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“The Art of McCartney” tribute album
Written by admin on April 7, 2014 – 5:18 pm -Bulletproof Recording Company, Inc. are celebrating Paul McCartney’s long career with an album featuring some of the world’s best-known artists performing some of McCartney’s finest songs.
The double album will feature 32 artists, including Bob Dylan, Brian Wilson, Billy Joel, Steve Miller Band, Jeff Lynne, Willie Nelson, Barry Gibb, Roger Daltrey, Jamie Cullum, and Corinne Bailey Rae. Among the tracks that will be included are: Read more »
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New Michael Jackson album “XSCAPE” to feature unheard recordings
Written by admin on April 2, 2014 – 12:55 pm -An album of new music from Michael Jackson is on the way in May. “XSCAPE” will feature eight previously unreleased recordings, which have been worked on by some of the world’s top producers, including Timbaland, Rodney Jerkins, Stargate and John McClain. There will also be a deluxe edition of the album featuring all of the recordings in their original form.
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Christine McVie rejoining Fleetwood Mac for “On With The Show” tour
Written by admin on March 28, 2014 – 7:32 pm -Christine McVie will join Fleetwood Mac on tour for the first time in 16 years when the band embarks on the “On With The Show” tour in September.
The 34 date “On With The Show” tour will take in 33 cities, starting in Minneapolis, Minnesota on September 30 and closing in Tampa, Florida on December 20.
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“Rod Stewart – Tonight’s The Night: Live 1976-1998” – 4-CD collection
Written by admin on March 23, 2014 – 4:02 pm -“Rod Stewart – Tonight’s The Night: Live 1976-1998” is a new 4-CD box set that features 58 previously unreleased live highlights from Rod Stewart’s tours of the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. The collection features well known classics such as “Maggie May,” “You Wear It Well,” and “Every Picture Tells A Story,” lesser known album tracks, and covers of Brit pop material by Primal Scream and Oasis.
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Kate Bush is returning to the stage
Written by admin on March 21, 2014 – 7:36 pm -Kate Bush has surprised the music world by announcing that she will return to the stage with a series of shows at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, London.
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