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January 11, 2021
Former Lou Reed, Foreigner Keyboardist Michael Fonfara Passes
Internationally renowned CANADIAN keyboard player MICHAEL FONFARA, who spent many years playing with LOU REED and FOREIGNER, passed away in a TORONTO hospital on JANUARY 8th due to complications from a two-year battle with cancer. He was 74. FONFARA … more »
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May 11, 2020
Update: The World Mourns The Loss Of Iconic Artist Little Richard Who Died At 87
Updating our story from the weekend, the world is paying tribute to Rock & Roll legend LITTLE RICHARD (RICHARD WAYNE PENNIMAN) who has died at the age of 87 this past SATURDAY (NET NEWS 5/9) in NASHVILLE. The cause of death was bone cancer, … more »
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May 9, 2020
Little Richard Dies At 87
Rock & Roll legend LITTLE RICHARD (RICHARD WAYNE PENNIMAN) has died at the age of 87 TODAY (5/9). The cause of death was bone cancer, according to his son, DANNY JONES PENNIMAN. The self-proclaimed “Architect Of Rock And Roll,” … more »
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February 26, 2020
St. Jude Rock ‘N' Roll Nashville Marathon Expands Into A Music Festival
The ROCK 'N' ROLL MARATHON SERIES revealed today (2/26) that its annual ST. JUDE ROCK 'N' ROLL NASHVILLE MARATHON will expand to include a daylong music festival featuring more than 60 acts encompassing Country, Rock, Pop, Americana, … more »
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December 27, 2019
Sleepy LaBeef, Rockabilly Cult Figure, Dies At 84
SLEEPY LaBEEF, born THOMAS PAUSLEY LaBEFF, a pioneering Rock and Country performer whose career began in the mid-'50s, died THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26th at 84. No cause was given. The six-and-a-half-feet-tall LaBEEF was an imposing live performer … more »
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September 21, 2019
Miley Cyrus, Alicia Keys, Chance The Rapper Kick Off Second Night Of iHeartRadio Music Festival With Flair
The second night of the iHEARTRADIO MUSIC FESTIVAL had a lot to live up to as it got underway at LAS VEGAS' sold-out T-MOBILE ARENA with a star-studded line-up which included MILEY CYRUS, ZAC BROWN BAND, DEF LEPPARD, H.E.R., ALICIA KEYS, MUMFORD … more »
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September 20, 2019
Green Day Make Triumphant Return To iHeartRadio Music Festival Stage In Vegas; Cabello, Halsey Soar
Seven years after GREEN DAY's BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG stormed off the iHEARTRADIO MUSIC FESTIVAL stage, the band returned with a triumphant set at this year's ninth iteration at the T-MOBILE ARENA in LAS VEGAS, underway tonight and streaming … more »
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April 22, 2019
Schedule Set For Blues Music Week In Memphis
The schedule has been set for the BLUES FOUNDATION’s BLUES MUSIC WEEK that runs from MAY 8th-10th at various locations in MEMPHIS. The festivities start with the induction of the 40th class of the BLUES FOUNDATION’s BLUES HALL OF FAME, being … more »
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March 7, 2019
88.5 FM/Los Angeles Again Partners With Doheny Blues Festival
UNIV. OF CALIFORNIA/NORTHRIDGE Triple A KCSN and SADDLEBACK COLLEGE Triple A KSBR/ MISSION VIEJO, CA. have announced their continued partnership as the radio title sponsor for the DOHENY BLUES FESTIVAL. The 22nd annual event is happening MAY 18th-19th at … more »
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February 11, 2019
311 Documentary Hits The Big Screen on 3/11
A film documentary on the band 311 will be screened on hundreds of movie theaters nationwide for one night only on 311 DAY, 3/11/2019. The 90-minute film, produced by 311 and WAYNE PRICE, features high-quality concert footage with fans discussing their … more »