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Manny Charlton obituary

Guitarist and arranger with the rock band Nazareth whose work was a major inspiration for Guns N’ Roses

The Guardian - UK

Renfrewshire Councillors praise the success of Kilbarchan Pipe Band

Councillors credit the local band for their recent success

Daily Record

Sir Elton John collaborates with Leeds band Yard Act as artists spotted in recording studio

Many fans are very happy the two artists are working together on music

Leeds Live

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Ronnie Hawkins: One of rock’n’roll’s greatest showmen

A larger-than-life figure, Hawkins advised a teenage Elvis to change his name, saw his backing group The Hawks morph into The Band under Bob Dylan, and had his garage burnt down by houseguest John Lennon

The Independent UK

From the Beatles to Adele, 20 unforgettable Hollywood Bowl concerts

LOS ANGELES — By its very nature, a visit to the Hollywood Bowl is a memorable event. Even before stepping into the venue itself, attendees might enjoy a preshow picnic, while the trek up Peppertree Lane feels like you're hiking the final few steps of the Yellow Brick Road.

Los Angeles Times

Ronnie Hawkins, rock’n’roll legend who mentored The Band, dies aged 87

Arkansas-born showman – known as ‘The Hawk’ – cut his teeth on the South’s tough 50s circuit but settled in Canada where he nurtured local talent

The Guardian - AU

Ronnie Hawkins, rockabilly singer and key figure in formation of the Band, dies at 87

Ronnie Hawkins, the rowdy rockabilly singer who was instrumental in the formation of the pioneering Americana group the Band, died on Sunday. He was 87.

Los Angeles Times

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Ronnie Hawkins dead: Rockabilly legend known as The Hawk dies aged 87

Ronnie Hawkins, who was known as being a huge influence on Canada's rock scene, has died at the age of 87

Daily Mirror

Rocker Ronnie Hawkins, dies at 87, patron of Canadian rock

Ronnie Hawkins, a brash rockabilly star from Arkansas who became a patron of the Canadian music scene has died at age 87

The Independent UK

When Mavis Staples and Levon Helm met for some final music

Two vital American musicians met and jammed together in the summer of 2011 when legendary singer Mavis Staples visited her good friend Levon Helm of The Band in Woodstock, New York

The Independent UK

With sequel plans, Rob Reiner turns 'Spinal Tap' up to 11

Rob Reiner is getting the band back together

The Independent UK

Mavis Staples & Levon Helm: Carry Me Home review – a final blaze of glory for the late Band musician

On poignant yet defiant recordings made in 2011 shortly before Helm’s death, Staples’ commanding vocals give enormous vibrancy to blues, folk and soul standards

The Guardian - UK

Lost footage of Bob Dylan's 1969 Isle of Wight performance unearthed by San Diego company

SAN DIEGO — David Peck's birthday gift came early this year. The founder of San Diego's 30-year-old Reelin' in the Years Productions — a leading archive for rare music film and video footage — on Monday announced the discovery of previously unseen 1969 concert footage of Bob Dylan and The…

Tribune News Service

Simon Cowell threatens to resurrect The X Factor just one year after ITV cancelled it

The X Factor ran from 2004 until 2018 – before limping off screens in 2019 with two spin-offs; The Band and The X Factor Celebrity. ITV confirmed last June that the show won't be back – but Simon has other plans.

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New 'Take That' spotted for the first time as filming begins up north on band's film with popular comedian

The film, Greatest Days, has begun filming with comedian and actress Aisling Bea

Los Angeles Times

Country trio Lady A’s messy dispute with singer Lady A finally appears to be settled

Veteran blues singer Anita White and the country band formerly known as Lady Antebellum have settled their dueling lawsuits over who gets to use the name Lady A.

Salon

Why "Revolver" still matters

The band's 1966 album was so eclectic it seems on the verge of exploding

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