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Disgraced Rock Star Returns to Prison Just Weeks After Release

Until 1997, Gary Glitter was best known for his glam rock single, “Rock and Roll Part 2,” a worldwide hit in 1972

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Leon Russell Biography, ‘Journey Through Rock & Roll History,’ Arrives

The legendary musician and composer performed on hundreds of recordings before he established his own celebrated solo career

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Lynyrd Skynyrd Pays Tribute to Gary Rossington in Emotional Return to Stage

During the band’s first show following the death of their final original member, they showed video clips and photos and dedicated a song

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Kenny Loggins Adds to Final Tour, ‘This Is It’

Following his successful collaboration with Jim Messina, the singer and songwriter scored with such hits as “I’m Alright,” “Footloose” and “Danger Zone”

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‘Elvis’ Movie Gets Shut Out at Academy Awards

The box-office smash tells Presley’s story seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker

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Jerry Samuels Dies: One of Pop Music’s Most Unique One-Hit Wonders as ‘Napoleon XIV’

He wrote and recorded “They’re Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!,” an instant hit single in 1966, with an equally bizarre B-side

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The Zombies Share Teaser Trailer From Documentary, ‘Hung Up On a Dream’

The feature-length film charts the British Invasion band’s 60-year career including the unusual circumstances of their big success following their breakup

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Micky Dolenz Prepares For 2023 Tour

“The Monkees Celebrated By Micky Dolenz” will present the group’s 3rd album, Headquarters, plus all of the band’s biggest hits

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Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire Set 2023 Tour

The award-winning, legendary acts have recorded such hits as “Dancing on the Ceiling,” “Lady,” Shining Star” and “September”

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Alan Parsons Project Gets ‘Friendly Card’ Box Set

The 1980 release was the fifth album by the collaboration of composer, musician and manager Eric Woolfson and producer and engineer Parsons

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