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Elvis Presley’s Graceland opens “60 Years of Elvis” exhibit

Written by admin on March 7, 2014 – 5:06 pm -

Elvis Presley Enterprises is celebrating the 60th anniversary of Elvis’ first recording with the new “60 Years of Elvis” exhibit at Graceland. The exhibit forms part of Graceland’s VIP tour experience.

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The day the Beatles rocked Vegas

Written by admin on March 4, 2014 – 9:37 pm -

Our friends over at Vegas.com have put together an interesting piece about the Beatles and Las Vegas, in celebration of the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Fab Four’s visit to Sin City.

The Beatles in Las Vegas

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Happy 70th Birthday Roger Daltrey

Written by admin on March 1, 2014 – 9:46 am -

Rock legend Roger Daltrey celebrates his 70th Birthday today. The Who frontman was born March 1, 1944 in Hammersmith, London.

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Dolly Parton and Blondie confirm Glastonbury shows

Written by admin on February 28, 2014 – 6:49 am -

Dolly Parton and Blondie have both announced that they will perform at this year’s Glastonbury Festival.

Speaking on the red carpet of the NME Awards on Wednesday night, Debbie Harry told Metro: “We just heard today – we’re going to be doing Glastonbury.”

Dolly made her announcement via Twitter yesterday:

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New releases update – March 2014

Written by admin on February 27, 2014 – 8:36 pm -

New music releases March 2014

The New Releases page has been updated to include this month’s music CD, DVD and Blu-ray releases from classic artists.

Highlights for March include:

  • “Bob Dylan – The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration (Deluxe Edition)” in multiple formats (3 Mar)
  • “Sensation – The Story of The Who’s Tommy” on DVD and Blu-ray (11 May)
  • “Elvis Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis – Legacy Edition” 2-CD collection (18 Mar)
  • “Rod Stewart – Tonight’s The Night: Live 1976-1998” 4-CD box set (18 Mar)
  • Elton John’s “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road – 40th Anniversary” in multiple formats (25 Mar)
  • “Johnny Cash – Out Among the Stars” on CD/Vinyl (25 Mar)
  • “Musicares Tribute to Bruce Springsteen” on DVD/Blu-ray (25 Mar).

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