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Eric Clapton revisiting 1991 Royal Albert Hall run with new ‘The Definitive 24 Nights’ box set

In 1991, Eric Clapton broke his own record for the longest run of shows at London’s Royal Albert Hall with 24 concerts. That legendary run was commemorated with a double live album and home video, but now fans are getting more. The record-setting run will be celebrated ...
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On This Day, April 12, 1976: Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band release ”Live’ Bullet’

Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band release the album ‘Live’ Bullet, recorded at Cobo Hall in Detroit, Michigan.Now considered one of the greatest live albums of all time, it helped Seger break through to a national audience, while the live version of “Turn the Page” ...
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Library of Congress picks classics by John Lennon, Madonna and more for the National Recording Registry

The Library of Congress has chosen 25 new recordings to join the National Recording Registry, including classics by John Lennon, Madonna, Led Zeppelin, Mariah Carey and more.Songs chosen for preservation based on their “cultural, historical or aesthetic importance" include Lennon’s “Imagine,” Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven,” Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You," Jimmy Buffet’s "Margaritaville," Eurhythmics’ “Sweet ...
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Paul Simon dropping new album, ‘Seven Psalms,’ on May 19

Paul Simon is ready to share new music and there’s a specific way he wants you to listen to it.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer will release the new album Seven Psalms next month, which, as the press release notes, is “intended to be listened to ...
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R.E.M’s debut album ‘Mumur’ turns 40

April 12 marks the 40th anniversary of the release of R.E.M.’s debut album, Murmur, which helped launch Michael Stipe, Mike Mills, Bill Berry and Peter Buck from indie artists to eventual Rock & Roll Hall of Famers.Released by I.R.S. Records in 1983, Murmur, produced by Don Dixon and Mitch Easter, featured songs the band had already been performing for fans ...
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George Thorogood cancels tour to deal with “serious medical condition”

George Thorogood and the Destroyers have canceled their upcoming tour as Thorogood deals with some health issues.  “George has been diagnosed with a very serious medical condition that will require immediate surgery and quite a few weeks of recuperation and healing,” the band shares. “You, our fans, ...
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Love and Rockets expand comeback tour

Love and Rockets' comeback tour just got a bit bigger.The "So Alive" group has added more dates to their upcoming U.S. outing, which marks their first live performances in 15 years. The new shows run from June 5 in St. Paul, Minnesota, to June ...
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UB40 celebrating 45th anniversary with new U.S. tour

UB40 is ready to celebrate their 45th anniversary as a band with a brand new tour.The UB45 summer tour, featuring special guests Maxi Priest, Inner Circle, Third World and Big Mountain, kicks off July 4 in Camden, New Jersey, with dates confirmed through July 23 in Fresno, California, and more ...
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Dave Mason announces new summer tour dates

Dave Mason is hitting the road this summer.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has announced a 22-date Endangered Species tour, which kicks off May 17 in Davenport, Iowa, and hits such cities as Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Hartford, Annapolis and more. “There is nothing quite like performing live. ...
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Pretenders booked for California’s Ohana Festival

The Pretenders have added another show to their schedule. The band is set to play Eddie Vedder’s Ohana Festival, taking place September 29 to October 1 in Dana Point, California.Chrissie Hynde and the band are set to perform October 1 just ahead of headliners Foo Fighters. Other headliners on ...
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