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From a Coldplay kiss cam to Steve Miller’s cancelled tour (and more), it’s a cruel summer for concerts
Sky-high ticket prices, band infighting and alleged shenanigans in the crowd are putting a damper on the summer concert vibe ...
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Bill Eggert | Rock 'n' roll heaven revisited
We lost several noteworthy singers recently such as Bryan Wilson, Sly Stone, Roberta Flack and Rick Derringer. Ironically, ...
Noteworthy and influential people who've died this year
June saw the loss of several influential figures in music, sports, and beyond. Brian Wilson was the creative force behind The Beach Boys and passed away at 82. His work turned the band into an icon ...
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Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, whose ministry was toppled by prostitution scandals, dies at 90
In 2022, he shared memories at the memorial service for Lewis, his cousin and rock ‘n’ roll pioneer. The pair had released “The Boys From Ferriday,” a gospel album, earlier that year.
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Rick Derringer dies: 'Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo' hitmaker was 77
Rick Derringer's connection to guitarist and singer Dickey Betts Rick Derringer's signature solo hit, "Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo," was released in 1973.