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UPDATED – Beatles Hollywood Bowl CD Reissue Due in September

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Long-Awaited Digital Remastering of Beatles Hollywood Bowl Performances from 1964 and 1965 Without Bogus Audience Track Precedes World Premiere of "The Beatles: Eight Days...
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Carole King: ‘A Natural Woman – The Ode Collection’ Liner Notes (1994)

Joining in the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Carole King's milestone Tapestry album on February 10, 2021, and the multiple Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and...

Cosby to Pass the Microphone as Playboy Jazz Emcee

Dr. William H. Cosby, the famed comedian, Grammy-winning recording artist, author, philanthropist, community activist and educator, will intro the artists this weekend for his...

Chuck Leavell on Sea Level, ‘Cats on the Coast’ (1977)

"Sea Level Rises Again...Allman Brothers Reunion Notwithstanding," featuring an exclusive interview with ex-ABB (and future Rolling Stones) keyboardist Chuck Leavell about his band Sea...
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Nokie Edwards Memorial a Fond Farewell to Ventures Guitar Hero

Pastor Andre Veluzat and his son Pastor Paul Veluzat hosted a memorial for Nokie Edwards, legendary lead guitarist with The Ventures, Rock 'n' Roll...
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Rick Shaw, Miami Radio Legend – A WQAM Listener’s Appreciation

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Miami radio legend Rick Shaw passed away at his home in Cooper City, Florida, on Friday, September 22, 2017. He was 78. Shaw was the top-rated...
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Bernie Leadon, Henry Diltz and Epix ‘Laurel Canyon’ Rockumentary

"This is my photograph of Bernie Leadon at the top of Laurel Canyon some years ago," said renowned rock photographer Henry Diltz in a...
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Santa Clarita Remembers Good Vibes with Rod Bennett

Family, Friends, Students & Bandmates Flood Social Media with Tributes and Memories By Stephen K. Peeples Longtime Santa Clarita resident and Arroyo Seco Junior High School...

Nesmith Rejoins Monkees For Fall Tour; Stops in L.A., Santa Barbara

Surviving Monkees Michael Nesmith, Micky Dolenz, and Peter Tork return to the concert stage in November 2012 for a historic, 12-date tour of the...

Mark Lewisohn Beatles Bio Makes Others Obsolete

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Review of 'The Beatles: All These Years, Vol. 1 — Tune In,’ First Installment of Lewisohn's 3-Part Biography The latest book by world-renowned Beatles expert Mark...