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The Kinks’ Dave Davies says people should “think positively” and “find creative ways of moving ahead” in 2021

With 2020 coming to a close, Kinks guitarist Dave Davies is reflecting on the turbulent year while also maintaining a positive attitude about the future. With touring on hold because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 73-year-old Rock & Roll Hall of ...
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In new Q&A, Paul McCartney shares inspiration for ‘McCartney III’ songs, favorite tune from the album & more

In the latest installment of his "You Gave Me the Answer" Q&A feature, Paul McCartney has fielded a variety of questions about his new studio, his McCartney III album, and some other interesting queries ...
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Longtime Bob Seger saxophone player Alto Reed dead at 72

Alto Reed, the longtime sax player with Bob Seger's Silver Bullet Band, died Wednesday, December 30, after a battle with colon cancer. He was 72. Reed, who was born Thomas Neal Cartmell in Detroit in 1948, started playing with Seger in 1971 and ...
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Remixes of three Elvis Presley created by contemporary artists released exclusively via Peloton app

A trio of Elvis Presley songs have been remixed by contemporary artists exclusively for the Peloton exercise platform. The songs -- 1963's "Catchin' On Fast," 1964's "Do the Vega" and 1969's "Clean Up Your Own Backyard" -- ...
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The Year in Music: Doobies, T. Rex, Depeche Mode, Whitney Houston inducted into Rock Hall in virtual ceremony

The 2020 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony was among the many events affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This year's honorees were announced in January, and included The Doobie Brothers, T. Rex, Depeche Mode, Whitney Houston, Nine Inch ...
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John Fogerty reflects on “Lean on Me” cover he recorded with his kids for the ‘Fogerty’s Factory’ album

Last month, John Fogerty released Fogerty's Factory, a 12-track album featuring performances by the ex-Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman and his three youngest children -- sons Tyler and Shane, and daughter Kelsy -- most of which are new versions of CCR tunes and ...
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‘Rock Camp, The Movie’ doc features Roger Daltrey, Joe Perry, Heart’s Nancy Wilson & more

The long-running institution Rock' n' Roll Fantasy Camp is the subject of a new documentary, which focuses on how, since 1996, the event has allowed fans worldwide to jam with and learn from their favorite rock ...
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Petula Clark in “shock and disbelief” that Nashville bomber’s RV played her signature hit

On Christmas Day, Nashville, TN was rocked by a bomb placed in an RV, which exploded in the city's downtown area.  The bomber, Anthony Quinn Warner, died in the blast, his motive still unknown.  However, legendary British pop singer Petula Clark ...
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Sweet pays tribute to late singer Steve Priest with new song/video series

British glam rockers Sweet, best known for "Ballroom Blitz," "Fox on the Run" and "Love Is Like Oxygen," lost founding member Steve Priest this past June.  Now, the band plans to release a series of songs and videos as a tribute to ...
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Patti Smith is streaming birthday concert Wednesday, taking over Piccadilly Circus New Year’s Eve

Patti Smith will celebrate her 74th birthday Wednesday with a special livestream performance. The Godmother of Punk and her band will take the stage at 9 p.m. ET via Veeps.com. Tickets are on sale now for $10; on the ...
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On Harry & Meghan’s podcast, Elton John reveals what’s been a “lifesaver” for him in 2020

As a friend of the late Princess Diana and her sons, it's no surprise that Elton John is one of the guests on Prince Harry and his wife Meghan's holiday special podcast, which is now available. In fact, Elton's ...
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Like father, like daughter: Billy Joel’s five-year-old can sing

Sing us a song, you're the Piano Man's daughter? Billy Joel's five-year-old is showing that she can carry a tune as well as dad. Tuesday is Billy's eldest daughter Alexa Ray Joel's 35th birthday, so he's enlisted his second-oldest daughter, Della Rose Joel, ...
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