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Brian Setzer Orch. Sets 15th Anniv. Christmas Dates
“The music I play in the big band is rock ’n’ roll with a jazz influence. What keeps it fresh is the quality of the players in the band.”
Read MoreRobin Williams ‘Bittersweet’ Documentary Premieres on HBO
The two-hour documentary film “explores [Williams’] extraordinary life and career, revealing what drove him to give voice to the characters in his mind.”
Read MoreRoger McGuinn: 1st New Rock Album in 14 Years
McGuinn played every instrument and sang every vocal. There are remakes of three Byrds classics plus nine other songs never recorded before.
Read MoreEarly Springsteen Bandmate, George Theiss, Dies
The member of the New Jersey band, the Castiles, recruited the guitarist when both were teenagers in Freehold. He was 68 and suffered from lung cancer
Read MoreNancy Sinatra Sr., Frank’s First Wife, Dead at 101
“Our mother was a fighter until the end when her brave, loving heart gave out,” tweeted singer Nancy Jr. Frank SInatra and his first wife remained close.
Read MoreLed Zeppelin Reunion Rumors: Plant & Page ‘In Talks’
It’s a parlor game for classic rock fans to rationalize why, when and where the surviving members of the band should reunite
Read MoreAlice Cooper Sets ‘Paranormal’ Live in Paris Album: Listen
After a year on the road to support his biggest studio album in years, the rocker finished up the tour at an iconic venue
Read MorePaul Weller to Release 14th Solo Album
The album is characterized by grandiose-yet-delicate, lush orchestration, dreamy songs and some of Weller’s most nakedly honest words.
Read MoreAretha Franklin 1967-1970 Singles Collection Due
The 34-track collection features many of Franklin’s best-known songs, including nine #1 R&B hits and a number of cover songs.
Read MoreRolling Stones and Universal Extend Partnership
UMG will extend its position as the home for the Stones’ catalog, from 1971’s ‘Sticky Fingers’ through to 2016’s ‘Blue & Lonesome.’
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