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Al Jarreau Dies at 76
Al Jarreau, one of Jazz, R&B and pop music’s most versatile vocalists, who sold millions of records and won a string of Grammys for his work, died on Sunday in Los Angeles. He was 76. His death was announced by his manager, Joe Gordon, who said that Mr. Jarreau had been hospitalized for... Read More »
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George Michael Dead at 53
Singer George Michael has died aged 53, his publicist has said. The star, who launched his career with Wham! in the 1980s and later continued his success as a solo performer, is said to have “passed away peacefully at home”. Thames Valley Police said South Central Ambulance Service... Read More »
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Iconic Sri Lankan singer and musician, Pandith W. D. Amaradewa passes away at age 88
Veteran Sri Lankan singer and musician, Pandit Wannakuwatta Waduge Don Albert Perera, better known by his adopted name Amaradeva, passed away today (November 3rd, 2016) after being admitted at the Intensive Care Unit of the Sri Jayawardenapura Hospital. A vocalist, violinist and composer, he was... Read More »
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Journey, ELO, The Cars nominated for 2017 Rock Hall of Fame
Journey The nominations for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2017 are in, and the list includes Pearl Jam, Tupac Shakur,…
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Chuck Berry Celebrates 90th Birthday With First Album in 38 Years
Rock n’ roll pioneer Chuck Berry, who turned 90 on Tuesday, celebrated his birthday by announcing that his new LP Chuck, the guitarist’s first LP in 38 years, will arrive in 2017 on Dualtone Records. Chuck, Berry’s first album since 1979’s Rock It, is stocked with new,... Read More »
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Kris Kristofferson’s 80th Birthday Celebrated With 16-Disc Box Set
The 80th birthday of songwriter, actor and country-music icon Kris Kristofferson will be celebrated in June with the release of The Complete Monument & Columbia Album Collection, a 16-CD deluxe box set from Sony Music’s Legacy Recordings. Due June 10th, the collection will consist of... Read More »
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Legendary and innovative artist, Prince dead at 57
Prince died earlier today (April 21) at age 57 at his Paisley Park home and studio, his publicist confirmed. Prince was hospitalized last week after his plane for was forced to make an emergency landing in Moline, Illinois, USA. Released a few hours later, a rep told reporters that he had been... Read More »
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Glenn Frey, Eagles Guitarist, Dead at 67
Glenn Frey, Eagles guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, passed away Monday. He was 67. “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our comrade, Eagles founder, Glenn Frey, in New York City on Monday, January 18th, 2016. Glenn fought a courageous battle... Read More »
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David Bowie dead aged 69
Legendary singer David Bowie has died at the age of 69 after battling cancer in secret for 18 months. The star, who released a new album last week, was known as the creator of glam rock and was one of the most successful artists of the 20th century. A spokesman for Bowie said this morning:&hellip... Read More »
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Phil Collins To Release Deluxe Reissues of Solo Catalog
Phil Collins has detailed the next two albums in his upcoming “Take a Look at Me Now” retrospective series that will examine how his songs have evolved throughout his career. After unveiling the January 29th release of Face Value and Both Sides, the singer revealed Thursday that 1982&... Read More »
