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February 22, 2019
Envision Networks' MeTV FM Pays Tribute To Peter Tork
ENVISION NETWORKS' METV FM streaming aired a tribute to PETER TORK, the late member of THE MONKEES who passed away yesterday. Commented METV FM PD RICK O'DELL, “We’ve lost another link to our childhood. Affiliates of METV FM will … more »
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February 22, 2019
Benztown Bids Adieu To Peter Tork
BENZTOWN has put together an audio tribute to PETER TORK, bassist/guitarist/keyboardist of '60s teen-pop group THE MONKEES, who passed away at the age of 77. Produced by BENZTOWN Dir./Custom Imaging MATT ANDERSON, you can hear it here. … more »
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February 21, 2019
Peter Tork, Monkees Guitarist, Passes At 77
PETER TORK, the sly bass guitarist in '60s teenpop TV sensation THE MONKEES, passed away today at the age of 77. TORK's sister ANNE THORKELSON, confirmed his death to the WASHINGTON POST, though no cause was specified. TORK was diagnosed with a … more »
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March 21, 2018
Rhino Records Launches Podcast
WARNER MUSIC GROUP's catalog label RHINO RECORDS is joining the podcast world with the debut of "THE RHINO PODCAST," a series being launched in conjunction with RHINO’s 40th Anniversary celebration. The show, hosted by DENNIS … more »
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August 11, 2017
Guitarist James Burton To Host Monthly SiriusXM Show On Elvis Radio Channel
ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME inductee JAMES BURTON will host a monthly show on SIRIUSXM's ELVIS RADIO channel 19, honoring the King of Rock 'n' Roll during ELVIS WEEK, which commemorates PRESLEY's memory on the 40th anniversary of his … more »
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August 8, 2017
Glen Campbell Has Died At 81
ALL ACCESS is saddened to report the passing of legendary Country artist GLEN CAMPBELL this afternoon (8/8), following a long fight against Alzheimer's disease. CAMPBELL was 81. BIG MACHINE LABEL GROUP Pres./CEO SCOTT BORCHETTA released the following … more »
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March 31, 2017
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Snubs Feted On 'Official '60s' Website
Although CLEVELAND is the home of the “Rock & Roll Hall of Fame,” the HALL is not a home for rock ‘n’ roll legends such as FREDDIE CANNON, JOHNNY MAESTRO, PAUL ANKA, FRANKIE AVALON, NEIL SEDAKA, THE CRYSTALS, CHUBBY CHECKER, … more »
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June 23, 2016
Round Hill Music Signs Neil Sedaka To Worldwide Music Publishing Administration Deal
ROUND HILLL MUSIC has entered into an administration deal with Hall of Fame songwriter NEIL SEDAKA. Commented SEDAKA: "I am so happy to be a part of the ROUND HILL family. With the enthusiasm they are showing over my vast catalog of songs, this … more »
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June 3, 2016
Writer Luke Haines Calls The Monkees’ 'Good Times!' Album of the Year
As THE MONKEES triumphantly return to the #1 slot on this week's STREETPULSE sales chart, musician and music writer LUKE GAINES (AUTEURS, BLACK BOX RECORDER) is giving praise to their album "Good Times!" and even goes so far as to pick the … more »
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March 10, 2016
Metallica Are Ambassadors For Record Store Day 2016, Special Releases Listed
METALLICA has been named the AMBASSADOR for RECORD STORE DAY 2016, which will take place SATURDAY, APRIL 16th around the U.S. and the world. The band is contributing a special live CD for the occasion, "Liberté, Egalité, … more »