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Queen’s Greatest Hits reaches six million UK sales
Written by admin on February 10, 2014 – 9:41 pm -“Queen – Greatest Hits” has become the first album to reach six million sales in the UK, according to the Official Chart Company.
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Bruce Springsteen announces US tour dates for 2014
Written by admin on February 10, 2014 – 2:40 pm -Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have announced 15 new tour dates in the US starting in Cincinnati, OH, on April 8.
The shows follow concerts in South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
On stage in Perth, Australia (Feb 8, 2014). Photo credit: Jo Lopez
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Happy Together Tour – 30th anniversary line-up
Written by admin on February 10, 2014 – 2:05 pm -The 30th anniversary Happy Together Tour kicks off on June 7 in Biloxi, Mississippi.
The line-up for the tour includes The Turtles Featuring Flo & Eddie, Chuck Negron formerly of Three Dog Night, Mark Farner formerly of Grand Funk Railroad, Gary Lewis & The Playboys and Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels. Among the classic hits that fans can expect to hear are “We’re An American Band,” “Some Kind of Wonderful,” “Devil With A Blue Dress,” “Good Golly Miss Molly,” “Mama Told Me Not To Come,” “Joy To The World,” “This Diamond Ring,” and of course “Happy Together”.
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Complete “Lost Lennon Interview” released by Hard Rock
Written by admin on February 9, 2014 – 11:17 pm -Hard Rock has made available a two-hour interview with John Lennon and Yoko Ono conducted in 1968 by Keele University student Maurice Hindle.
The interview, available in its entirety for the first time, is presented on HardRock.com, complete with transcripts, analysis and a memorabilia gallery.
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The Beatles conquer America – 50th Anniversary
Written by admin on February 7, 2014 – 11:37 am -Today (February 7) is the 50th anniversary of the day that The Beatles first touched down on US soil, beginning a 15-day trip that would change the course of US popular culture.
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