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Van Halen releases remastered version of ‘Balance’ track ‘Don’t Tell Me (What Love Can Do)’

Van Halen has released a newly remastered version of the track “Don’t Tell Me (What Love Can Do)" from the upcoming 30th anniversary expanded reissue of their 10th studio album, Balance.In a post on Instagram, Sammy Hagar, who was the frontman on Balance, noted, “I love ...
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Jeff Lynne thanks fans for their support following cancellation of final ELO show

Jeff Lynne has given fans an update following the cancellation of the last two shows of ELO’s tour, including their BST Hyde Park show in London on July 13, which was supposed to be the band’s last ever show.“I am now at home recuperating,” ...
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Roger Waters shares ‘Have a Cigar’ performance clip from upcoming concert film

Roger Waters has shared another performance clip ahead of the upcoming theatrical release of his concert film, This Is Not a Drill - Live from Prague the Movie.The latest is a performance of the Pink Floyd track “Have a Cigar,” which appeared on the ...
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John Oates drops ‘Real Thing Going On’ from upcoming album ‘Oates’

John Oates has shared another taste of his upcoming solo record, Oates, due out Aug. 29.The latest is the new single "Real Thing Going On." The song is described as having melodies reminiscent of the "classic groove-oriented R&B and pop" he was known for in the ...
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Elton John lands career-first milestone with ‘Diamonds’’ 400th week on UK chart

Elton John has landed a new chart milestone in the U.K.The rocker’s greatest hits compilation Diamonds has now spent 400 weeks on the U.K.'s Official Albums chart, his first album ever to spend that length of time on the chart.“He’s still standing!" the Official Charts announced on social media, a ...
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On This Day, July 18, 2008: Billy Joel plays final concert at New York’s Shea Stadium

On This Day, July 18, 2008...Billy Joel performed the final concert at New York's historic Shea Stadium ahead of its demolition.The show, a culmination of a two-night stand at the home of the New York Mets, saw Joel welcoming several guests, including Tony Bennett, ...
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Paul Simon bribed to play ‘Kodachrome’ at Los Angeles concert

Paul Simon broke out a classic tune at his Wednesday night concert in Los Angeles, but he had to be bribed to do so.The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer was playing the final night of a five-night stand at Disney Hall when, according ...
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Albums by Carly Simon, Bread & more released in quadrophonic sound

The label is set to release four new compilations in quadraphonic sound with a high-res stereo transfer. The latest, celebrating Elektra Records' 75th anniversary, includes Bread’s 1973 album The Very Best of Bread, Carly Simon’s 1975 release The Best of Carly Simon, Judy Collins’ 1972 album Colors ...
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Billy Joel’s daughter ‘stunned’ by rocker’s new documentary: ‘Don’t miss it’

Billy Joel’s daughter Alexa Ray Joel is making a case for why fans should check out his new HBO documentary, Billy Joel: And So It Goes.Alexa said on Instagram that she got to watch the doc ahead of its debut, writing, "Without giving anything away, lemme just ...
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Def Leppard joined by Tom Morello in Ottawa for first live performance of ‘Just Like 73’

Def Leppard collaborated with Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello on last year’s single “Just Like 73,” and the two artists just got to perform it live together for the very first time.The band surprised fans at the Ottawa Bluesfest Wednesday by bringing out Morello ...