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Michael Schenker Releasing Live in Tokyo CD/DVD

The acclaimed guitarist, who turns 62 today, is releasing a live recording from Tokyo that reunites him several vocalists of his former bands.

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Tommy Roe, ’60s Hitmaker, Publishes Autobiography

The singer behind such ’60s hits as “Sheila,” “Hazel” and “Dizzy” has written his memoir. Did you know that he toured England with the Beatles?

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Southside Johnny Recording Billie Holiday Tribute

The leader of the long-running New Jersey-based band is in the midst of recording a tribute album to one of the great jazz singers of all time.

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David Bowie 70th Birthday Shows Set

In addition to a previously announced London show, David Bowie tribute concerts are now set for New York, L.A., Tokyo and Sydney.

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The Creation, Lost UK ’60s Band, Gets Compiled

They never found the popularity of The Who or Small Faces, but the Creation was a great British Mod band. Now, finally, their output is being compiled.

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Black Crowes Spinoff Magpie Salute New Video

A new band featuring guitarists Rich Robinson and Marc Ford will play its first show in the new year. “I wanted to try something different,” Rich says.

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David Byrne: Still No Talking Heads Reunion

Will 2017 be the year that Talking Heads finally put aside their creative differences and reunite? Not happening, according to leader David Byrne.

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Paul Shaffer & Late Show Band Releasing Album

The band that made music for David Letterman’s shows has their first new album in more than two decades. Watch the animated video with guest Bill Murray

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Rhino ‘Start Your Ear Off Right’ Vinyl Campaign Returns

The catalog label is reprising its post-holiday program with limited edition releases from The Cars, Yes, Foreigner, the Fast Times at Ridgemont High soundtrack, and more

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Paul McCartney Makes a Cameo at Killers NYE Gig

You’re invited to a billionaire’s private party in the West Indies for New Year’s Eve. You’re watching the Killers play. Then a Beatle walks onto the stage.

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