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ZZ Top: Bearded bassist Dusty Hill dies in his sleep at 72

HOUSTON (AP) — ZZ Top’s Dusty Hill, the long-bearded bassist for the million-selling Texas blues rock trio known for such hits as “Legs” and “Gimme All Your Lovin'," has died at age 72. In a Facebook post Wednesday, guitarist Billy Gibbons and drummer Fr

This is sad news. I love ZZ Top’s music and really thought I’d see them live again.

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'We're back on the road!' The Rolling Stones return in September with No Filter stadium tour

The Rolling Stones' postponed No Filter stadium tour will resume in September and play 13 shows in the U.S. Here's how you can get tickets.

The Stones are BACK baby! I can’t wait.

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Eric Clapton pushes back on venues requiring COVID vaccines

Eric Clapton, one of rock's most vocal COVID-19 skeptics, says he reserves to right to cancel any show where vaccination becomes a condition of attendance.

Of course the Los Angeles Times doesn’t bother telling you what the mortality rate is while the case rate goes up. The number of cases is MEANINGLESS unless you know how many people are dying. Which makes me assume that that number is low, which is why they won’t report it, if it was higher they would be very transparent about that number.

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Was Elvis Presley Jewish? A grave marker locked away for 4 decades suggests that he was.

Stored in the Graceland archives since 1977, Gladys Presley's headstone features a Star of David that holds the family's Jewish story.

The headline is a little bit misleading. If Elvis’ mother’s grandmother was Jewish, that doesn’t make her, or Elvis Jewish. Her grandmother would have had to have a daughter who was Elvis’ mother. You’re only Jewish if your mother is Jewish or you go through the process of conversion.

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Peter Jackson Restored So Much Beatles Footage That ‘Get Back’ Is Now a Six-Hour TV Series

Jackson's documentary was created out of 60 hours of unseen footage and more than 150 hours of unheard audio.

I was really looking forward to seeing this in the theater. They should release all six hours in theaters too. There are people, like me, who would absolutely go.

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Ringo Starr Can’t Bring Himself to Practice Alone

Ringo Starr discusses his new 2021 EP Zoom In, why Here Comes the Sun is the most popular Beatles song, and his love of Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and Miley Cyrus.

It’s great to see Ringo looking very Ringoish. His hair hasn’t been this long in decades. It’s also interesting to hear how someone from the most famous band in history, who is 80, is dealing with the pandemic (pretty much like the rest of us).

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Paul McCartney announces career spanning biography 'The Lyrics' through 154 of his songs

Paul McCartney has announced a career spanning book about his life through 154 songs from his back catalogue.

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How much music theory did The Beatles know?

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Paul McCartney Reacts to Gerry Marsden's Death: 'I’ll Always Remember You With a Smile'

Paul McCartney has paid tribute to his old friend Gerry Marsden, who died at 78 after an illness related to a heart infection.

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Paul McCartney lands first No. 1 album in 31 years

Sir Paul McCartney is doing a happy dance after his new album topped the Billboard charts -- and landed him his first No. 1 in his native Britain for the first time in 31 years.

57 years after the Beatles’ first album. It is totally amazing.

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GET BACK…TO HOW IT REALLY HAPPENED Secrets behind the Beatles’ break-up revealed as incredible behind the scenes pics are released for first time

FIFTY years ago, John, Paul, George and Ringo went their separate ways. Pop’s biggest sensations, The Beatles, were driven apart by business issues, Lennon’s obsession with Yoko Ono and what one ob…

I’ve been a huge Beatles’ fan since I was a kid. I never saw these photos before. They are amazing. If does seem like the Beatles weren’t enduring a dark time during the making of the album as the story has ALWAYS gone.

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Paul McCartney – ‘McCartney III’ review: a musical evolution

Like the rest of us, Macca's been whiling away the hours. The result? A stellar return to his three-decade-spanning series

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Paul McCartney on how Elvis Presley inspired The Beatles to quit touring

SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY has shared how Elvis Presley inspired The Beatles to quit touring.

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40 years ago tonight, Monday Night Football broke the news of John Lennon's murder

The world has changed dramatically in the last 40 years. (Hell, it has changed dramatically in the last four years. And in the last four months.) On the evening on December 8, 1980, few vehicles other than word of mouth spoken into wall-mounted telephones

I remember this night well.

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Rare picture of The Beatles in 1958 unearthed by Paul McCartney's brother and unveiled in new book

Strumming their guitars in his auntie's front room, this is Paul McCartney with John Lennon and George Harrison in what is thought to be one of the earliest colour pictures ever taken of the Beatles.

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Keith Richards Is Riding Out the Pandemic in His “Comfies”

A far-ranging conversation with the legendary Rolling Stones guitarist on pandemic life, making music, his new box set, and, yes, his sweatpants.

I hope they can tour in 2021.

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Spirit of World War II Helped Paul McCartney Make ‘McCartney III’

Paul McCartney said his parents' World War II-era determination inspired him to keep working on 'McCartney III.'

As the son of a WWII vet, and a huge Beatles fan for decades-I definitely approve of this message.

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John Lennon Urged Frank Sinatra to Sing 1 of His 'Walls and Bridges' Songs to No Avail

John Lennon thought he had the perfect song for Frank Sinatra on his 5th solo album. Frank didn't take him up on the offer.

Interesting article, but only the masses think that “Imagine” is his greatest song. Actual Beatles aficionados know it’s for the sugar crap that it is.

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Metallica, Pete Townshend, Brian May, Tony Iommi, More Remember Eddie Van Halen | Pitchfork

Sammy Hagar on the passing of his iconic bandmate: “Heartbroken and speechless.”

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Keith Richards and the X-Pensive Winos Detail ‘Live at the Hollywood Palladium’ Box Set

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Keith Richards says he "can't imagine" The Rolling Stones ever retiring

Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has spoken about the future of the band, saying he "can't imagine" them ever retiring.

Good because I still have tickets for the postponed tour. I can’t believe that people believe that we’ll continue to need socially distanced shows. That is paranoia. Regardless, I hope I get to see The Stones again!

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The making of The Beatles: Watch the earliest known footage of John Lennon and Paul McCartney, recorded in 1958

We're stepping back in time with Far Out Magazine's vault to dig out a moment of history after The Beatles were filmed by the Liverpool police force.

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All of David Bowie's albums ranked in order of greatness

As we're such big David Bowie fans here at Far Out we thought we'd give ourselves the unenviable task of ranking all 27 of his album in order of greatness

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Six Decades Into His Career, Bob Dylan Delivers A Gorgeous And Meticulous Record

Six decades into his career, Bob Dylan delivers a gorgeous and meticulous record. It is the rare Dylan album that asks to be understood and comes down to meet its audience.

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Paul McCartney still uses the guitar amp he bought when was 14

Paul McCartney has shared a unique glimpse into his recording process, revealing that he still uses an amplifier he bought when he was 14

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Mick Jagger gives fresh update on new Rolling Stones material

Mick Jagger has given an update on the progress of new music by The Rolling Stones, revealing that he's been working on the material during lockdown

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Ringo Starr on His 80th Birthday: “We’re sort of saying I’m still 79, because we’re hopefully celebrating properly next year”

Ringo Starr was hoping to have a big party for his 80th birthday on July 7th, but the pandemic is keeping him away from his friends and loved one

One of The Beatles is 80. How old do you feel?

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The Beatles: John Lennon estate celebrates Paul McCartney’s 78th Birthday in the BEST way

THE BEATLES star Sir Paul McCartney turned 78-years-old today as the John Lennon estate celebrated his birthday in the best way possible.

This is great! But I still can't believe Paul is 78!

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The moment Chuck Berry punched Keith Richards in the face

We dip into our Far Out Magazine vault to bring one of the most brilliant stories we've ever come across as Chuck Berry punches Keith Richards

I’ve always loved this story.

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Revisit the moment Keith Richards was nearly electrocuted on stage with The Rolling Stones

We take a look back at the moment Keith Richards was nearly electrocuted to death when performing with The Rolling Stones in 1965

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Mick Jagger Pays Tribute to 'Biggest Inspiration' Little Richard

“His music still has the same raw electric energy when you play it now as it did when it first shot through the music scene in the mid 50’s,” Rolling Stones singer writes of late icon

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Drive-In Concerts Are Now a Thing in Denmark

Denmark hosted a drive-in concert last week, where audience members watched Mads Langer perform live from their cars and tuned in on FM radio.

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Mick Jagger is doing just Mick Jagger Is Doing Just Fine With His Quarantine Sheep Pals— And He's Wearing A Jaunty Hat

Mick Jagger, of the Rolling Stones, filmed a cute video for The Tonight Show that showed what he was getting up to in quarantine. It includes sheep herding!

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Mick Jagger responds to Paul McCartney's claims that The Beatles were "better" than The Rolling Stones | NME

Mick Jagger has responded to Paul McCartney's recent comments that The Beatles were a superior band to The Rolling Stones.

The Beatles/Stones thing is silly. You don’t have to choose. Two great, and very different, bands. But the Beatles are better ;-) But man that was a serious burn from Mick Jagger!

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The Rolling Stones Release Timely New Song ‘Living In A Ghost Town’ – Watch The Video

The Rolling Stones, who had planned a major tour before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the world, have done the next best thing: Released a new song and video that, as Mick Jagger says, "would resonate through the times that we’re living in right now." I

I am always excited when The Stones release new music. I’m not sure if I like this yet. On first listen, it sounds like they make fairly regularly. It sounds over produced. “Blue and Lonesome” was an exception and it sounded phenomenal-partially because of the source material.

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The Beatles to host sing-a-long version of 'Yellow Submarine' film online this weekend

The Beatles are set to host a one time only sing-a-long version of their 'Yellow Submarine' film on YouTube this weekend (April 25).

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What The Hell Was Rolling Stones' Charlie Watts Playing Last Night?

Was he just air drumming or was something else going on?

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Charlie Watts’s awesome air-drumming and other ‘One World: Together at Home’ highlights

The Rolling Stones' drummer stole the show... without even playing at all.

This was awesome. The GREATEST air drumming performance OF ALL TIME.

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Best Archival Los Angeles Concerts You Can Stream

One of the biggest things we’re missing right now is live music. While we’re all at home, we thought now would be a great time to revisit some of the best concerts Los Angeles has ever seen, from David Bowie at the Universal Amphitheatre (RIP) to Daft

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Beatles To Unveil Unheard Treasure Trove, 50 Years After ‘Let It Be’

The vintage money-making machine of the most successful band in history continues to rake in millions, even 50 years after Paul McCartney left for a solo career in April 1970.

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Remembering Bill Withers With 5 Great Live Performances | Pitchfork

These concert clips show the late singer-songwriter’s complete mastery

I was very sorry to hear this news. Bill Withers was an extraordinarily sensitive singer and seemed like an equally good man.

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Bob Dylan Shares First New Original Song in 8 Years: Listen | Pitchfork

“Murder Most Foul” is a 17-minute song about the JFK assassination

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Neil Diamond remade Sweet Caroline and it's what this coronavirus world needs

Musician Neil Diamond reached out -- well not exactly -- on Twitter Sunday to give folks a little hope during these tense times.

I LOVE this. I definitely feel better after being reminded that Neil Diamond is still out there doing his thing in the age of coronavirus. Plus, anyone who knows me well, knows that these lyrics are basically tailor made for me-even pre-coronavirus.

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Coronavirus Updates: The Rolling Stones Postpone ‘No Filter Tour’

The Rolling Stones have postponed their upcoming "No Filter Tour" dates because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. See the schedule now.

Crap.

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'Paul McCartney's right in front of me': Beatles fans spot the singer in New Jersey

It’s not Abbey Road, but Main Street will do. Beatles fans spotted Paul McCartney in New Jersey over the weekend.

Yeah. That would be cool.

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Need a Gig? Beatles Fans Chase Dream Job at Paul McCartney's Childhood Home

Beatles Fans Chase Dream Job at Paul McCartney's Childhood Home

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Huey Lewis & the News Debuts 'Her Love Is Killin' Me' Video on 'Kimmel'

The video features appearances by Michael Keaton, Jimmy Buffett and Brandon Flowers

Huey is a guilty pleasure. If you don’t like it, it’s because you don’t understand how smoking hot The News can be. I just hope Huey recovers well enough to tour again. Unfortunately, I never got to see them love. It was always one of those “one day” things because it seemed like they would be around for a really long time.

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The Rolling Stones Unveil 2020 ‘No Filter’ Tour Dates!

“We had the best time on the road last summer,” Keith Richards said in a statement. “And we are ready to do it again!”

Who-hoo!

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‘Mysterious’ Rolling Stones banner appears outside Raymond James Stadium

If you've driven past Raymond James Stadium on Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa recently, you may have noticed a new addition near the photo of Jameis Winston and O.J. Howard.

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Beatles' Abbey Road tops US bestselling vinyl LPs of the 2010s

Lana Del Rey’s Born to Die is the only album made in the 2010s to feature in the US Top 10 vinyl sales of the decade

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A pop-up YouTube account might have locked down Rolling Stones rarities for decades

A collection of at least 75 rare performances by the Rolling Stones briefly appeared on a brand-new YouTube account on New Year’s Eve, then vanished just a day later. Copyright lawyers have a theory: ABKCO Music & Records, which administers the righ

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Rolling Stones will release new album and tour in 2020

Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood told Simon Boyle’s “Bizarre” column of the British newspaper The Sun that the band has been working on unpublished material for some time and a new album will be released. In addition, the band will go on a w

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In Depth Look: The Rolling Stones, Tattoo You

Each Sunday, Pitchfork takes an in-depth look at a significant album from the past, and any record not in our archives is eligible. Today, we revisit the Rolling Stones’ 1981 album, a blueprint for how to exist as an aging, internationally famous rock ban

The first Stones album I bought when it came out!

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1973: Soul clubs of Memphis and New York

These photographs, taken for The Sunday Times in 1973, are the work of photographer David Reed.

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Ginger Baker, Superstar Rock Drummer With Cream, Is Dead at 80 - The New York Times

Teamed with the guitarist Eric Clapton and the bassist Jack Bruce in the band Cream, Mr. Baker helped redefine the role of the drums in rock.

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The Beatles' 'Abbey Road' Is Strolling to No. 1 In the U.K. | Billboard

The Beatles’ historic album is on track for the U.K. chart crown.

This is absolutely amazing. The Beatles have done this over and over and over again. They are the greatest band in history and history is proving that fact.

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How the Beatles Took Recording Technology to a New Level in 'Abbey Road' | Smithsonian

An expert in sound recording details how the band deployed stereo and synthesizers to put a unique artistic stamp on this iconic album

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Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr reunite at Abbey Road

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr have reunited at Abbey Road Studios to mark the 50th anniversary of The Beatles' 'Abbey Road'.

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Why the Black Keys shut out hundreds of fans, causing chaos at the Wiltern

The Black Keys made tickets to their Wiltern show nontransferable to third-party vendors, leaving fans who bought tickets from sites such as StubHub turned away at the doors.

I got to A LOT of concerts in Los Angeles and this doesn't surprise me at all. The larger venues are all nightmares, "third parties" are legalized scalping that only drives costs up, and the Wiltern is an unbelievably poorly run place to see a show. I've had several bad experiences there, and the last one, in August, was a nightmare. The staff is rude, unprofessional and act like you are only allowed to be there as a favor they grant. And the parking is horrendous even by Los Angeles standards.

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'This tape rewrites everything we knew about the Beatles'

Mark Lewisohn knows the Fab Four better than they knew themselves. The expert’s tapes of their tense final meetings shed new light on Abbey Road – and inspired a new stage show

This is fascinating. It is extremely rare that I learn something genuinely new about The Beatles.

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The Rolling Stones in Phoenix: raw, scrappy and unpolished in concert. And that's how it should be

During their tour stop in the Phoenix area on Aug. 26, the Rolling Stones still rocked with a youthful abandon.

I was there. It was amazing. Musically, they have somehow not only maintained quality, but surpassed where they were in their live sound during many periods of their career.

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Phoenix Was Part of The Rolling Stones' History 38 Years Ago | Phoenix New Times

Relive the historic 1981 show at Sun Devil Stadium

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The Rolling Stones at the Rose Bowl: Alive and Kicking

The band's Pasadena performance follows Mick Jagger's heart surgery, and they sounded fit, loose and energized.

I was at that '94 show! It was my first Stones' concert (although I'd already been listening to them for 15 years). HOW can that be 25 years ago? I couldn't make it last night (due to Moptu not being funded. But I'm going to the Pheonix show! Whooooo-hooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Beatles fans mark 50 years of Abbey Road cover

The band's famous cover of their 11th studio album was shot on this London zebra crossing half a century ago.

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Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones visit The Menil Collection after Houston show

Even rock stars like to take in a little culture.

The Stones have always bee the real deal, they sincerely appreciate good music and art.

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Resurrected Stones Film Finds Pivot Point In Rock History : NPR

In December of 1968, some of the biggest names in rock and roll came together to film The Rolling Stones' Rock and Roll Circus. The film was recently given a 4K restoration.

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Woodstock 50 Relocating to Merriweather Post Pavilion in Maryland

The final lineup has yet to be confirmed for the August event

Go to the reunion as Yasgur's farm. This is a joke.

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CRITICAL MASS: Gone for 50 years — The Rolling Stones was Brian Jones' band

You might dispute that. You might point out that little Keith Richards and Michael Jagger rode tricycles together until Jagger's family moved the five miles from Dartford to Wilmington, Kent in 1954.

When I was a kid, many years after he left the band, Brian Jones was my favorite Stone and he was absolutely the leader of the band.

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The Best Rolling Stones Songs That Don’t Really Sound Like the Rolling Stones | Pitchfork

Ten times they transcended their blues-rock traditions

Great list of deeper Stones’ tracks not ruined by endless plays on rock stations. For the most part.

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Rolling Stones make triumphant return following Jagger's reported surgery

CHICAGO - For anyone who ever doubted Mick Jagger was superhuman, the Rolling Stones’ Soldier Field show Friday would make you a believer.

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The Rolling Stones on How They Craft the Perfect Set List

What’s Keith’s favorite show-opener? Why doesn’t Mick like playing “Beast of Burden?” The band shares how they plan a gig ahead of their U.S. tour launch

The guys are back on tour baby!

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20 Photos of Frank Sinatra Looking Cool, Drinking Coffee

The Chairman of the Board loved a cup of joe. 

Frank, always cool. Plus: coffee!

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Back To The Beach: How Sun, Sand And Surf Inspired Beach Music

The Beach Boys created the “California Dream” but beach music has its roots all over the US – or anywhere where there’s sand and restless spirits.

Surf music is the only form of music that is indigenous to Southern California. But, what they call "beach music" here, tells the story of the culture.

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Buddy Holly And Roy Orbison Joint Hologram Tour Announces Dates

“When you look at the architects of the Rock and Roll era, the names that come to mind are Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly.”

It's a little weird. But I'm curious.

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GREAT VIDEO: What makes Ringo a Great Drummer - Tribute by Sina

Ringo is still the most underrated drummer in Rock. This humble tribute is meant to illustrate the importance of Ringo Starr's unique drum work for the Beatl...

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Creedence Clearwater Revival To Finally Release 'Live at Woodstock'

Creedence Clearwater Revival's entire performance at Woodstock will finally be released, 50 years after the band played at the legendary music festival.

"Wouldn't hold out much hope for the tape deck though...Or the Creedence."

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See Hollywood Vampires Bring Out Steven Tyler, Marilyn Manson at L.A. Concert

Rock supergroup brought out special guests at Greek Theatre ahead of the release of new LP Rise

I was at this show and it was excellent! Alice Cooper puts on an excellent show, and I never saw Aerosmith so I was excited to see Joe Perry (and I'm a guitar player). I kept saying that I hoped Steven Tyler would show up. Anything is possible a show in LA. When it happened though...I went a little bit nuts. At least for me. If you want to see more footage, I'll be posting some footage on my IG: JoshPNamm. But the footage in the article is pretty awesome.

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Fiona Apple, Neil Young, Beck, Cat Power Appear on Echo in the Canyon Film Soundtrack | Pitchfork

Listen to Jakob Dylan’s Mamas & the Papas cover from the documentary’s soundtrack

Not that thrilled about most of the artists on the soundtrack given how many of the artists that were there are still here (how about Bob instead of Jakob?). But I am very excited about the documentary. I grew up in L.A., in the next canyon over and am a big fan of the era's music.

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The Best Rolling Stones Songs That Don’t Really Sound Like the Rolling Stones | Pitchfork

Ten times they transcended their blues-rock traditions

No. They they aren't. But the basic point of this is true. Being the second greatest band in rock n roll history is still not bad!

"The truth is, the Stones could be every bit as musically adventurous as the Beatles. But their experiments remained just that—brief trial runs that never fundamentally altered their DNA. Anytime they’ve strayed from their base to explore more au courant sounds, they’ve always been sure to hedge their bets by counterbalancing their albums with songs that reassure us how much they still love rockin’. Even their most atypical genre exercises rarely break free from traditional verse/chorus/verse schematics. The Stones are essentially like those foodies who are eager to Instagram the most exotic dish at their neighborhood’s new poke bar, only to hit up the McDonald’s drive-thru on the way home."

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Wanda Jackson on Why She Had to Retire From Touring

“I wanted to work right up until the point that I couldn’t. That point has been reached,” says the “Queen of Rockabilly”

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Mick Jagger 'will undergo heart valve replacement surgery this week' after postponing The Rolling Stones' US tour

MICK Jagger is set to undergo heart valve replacement surgery this week after postponing The Rolling Stones’ US tour, The Sun can reveal. The 75-year-old rocker will be having the op in New Y…

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No word yet from Jazz Fest about Rolling Stones ticket refunds

The Rolling Stones cancelled their May 2 appearance, leaving ticket holders in limbo.

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Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Wanda Jackson announces retirement from touring

A Maud native, Jackson launched her musical career while still a student at Capitol Hill High School in Oklahoma City, when country musician Hank Thompson heard her singing on a local radio station. When "You Can't Have My Love,” her 1954 duet with

This is sad news. I was fortunate to see her play many times over the past couple of decades. I also got to hear her speak about her long career and met he twice. She is a very classy, very nice, very talented lady. The kind of person who is becoming more and more rare.

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Rolling Stones’ ‘Circus,’ once lost and unfinished, will receive a theatrical release

For over two decades, “The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus” was a lost film, unfinished and unseen, more rumor than pop culture memory. Now, in time for the North American leg of the Stones’ ongoing No Filter Tour, “Circus” has been remaster