Celebrating their 40th anniversary, the band will also publish a commemorative book and start work on a documentary film.
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The highly influential band are best known for being early proponents of what would soon become recognized as country rock
His 1969 residency at the International Hotel marked his return to the stage for the first time in 8 years. It’s commemorated with a deluxe 11-CD box set
The album was certified double platinum and earned the band a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. It stayed on the charts for three years.
Said Arlo about the title track, “An 18-minute song doesn’t get airplay. You can’t expect that. So the fact that it became a hit was absurd.”
The “King of Pop” died in 2009 while in the midst of grueling rehearsals for a concert residency in London. Watch the Jackson 5 perform a favorite
The stamps showcase 16 of the characters that appear on the series including Big Bird, Ernie, Bert, Cookie Monster, Oscar the Grouch, Grover and Elmo
Alice Cooper, Joe Perry and Johnny Depp return for their second release, “a totally different animal than the first.” Watch them perform live
He’s got a typically busy calendar with many dates with Alison Krauss, plus the annual Outlaw Music Festival with A-List guests
The new reggae label is co-founded by Ringo’s son Zak Starkey. Its debut release features covers of blues classics by Muddy Waters and others.