Tag "best classic bands"
Grammys Postpone 2021 Awards Due to Covid-19
The joint statement citing the “deteriorating situation in Los Angeles” was made by the Recording Academy and CBS during these “unprecedented times”
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Steve Forbert Tips His Hat to ‘The Father of Country Music,’ Jimmie Rodgers
The two Mississippi singer-songwriters share more in common than a birthplace. Forbert brings a contemporary, personal touch to these American classics.
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Jan 4, 2021: The Bizarre Announcement of the Death of ‘Bond Girl’ Tanya Roberts
News of the A View to a Kill actress’ passing began circulating one day earlier when her publicist prematurely announced her death
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Paul McCartney Leads Tributes to Gerry Marsden
“‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ and ‘Ferry Cross the Mersey’ remain in many people’s hearts as reminders of a joyful time in British music”
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Barry Gibb, Dolly Parton Sing ‘Words’ From New Bee Gees Songbook LP
Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers Songbook features collaborations with such artists as Olivia Newton-John, Sheryl Crow, and Jason Isbell
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Mick Bolton, Keyboardist With Mott the Hoople and Dexys, Dies
The musician, not to be confused with the UFO guitarist of the same name, originally set out to be a teacher. He later gave piano lessons to Linda McCartney
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Musicians We Lost in 2020
Dozens of our favorite artists have been taken from us in 2020, both due to the Covid-19 virus and other causes. We pay our respects.
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Geoff Stephens, Prolific British Songwriter, Dead at 86
His many hit compositions included “Winchester Cathedral,” “There’s a Kind of Hush,” “The Crying Game” and “Daughter of Darkness.”
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Fleetwood Mac ‘1969 to 1974’ Revisited in New Boxed Set: Review
The collection includes seven complete studio albums featuring the early lineups of the band, before they became a household name.
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Tony Rice, Influential Bluegrass Guitarist, Dead at 69
Said country/bluegrass great Ricky Skaggs in a tweet, “”Tony Rice was the single most influential acoustic guitar player in the last 50 years.”
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