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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

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

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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…

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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.

Daily Mirror

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

Manchester Evening News

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.

Los Angeles Times

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