set: Watch

The new 38-track career-spanning The Best of Everything includes all of his hits with the Heartbreakers, solo work and Mudcrutch

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Brian Wilson, Zombies Announce 2019 Tour

“Something Great From ’68” will focus on the two acts’ repertoire from that year: the Beach Boys’ Friends LP and the Zombies’ Odessey & Oracle

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