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Keith Richards to Curate BBC TV ‘Lost Weekend’

Viewers shouldn’t expect a bunch of rock ‘n’ roll clips although there will be some archived Stones clips. He’s also lined up horror films, film noir, a Hitchcock film and a Sean Connery-Michael Caine classic

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Pretenders New Album, Alone, Due This Fall

Surprise! On the heels of their announcement that they would be joining Stevie Nicks on a North American tour this fall, comes word – on Chrissie Hynde’s 65th birthday – of the band’s first LP in 8 years

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Guitarist Eric Johnson Sets 1st Acoustic Solo Album

The virtuoso’s EJ showcases nine original compositions and four covers. Have a listen to “Wrapped in a Cloud.” He’s touring extensively…

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George Harrison ‘I Me Mine’ Book Expanded

Described as “the closest we will come to George Harrison’s autobiography,” Genesis Publications is issuing I Me Mine – The Extended Edition, which now spans the length of Harrison’s lifelong work in music, told in his words

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Bob Dylan, Sculptor (Yes, You Read That Right)

Did you know the legend is also an accomplished sculptor, using iron as his medium? One of his works, “Portal,” will be featured at the MGM National Harbor in Maryland’s Prince George’s County when the $1.3 billion resort casino opens later this year

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Lou Reed Solo Box Set Coming

Lou Reed – The RCA & Arista Album Collection, will feature music from 1972-1986, one of most versatile periods of his career, with 16 studio and live albums

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Petty Fest Celebrates 40 Years of Tom Petty

Two concerts at Los Angeles’ Fonda Theatre will mark Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ 40th anniversary, with Norah Jones, Jakob Dylan and many more

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Rock Hall to Celebrate U2 40th Anniversary

The museum will feature memorabilia, displays, a movie, panels, interviews and more during a special weekend later this month. Click for details…

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Cactus Returns with New Studio Album

The proto-hard rock band that grew out of the ashes of the Vanilla Fudge in the early ’70s, is back with Black Dawn, its first release in nearly seven years

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Free Annual SF Festival Announces 2016 Lineup

The wide array of performers includes Jackson Browne, Boz Scaggs, Cyndi Lauper, electric Hot Tuna, Rosanne Cash and dozens more

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