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New Van Halen box set, ‘The Collection II’, focuses on the Van Hagar era

Van Halen is revisiting the Sammy Hagar years with a new box set.The Collection II, dropping October 6, will feature newly remastered versions of the band’s four #1 albums with Hagar – 1986’s 5150, 1988’s OU812, 1991’s For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge and 1995’s Balance.It will also include a fifth album, Studio Rarities 1989-2004, ...
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James Taylor’s 1979 album, ‘Flag’, getting limited-edition pink vinyl release

One of James Taylor’s classic albums is getting a new vinyl reissue. The singer’s 1979 studio album, Flag, will be getting a limited-edition reissue by Music on Vinyl.Only 1,000 copies of the new pink-colored vinyl will be available on September 1 courtesy of Music on Vinyl. It ...
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Queen’s Freddie Mercury to be inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame

Freddie Mercury will soon receive another prestigious honor. The late Queen frontman will be posthumously inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame later this year."Inductees and Artist Ambassadors inspire courage, character, and service for the betterment of our country and humanity,” Grammy member Maki Hsieh, president and CEO of the ...
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Olivia Newton-John’s family feels they’ve had “supernatural” encounters with her since her death

Olivia Newton-John died a year ago on Tuesday, August 8. And while her daughter and her husband miss the iconic singer, actress and activist every day, they say they've not only felt her presence since she's been gone — they've seen it, too.Speaking to People magazine, Olivia's daughter, Chloe Lattanzi, ...
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2023 Allman Betts Family Revival to hit 16 cities

The music of Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts will once again be celebrated with the 2023 Allman Betts Family Revival, a 16-date tour kicking off in November.The trek will feature performances by Gregg's son Devon Allman, Dickey's son Duane Betts and The Allman Betts Band featuring Tal Wilkenfeld on bass. Anders Osborne, and North Mississippi Allstars’ Luther and Cody Dickinson are ...
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Steely Dan to reissue classic album ‘Aja’ on vinyl

Steely Dan has announced the latest album in their vinyl reissue program, which will likely excite fans. The band’s classic Aja will be reissued on vinyl September 29, the first time the album has been released on vinyl in more than 40 years. The reissue is remastered from ...
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On This Day, August 8, 1987: U2 scores their second #1 with “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For”

On This Day, August 8, 1987…U2 found themselves atop the Billboard Hot 100 for the second time with “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For,” the second single off their first #1 album, The Joshua Tree. The track spent two weeks in the #1 position.The Irish rockers had ...
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Private funeral for Sinead O’Connor held in Ireland; U2, Bob Geldof among the mourners

Sinéad O'Connor was laid to rest in Ireland Tuesday, August 8, in a private ceremony attended by fellow musicians like Bob Geldof and U2’s Bono and The Edge, as well as Irish president Michael D. Higgins, The Independent reports.Fans lined the streets of Bray, County Wicklow, ...
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The Beatles’ official fan magazine celebrates 60th anniversary with rare photos from its library

The official Beatles fan magazine, The Beatles Book Monthly, is celebrating the 60th anniversary of its debut by making a selection of prints from the magazine's vast library available for purchase for the first time.The Beatles Book Monthly was launched in August 1963 by publisher Sean O’Mahony and gave fans the latest news ...
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Deep Purple’s Glenn Hughes confirms he could have been in Van Halen

Van Halen’s post David Lee Roth years could have looked a lot different, according to Deep Purple’s Glenn Hughes. In an interview with The Classic Rock Podcast, Hughes revealed that Eddie Van Halen told him he had considered asking him to join the band to replace the departing Roth."Well, you know, Eddie was newly ...
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