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Who Touring Guitarist Simon Townshend Talks "Quadrophenia" Trek; New Solo Album

12/19/2012 at 3:00 am

Rick Diamond/Getty ImagesLast week, The Who ******* up the first leg of its "Quadrophenia and More" Tour.  The North American trek wound down with a December 9 concert in Uncasville, Connecticut, a few days before the British rock legends participated in the star-studded 12.12.12 -- The Concert for Sandy Relief.  Once 2013 begins, The Who will return for a second leg that kicks off January 28 in Anaheim, California. read more ≫


Composer of Eddie Holman Hit "Hey There Lonely Girl" Sues Alicia Keys for Copyright Infringement

12/18/2012 at 6:00 pm

Eddie Holman (Steve Snowden/Getty Images)Not long ago, the website Showbiz411.com reported that composer Earl Shuman, who co-wrote the 1970 Eddie Holman hit "Hey There Lonely Girl," was going to sue R&B star Alicia Keys for allegedly appropriating a portion of his song in her current hit "Girl on Fire," without giving him credit.  Well, now he's gone and done it. read more ≫


Track List Revealed for Digital Album Featuring Highlights from Star-Studded "12.12.12" Benefit Concert

12/18/2012 at 3:03 pm

Columbia RecordsThe track list has been revealed for the digital album featuring performances from last week's star-studded benefit show at New York City's Madison Square Garden, 12.12.12 -- The Concert for Sandy Relief.  Nearly every artist who hit the stage at the event is represented on the 24-song collection, which costs $12.99 and is expected to be released on Wednesday, according to iTunes. read more ≫


Player to Release First New Album in Almost 20 Years

12/18/2012 at 12:01 pm

Frontiers RecordsThe veteran pop-rock act Player is set to return with its first studio album in almost two decades.  Too Many Reasons is scheduled to be released on February 26.  It will feature 12 new original tunes, as well as an acoustic rendition of the band's biggest hit, "Baby Come Back," which topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1978. read more ≫


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