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Jimi Hendrix ‘Electric Ladyland’ 50th Deluxe: Listen

The third album by the Jimi Hendrix Experience was his last studio album to have been released during his lifetime. It’s being celebrated with an expanded edition

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The Beatles’ ‘White Album’ 50th Reissue is #1-Seller

Within hours of the release of the expanded versions of the 1968 double album, the various editions topped the US and UK sales charts

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Chris Squire Tribute LP, ‘A Life in Yes,’ Features All-Stars

The Yes founder and bassist is the subject of an album, produced by a longtime friend. Listen to several tracks featuring many prominent rock musicians

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Iron Maiden Announces 2019 Tour Dates

Bruce Dickinson said, “The production is based on our mobile game, which basically takes various incarnations of Eddie into many different Maiden Worlds.”

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Rolling Stones’ Favorite Blues Tunes: New Compilation

The Stones have chosen the tracks on the new blues collection, and will donate a portion of the proceeds to Willie Dixon’s Blues Heaven Foundation.

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Moody Blues ‘Lost Chord’ 50th Anniv. Edition: Listen

Released in July 1968, the concept album, which makes ample use of the Mellotron, is regarded by many to be the group’s masterpiece.

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Hugh McDowell, ELO Cellist, Dies at 65

McDowell was a member of the very first ELO lineup, then left shortly thereafter to join Roy Wood in Wizzard before rejoining ELO for several more years.

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New Book, ‘Dreaming of Dylan,’ to be Published

From the book’s description: “Some dreams are poignant; some are disturbing; some are touching; and others are nothing short of bizarre.”

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Ozzy Osbourne Announces 2019 Tour

The Prince of Darkness has added several dozen North American dates to his ambitious calendar, following surgery on his hand

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Godsmack Reschedule Tour Following Family Death

Tony Rombola’s son, Joe Fay, died unexpectedly. Says vocalist Sully Erna: “He was one of the kindest and most humble guys I had ever met”

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