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Eagles’ 2018 Tour Opening Night: Recap
So where were we? When last we left the Eagles, they had completed a brief mini tour on October 27 in Detroit. Since then, the classic rock band has announced an extensive 2018 tour, which Best Classic Bands was the
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November 5, 1965: The Who Release ‘My Generation’
The song captured the era lyrically, musically and sonically. While it has stood the test of time as a rock anthem, U.S. audiences ignored it upon its release
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Nov 5, 2020: Len Barry, ‘1-2-3’ and ‘Bristol Stomp’ Singer—Obituary
He was the original lead singer for the popular doo-wop group from Philadelphia, the Dovells. After he departed, he scored a big solo hit
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Nov 4, 1978: Linda Ronstadt ‘USA’ Hits #1
Her ninth album, again produced by Peter Asher, found her career as a pop-rock singer in full bloom, with more hits from some well-chosen covers.
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Remembering Quincy Jones—American Music Giant Who Produced ‘Thriller’
Long before his association with Jackson began in 1979, Jones was one of the music world’s most accomplished composers, arrangers, producers and bandleaders.
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Nov. 3, 1992: Bon Jovi Releases ‘Keep the Faith’
When the band emerged from a four-year stretch between albums, their sound had changed and matured. Jon had shorter hair. They were ready for the next phase.
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Nov 2, 1974: George Harrison Begins First Solo Tour
The former Beatle’s Dark Horse tour was a disappointment for some fans and critics. And likely the artist himself, who didn’t tour again until 1991
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Nov 2, 2021: Bob Dylan Opens First Tour in Nearly 2 Years
The 18 songs on opening night of the “Rough and Rowdy Ways” tour leaned heavily on material from his well-received 2020 album of the same name
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On This Day: Billboard Magazine First Published
Billboard is known as the “Music Business Bible” for its recorded music sales/airplay charts and trade reporting on the music industry
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October 31, 1963: Ed Sullivan Sees Beatlemania
American TV host Ed Sullivan was at London’s Heathrow Airport on this day when The Beatles arrived back from Sweden, greeted by hundreds of screaming girls.
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