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Billy Joel Releases Archival Videos Timed to Original Documentary, ‘And So It Goes’
The two-part film, all the more poignant given the star’s health issues, spans nearly five hours.
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The Stray Cats Announce 2025 Tour
Brian Setzer (guitar, vocals), Lee Rocker (upright bass, vocals) and Slim Jim Phantom (drums, vocals) have announced a fall tour.
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Original Alice Cooper Band Releases Reunion Studio Album
Alice, Neal Smith, Michael Bruce and Dennis Dunaway have reunited with their longtime producer, Bob Ezrin, with a posthumous appearance by guitarist Glen Buxton.
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Bob Dylan 1963-1970 Covers Album Arrives
The 63 recordings on 3 CDs include unique performances by a wide-ranging group of artists including Nilsson, Cher, Johnny Winter, Melanie, the Byrds, the Association and more.
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Elton John Releases 1977 ‘Live From the Rainbow Theatre with Ray Cooper’
The six-show residency were the first of 233 Elton-and-Ray only shows that would follow, and featured the live debut of deep cuts “Roy Rogers,” “Idol” and “I Feel Like a Bullet (In the Gun of Robert Ford).”
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Chuck Mangione, Jazz Musician & ‘Feels So Good’ Hitmaker, Dies
Both the album and the title cut reached the top 5 of their respective charts in 1977-78.
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Michael Ochs, Music Photo Archivist, Dies at 82
His collection was said to number some three million images before he sold it to Getty Images in 2007.
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Bob Dylan Center Sets First Traveling Exhibit, at NYU
“How Many Roads: Bob Dylan and his Changing Times, 1961–1964” traces key moments from his early career and follows his rapid rise from an unknown performer to one of the most influential songwriters of his generation.
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Golden Earring Co-Founder George Kooymans Dies Following ALS Diagnosis
The Dutch rock group disbanded when he was first diagnosed with ALS but are returning for “One Last Night.”
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Rockers Offer Tributes to Their ‘Dear Friend,’ Ozzy Osbourne
“He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods – a true legend. He was also one of the funniest people I’ve ever met.”
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