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John McElrath, Swingin’ Medallions Co-Founder, Dies
The group formed in South Carolina in 1962, as fans of R&B music. Their big hit was 1966’s “Double Shot (Of My Baby’s Love),” which featured McElrath’s organ.
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Jim Morrison to Get Public Square—In Paris
The city must first get his family’s approval, and a location has yet to be determined, but the Doors singer is likely to be honored in the city where he died.
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‘The Ronnie Wood Show’ Coming to AXS TV
The Stones’ guitarist’s guests include Paul McCartney, Alice Cooper, Pattie Boyd, and his Faces bandmate Ian McLagan (now deceased)
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Jon Hiseman, Colosseum Drummer, Dies at 73
After a stint with John Mayall, he co-founded the prog-jazz-rock band and stayed with it through two incarnations. Hiseman succumbed to brain cancer.
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Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason Announces Solo Box Sets
The drummer’s trio of solo albums, originally released in the 1980s, are being reissued to coincide with a tour with his new band, Saucerful of Secrets
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Bruce Springsteen on the Tony Awards: Watch
“This is deeply appreciated and thank you for making me feel so welcome on your block,” Springsteen said. “It’s been one of the most exciting things I’ve ever experienced.”
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Buzzy Linhart, Singer-Writer-Performer: Heart Attack
The artist has been hospitalized in California. According to new details posted to his Facebook page, he’s experienced a heart attack.
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‘Quadrophenia’ Film to Get 40th Anniversary Doc
The documentary will include new interviews with stars of the original film including Phil Daniels and Sting, as well as Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey.
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First ‘Bond Girl,’ Eunice Gayson of ‘Dr. No,’ Dies
She was the only actress to appear twice as a Bond Girl. When she meets 007 for the first time in the 1962 film, he makes his iconic introduction
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Did Paul McCartney Tease a Beatles’ ‘White Album’?
The acclaimed double album was released in Nov. 1968 which means that its 50th anniversary arrives this year. He’s teased an image on his social media
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