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McCartney, Elton, Stevie, Aretha Among Artists Mourning Producer Phil Ramone

04/01/2013 at 12:01 pm

Mary McCartney/MPL Communications Ltd.Legendary music producer Phil Ramone **** Saturday at the age of 79 following hospitalization for an aortic aneurysm.  Even if you've never heard of him, chances are Ramone produced some of your favorite songs, and some of music's biggest names have taken to Twitter, Facebook and elsewhere to mourn him. read more ≫


Turtles Singer Howard Kaylan to Publish Autobiography, "Shell Shocked," Later This Month

04/01/2013 at 9:00 am

Backbeat BooksTurtles lead singer Howard Kaylan has penned a new memoir about his long and colorful career in the music business that's set to be published on April 16.  As its title suggests, Shell Shocked: My Life with the Turtles, Flo and Eddie, and Frank Zappa, etc. delves into the many highlights of Kaylan's musical journey, on which he's been accompanied by his longtime singing partner Mark Volman. read more ≫


Stevie Nicks Discusses Her "In Your Dreams" Documentary, Which Opens in Theaters Tuesday

04/01/2013 at 6:00 am

Weapons of Mass EntertainmentIn Your Dreams, the documentary that chronicles the making of Stevie Nicks' 2011 solo album of the same name, gets its theatrical release starting on Tuesday.  The movie, which will open in more than 70 theaters across North America that day, was directed by ex-Eurythmics guitarist Dave Stewart, who also co-produced and co-wrote the songs on Stevie's record. read more ≫


Rolling Stones Hint That Big Announcement Is Coming This Week

04/01/2013 at 3:00 am

Photo: RankinAfter confirming last week that they'll indeed be playing a headlining set this June at the U.K.'s Glastonbury festival, The Rolling Stones apparently are preparing to make another big announcement in the next few days.  The rock legends have begun posting various messages on their official websites hinting that some special news will be revealed on Wednesday. read more ≫


Rare Signed Copy of Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's" Album Sells For $290,500

04/01/2013 at 3:00 am

Capitol RecordsA 1967 Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album autographed by all four members of The Beatles was sold on Saturday for $290,500 by Heritage Auctions in Dallas.  The album's pre-sale estimate was $30,000, but two bidders vying to own the rare piece of music memorabilia drove the price to a record high.  read more ≫


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