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John Lennon Died 32 Years Ago Today

12/09/2012 at 3:00 am

Vinnie Zuffante/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesSaturday marks the 32nd anniversary of the death of John Lennon.  The Beatles legend was gunned down by deranged fan Mark David Chapman outside of his New York City apartment building on the evening of December 8, 1980.  A number of events are taking place around the world on this day to mark Lennon's passing.  Among them is the annual the Dream Power John Lennon Super Live concert at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, which is organized -- and will be attended -- by the rock g read more ≫

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The Doors' "Live at the Bowl '68" to Get Its TV Premiere Saturday on VH1 Classic

12/08/2012 at 3:00 am

Henry Diltz/Elektra RecordsJim Morrison was born on December 8, 1943, and VH1 Classic is marking the late Doors frontman's birthday by airing a variety of shows focusing on his famous band all day long on Saturday.  Among the highlights of the music channel's "The Doors Day" programming will be the TV premiere of the group's recently released concert video, Live at the Bowl '68. read more ≫

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The Rolling Stones' Jagger, Richards to Visit "Letterman" on Tuesday

12/07/2012 at 6:00 pm

Photo: RankinThe Rolling Stones will be spending some quality time in the New York City area during the coming week or so, as the band will play the first of three scheduled U.S. concerts on Saturday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.  While in the Big Apple, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards also will pay a special visit to CBS' Late Show with David Letterman on Tuesday night. read more ≫

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Watch Video for Cheap Trick's New Holiday Tune, "I Want You for Christmas"

12/07/2012 at 3:00 pm

Cheap Trick UnlimitedA video for Cheap Trick's brand-new holiday tune, "I Want You for Christmas," got its TV premiere Thursday on VH1 Classic to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the release of the first A Very Special Christmas charity album.  The tune, a re-worked rendition of the power-pop band's classic hit "I Want You to Want Me," appears on the new compilation A Very Special Christmas 25th Anniversary, which is the eighth installment in the series. read more ≫

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Springsteen, Dylan, Young in Top 10 of "Rolling Stone" Mag's 50 Best Albums & Songs Lists of 2012

12/07/2012 at 12:00 pm

Columbia RecordsRolling Stone has released its annual lists of the 50 Best Albums and 50 Best Songs of 2012 and, as far of the magazine is concerned, some of the best music was put out by artists who have been kicking around since the 1960s and '70s.  Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, and Neil Young & Crazy Horse all landed in the top 10 of both tallies with their recent releases. read more ≫

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