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Frontman For The English Beat, Ranking Roger, Dead at 56

Roger Charlery, best known as Ranking Roger, singer of the widely influential U.K. group The Beat — known as The English Beat in the U.S. — died Tuesday afternoon, at 56. The singer was diagnosed…
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Dozens of Music Companies File Copyright Suit Against Charter Communications

Billboard - More than 50 leading record labels and publishers have filed a lawsuit against Charter Communications, Inc. for contributing and profiting off its internet subscribers' copyright infringement. The lawsuit, filed Friday in Colorado, accuses…
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Scott Walker of the Walker Brothers dies at age 76

LONDON (AP) — Scott Walker, the influential singer, songwriter and producer whose hits with the Walker Brothers in the 1960s included “The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine Anymore,” has died. He was 76. The record company…
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Woodstock 50: Brandi Carlile, Sturgill Simpson, Margo Price to Perform

America’s most iconic music festival Woodstock is back and will commemorate 50 years of peace, love and music with more than 80 acts performing the Aug. 16-18 event in Watkins Glen, N.Y. Jade Bird, Brandi Carlile, Anderson…
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Peloton Is Being Sued by Music Publishers for $150 Million

Rolling Stone -  By: Amy X. Wang Indoor bike company Peloton has amassed a cult following and a $4 billion valuation off of its dreamy lifestyle sell: Well-dressed men and women pedal their way to…
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Fleetwood Mac Split With Lindsey Buckingham Was ‘Only Route’

Christine McVie said the departure of Lindsey Buckingham was “the only route we could take” to avoid a complete breakup of Fleetwood Mac. Buckingham left the band last year after his relationship with Stevie Nicks disintegrated, leading to a lawsuit that was later settled. In a…
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Dick Dale, surf rock pioneer dead at 81

Surf rock pioneer Dick Dale has died at the age of 81 years old, according to reports. Affectionally known by many as “The King of the Surf Guitar,” Dale is credited as the originator of…
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David Byrne, Brian May, Trent Reznor Named Among Rock Hall Induction Speakers

Ultimate Classic Rock Queen guitarist Brian May was announced as the presenter who’ll induct Def Leppard into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on March 29, with pop star Harry Styles named as Stevie Nicks’ presenter. David Byrne was named for Radiohead, Duran Duran’s Simon Le Bon…
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HEART REUNITES AT LOVE ROCKS NYC CONCERT

Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart shared a stage together for the first time since October 2016 last night. They played at New York's Beacon Theatre as part of the Love Rocks NYC, a benefit for God's Love We Deliver, and delivered…
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ROBERT PLANT TO PLAY WOODSTOCK 50TH ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL

LOUDWIRE - https://loudwire.com/robert-plant-greta-van-fleet-woodstock-50/ A huge list of bands reportedly playing Woodstock’s 50th anniversary festival has been leaked. According to Variety, Robert Plant, Greta Van Fleet, Cage the Elephant and more are confirmed to perform. Woodstock 50 will take place from…
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