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Elton John’s Longtime Manager on Early Days With ‘Reg’

“I get this phone call one day: ‘Oh, hi, it’s Reg.’” He managed the superstar for more than 25 years, but eventually it all ended in litigation

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‘Against the Odds 1974-1982’ Delivers a Massive Dose of Blondie

The set offers a reminder that Blondie’s massive success came despite initial years of struggle, internal conflicts and other obstacles.

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Music World Mourns Queen Elizabeth II

Ozzy Osbourne said, “With a heavy heart I say it is devastating the thought of England without Queen Elizabeth II.”

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The Doors ‘Waiting for the Sun’ Deluxe: Review

There’s a lot to like on this third Doors album, and it’s not difficult to see why it did so well. We review the 50th anniversary edition of their only #1 LP.

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Beatles ‘Yellow Submarine’ Coins Come in Unique Shapes

Given their value, it’s a pretty safe prediction that most buyers won’t be keeping these legal tender coins in their pocket

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Beach Boys’ Al Jardine Interview—’Pet Sounds’: ‘Ahead of Its Time’

The Beach Boys’ founding member Al Jardine speaks with Best Classic Bands on the making of the group’s iconic album, ‘Pet Sounds’

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Jane Fonda Reveals She Has Cancer

The 2x Academy Award-winner is undergoing chemo. “Too many don’t have access to the quality health care I am receiving and this is not right”

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Bob Dylan Announces More 2022 Tour Dates

The Bard has announced many U.K. and European concerts for his “Rough and Rowdy Ways” world wide tour 2021-2024, named for his acclaimed 2020 studio album

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Squeeze, Magnificent and Tighter Than Ever: 2019 Review

On “The Squeeze Songbook Tour,” Tilbrook, Difford and Co. delivered many of their favorites, as well as several deeper cuts from their excellent early catalog

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Blondie Releases ‘Against the Odds 1974-1982’ Box Set

The set features their first 6 studio albums, remastered from the original analog tapes, and expanded with dozens of demos, alternate versions, outtakes, and more

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