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John Mellencamp Sets 2026 ‘Dancing Words’ Tour

The tour marks the first time he will be performing all his most beloved songs in a single night, some of which haven’t been played live in many years.

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James Taylor Announces 2026 Tour

The legendary singer-songwriter turns 78 on March 12.

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Tributes For Grateful Dead Mainstay Bob Weir: ‘We Will Miss You’

The Empire State Building shined in tie-dye to honor the life and legacy of the Grateful Dead co-founder.

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David Lee Roth Announces 2026 Tour

The 71 year-old’s 2025 run was comprised of Van Halen songs like “Panama” and “Dance the Night Away,” along with their covers of “You Really Got Me” and “Oh, Pretty Woman.”

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Howie Klein, Visionary Music Executive & Anti-Censorship Activist, Dies at 77

His career took him from concert presenter and radio DJ to heading up prominent record labels and fighting censorship.

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Barry Manilow Diagnosed With Lung Cancer

The singer of such popular songs as “Mandy,” “Copacabana (At the Copa)” and “Looks Like We Made It” had just completed a Christmas charity concerts residency in Palm Desert, Calif.

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Rainbow Gets ‘Temple of the King: 1975-1976’ 9-CD Box Set

The 2026 release is described as the most comprehensive collection of the opening phase of the classic hard rock band’s work to date.

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1-2-3-4: Listen to The Beatles ‘Anthology’ 2025 Upgraded Expanded Edition

The landmark 1995 series has been restored and remastered in celebration of its 30th anniversary with updated releases on screen, as music collections and in print.

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Shine On: Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ Gets 50th Anniversary Edition

The 2025 release, with previously unreleased alternate versions and demos, gives fans a new perspective into one of the band’s most iconic and best-loved albums.

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Rob Reiner Tributes: Acclaimed Filmmaker of ‘Spinal Tap,’ ‘Stand By Me,’ ‘A Few Good Men,’ 78

He pivoted from his role as an Emmy Award-winning actor on the landmark TV sitcom, All in the Family, to a celebrated career behind the camera as a film director.

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