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Levon Helm, Drummer and Singer for the Band, Dies at 71

19 Apr Drummer/vocalist Levon Helm has died after a long battle with throat cancer. He was 71. Most famous as a member of the iconic and influential roots rock group The Band, his career started as a drummer for rockabilly legend Ronnie Hawkins' band the Hawks. Here, Helm played with four other musicians, Robbie Robertson, Richard Manuel, Rick Danko,... Read more »

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Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Expands Tour

17 Apr The well-traveled Bruce Springsteen and his E Street Band have added a new North American leg to their Wrecking Ball tour, in support of the band's latest album. The added dates include a three-night hometown closer at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The band recently lost saxophonist Clarence Clemons from a stroke. To fill... Read more »

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Dave Matthews Band Announces New Album

16 Feb The Dave Matthews Band has announced that they are back at it again, working on a new album with the help of Steve Lillywhite, as confirmed by CBS News.  The producer helped Dave and the guys on their previous three studio albums as fans might remember, 'Under the Table and Dreaming', 'Crash', and 'Before These Crowded Streets'. Details... Read more »

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Band Of Skulls 'Bruises' Music Video

19 Jan English alternative rock group, Band of Skulls, has just released a music video for Bruises. It is the second single to come off their latest album Sweet Sour. Band of Skulls is a trio who met in college and have been performing ever since, mainly playing in nightclubs in the London area. Sweet Sour is their second full length studio album. A... Read more »

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The Allman Brothers Announce Tour Dates to Celebrate 40th Anniversary...

02 Jan The Allman Brothers consider 2012 the Year of the Peach. Today, the band announced a series of tour dates at the Beacon Theater in New York. The performances begin on March 9 and end on March 25; if ticket sales go well, the band may add additional shows. Since 1989, The Allman Brothers have done a series of concerts at the Beacon, with the... Read more »

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