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Radio Hits in 1982: Top 40 Was Still Rockin’

Songs by Fleetwood Mac (group and solo) and Rod Stewart were among the biggest Top 40 hits as were certain smashes by the Alan Parsons Project and Survivor.

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Joni Mitchell Shines in 2022 Newport Folk Festival Appearance

It was quite an evening as the then-78 year-old singer-songwriting legend was a special guest of Brandi Carlile, whose set closed the annual event.

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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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The Black Sabbath Debut LP: Where Metal Began

Every defining characteristic of the British band’s self-titled debut would become a hallmark of the oft-maligned heavy metal genre.

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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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Radio Hits in July 1966: A ‘Wild’ Survey

A great week with some wild stories about some of the biggest songs on the radio including hits by the Troggs, Mamas & the Papas and the Lovin’ Spoonful.

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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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Ozzy Osbourne Dead at 76, Weeks After Final Performance

He had reunited with Black Sabbath on July 5 for their “Back to the Beginning” reunion concert.

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Talking Heads Share 3rd Track From ‘… Buildings and Food’ Super Deluxe Edition

Their 1978 groundbreaking second album includes “Take Me To the River,” on which producer Brian Eno suggested a slower tempo than the Al Green original.

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Vince Calandra, Who Stood-in For Harrison on Beatles’ ‘Sullivan’ Rehearsal, Dies

The former “cue card guy” filled in when the so-called “quiet Beatle” remained at the Plaza Hotel convalescing when John, Paul and Ringo were at the TV studio.

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