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Lead Singer for Chic, Alfa Anderson, Dead at 78

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Former singer for the hit band Chic, Alfa Anderson, sadly passed away on December 17th at 78 years old.

#chic #funk #soul #disco #music #singer #musicnews #alfaanderson

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Time For Them to Fly: Watch REO Speedwagon's Final Show Ever

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After nearly six decades, REO Speedwagon has officially called it quits on touring, playing their final show Dec. 21 in Las Vegas.

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3 Key Tracks From The Judds’ 1984 Classic ‘Why Not Me’

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The Judds' debut features now-standards performed with soaring and tight vocal harmonies. Both mother Naomi and daughter Wynonna topped the Country Albums chart with Why Not Me, an enduring classic. Here’s a look back at The Judds’ debut masterpiece in three songs.

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Why Robert Earl Keen's Mom Hated His Bawdy Holiday Hit "Merry Christmas From the Family"

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Not everyone loves Robert Earl Keen's delightfully white-trash hit "Merry Christmas From the Family—" not even his own family.

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5 Sad Songs From the 1990s That Still Hit Hard Today

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Need a few well-aged sad songs from the 1990s to add to your sour mood soundtrack? These five tracks are just a few of our top picks.

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4 Female Country Stars Who Broke All the Rules

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In order to get anywhere in the music industry, you have to stand out. These four female country stars weren't afraid to break the rules.

4h ago

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Legendary Black Sabbath Drummer Bill Ward Celebrates Nicko McBrain: "I Hope Your Journeys Will Be Safe"

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With Nicko McBrain retiring from Iron Maiden, legendary Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward praises the drummer.

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4 of the Beatles’ Best Ballads Worth Revisiting

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The Beatles produced some of the best ballads of the 1960s, and we're particularly fond of these four heavenly tracks.

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NFL Teases Beyoncé NFL Christmas Game Halftime Show With Special Guests

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With the NFL taking over Christmas with two games, it seems that Beyoncé will perform during Halftime with special guests.

6h ago

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4 of the Most Anthemic Alternative Rock Songs of the 1990s

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Need a few anthemic alternative rock songs from the 1990s? These four tracks are just a few of our nostalgic favorites.

7h ago

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Kelly Clarkson Makes Subtle Reference to Ex-Husband in ‘When Christmas Comes Around… Again’ Visualizer

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Did Kelly Clarkson playfully jab at her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, in a new visualizer? Some fans seem to think so.

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Clay Aiken Spreads Christmas Joy on 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' With Performance of "Do You Hear What I Hear"

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Appearing on 'The Kelly Clarkson Show', Clay Aiken shared a special performance of "Do You Hear What I Hear."

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Nothing Beats Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner’s “The Last Thing on My Mind” Duet on Christmas at the Opry 1967

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Taking the stage at the Grand Ole Opry, Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner kicked off the Christmas season with "The Last Thing On My Mind"

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Hozier Takes the Stage on 'Saturday Night Live' To Perform "Too Sweet" and a Cover of the Pogues' "Fairytale of New York"

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Appearing as the musical guest on 'Saturday Night Live', Hozier performed his hit song "Too Sweet" and a tribute to the Pogues.

9h ago

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“It Was One of the Kindest Things Brad Did for Me”: The Christmas Present Brad Paisley Gifted His Wife Before Her Vocal Cord Surgery

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While struggling to regain her voice, Kimberly Williams-Paisley recalled hilarious gift her husband, Brad Paisley, surprised her with.

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Amen’s Lead Singer and Professional Skateboarder, Casey Chaos, Dead at 59

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Casey Chaos, member of the band Amen, sadly passed away at just 59 years old as the band honor the singer's legacy.

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Primus Warns of “Scammer” Responses To Open Casting Call for New Drummer

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Apparently, alternative metal outfit Primus and their applicants have been dealing with scammer responses to their drummer open casting call.

9h ago

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4 Psychedelic, Trippy Songs That Transport You to the Inside of a Lava Lamp

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Four psychedelic songs that sound like the inside of a lava lamp, including one by Khruangbin, the band behind this trippy descriptor.

10h ago

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It Came From the British Invasion: "Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying" by Gerry and the Pacemakers

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The similarities they shared with The Beatles meant Gerry and the Pacemakers were always going to be performing under a pretty big shadow. It's to their everlasting credit they managed to carve out quite a niche on their own. In fact, their 1964 hit single "Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying"...

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Sharon Van Etten Searches for Compassion on “Southern Life (What It Must Be Like)”

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On “Southern Life (What It Must Be Like)” Sharon Van Etten gives another taste of her new band and upcoming album. Accompanied by drummer Jorge Balbi, bassist Devra Hoff, and multi-instrumentalist Teeny Lieberson, The Attachment Theory was born from jam sessions and Van Etten’s desire to listen...

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Yacht Rock Essentials: "99," the Subtly Sci-Fi Sleeper From Toto

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Toto enjoyed the big career blast-off in 1979 with a Top-10 self-titled debut album and a Top-5 lead single ("Hold the Line"). Then there was the massive Toto IV in 1982, which churned out big hits and made the band the subject of Grammy love. The music on the two albums in between those twin...

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On This Day in 1970: The Story Behind the Infamous Elvis Presley and Richard Nixon Photo That Caused a Worldwide Stir

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When Elvis Presley met then-president Richard Nixon in 1970, many fans were surprised to see him cozy up with the controversial leader.

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4 Rock Songs With Even Better Acoustic Versions

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Not many rock songs have even better acoustic versions, but these four tracks were made even better when stripped down.

#acoustic #rocksongs

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The Story and Meaning Behind "Sad Eyes," the Winning Weeper by Robert John

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A couple of decades after first hitting the charts as a teen, Robert John made an unexpected comeback with the 1979 single "Sad Eyes." You can probably tell from the title that it's a bit of a weeper, one that rolled all the way to the top of the charts.

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“So Blessed and Grateful”: Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo Share Special Moment as They Looks To Buy 1,000 Acre Farm

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With Jelly Roll continuing to expand his career in country music, the singer recently looked to purchase massive piece of land.

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Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band Has To Know This Song or They’re Fired

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Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are expected to know this rock 'n' roll classic or risk being fired from the group.

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Morgan Wallen Surprises Ella Langley With a Custom Gift To Celebrate ‘One Night at a Time Tour’ Kickoff

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Morgan Wallen has been dishing out gifts lately, with opener Ella Langley getting a custom necklace from the controversial country star.

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Why Some Musicians Only Needed One Hit To Become Memorable

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Some musicians only need one hit to become memorable; and some have not faded into obscurity like other one-hit wonders.

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3 Classic Rock Christmas Songs From the 1970s That Don’t Sound Like Chestnuts on a Roaring Fire

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In the 1970s, popular music was getting a little... well, weird. Rock & roll was arguably at its peak. Disco and rap music were coming into fashion, as was punk. Suddenly genres were splintering out and experimentation was key. And some of those methods began to enter holiday music, too. No...

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The Meaning Behind “The Warrior” by Scandal and Patty Smyth’s Connection to Bon Jovi and Van Halen

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With her band Scandal, Patty Smyth became known for the hit single “The Warrior.” Scandal broke up following their 1984 tour, but their anthem remains a touchstone for ’80s pop rock.

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Carly Pearce Is Absolutely Crushing It Despite Pericarditis Diagnosis

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Country star Carly Pearce recently provided an update on her pericarditis diagnosis and how she has been coping with the heart condition.

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Watch ‘American Idol’ Winner Abi Carter Channel Her “Inner Mariah Carey” With a Magical Christmas at the Grove Performance

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While expanding her career in music, Abi Carter recently shared a post from her performing at Christmas at the Grove.

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Andrew Ridgeley Pays Tribute to Late Wham! Bandmate as He Celebrates “Last Christmas” Hitting No. 1

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Although released decades ago, Andrew Ridgeley recently celebrated Wham! landing No.1 Christmas song with "Last Christmas."

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4 Location-Specific Christmas Songs That Let You Travel From the Comfort of Home

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We explore four location-specific Christmas songs that let you travel miles away from the comfort of your own home.

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4 Country Music Duets That Changed the Genre Forever

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These country duets are some of the best collaborations in country music history, and we think they're worth revisiting.

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4 of the Best Rock Songs That Clock in at Over 20 Minutes

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Sometimes, the common song length of three minutes isn't enough. These four bands just had to release a few rock songs at over 20 minutes.

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“Grandfather of the New Jersey Sound” Abruptly Retires: Southside Johnny Cancels Annual NYE Show, Cites “Ongoing Health Issues”

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Although scheduling several performances in 2025, Southside Johnny recently announced his retirement from touring.

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Watch Vince Gill Perform the Heartbreaking Christmas Song He Wrote After Losing His Big Brother in 1993

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Watch Vince Gill perform the heartbreaking Christmas song he wrote after losing his brother during a show at the Ryman Auditorium.

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The George Harrison-Penned Beatles Track That George Martin Hated So Much, He Removed It From ‘Sgt. Pepper’

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The Beatles producer George Martin hated one 'Sgt. Pepper'-era track from George Harrison so much that he cut it from the record completely.

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Swedish Rapper Shot and Killed in Car Park, Fans and Friends Pay Tribute: Report

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While expanding his fame over the last few years, the Swedish rapper Gaboro sadly passed away after being shot in car park.

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4 Wild Rock Albums That Were Way Ahead of Their Time

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These four rock albums were ahead of their time when they were first released; and they're still on another level today.

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Snoop Dogg Gifts Jelly Roll’s Son a Surprise Christmas Gift That Would Make Any Gamer Jealous

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Sharing a special moment with Jelly Roll's son, Snoop Dogg decided to make the interaction memorable with a special gift.

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3 Legendary Tracks From Van Halen’s ‘1984’

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When Van Halen released 1984, it closed a chapter. David Lee Roth was out and Sammy Hagar was in. You also saw Eddie Van Halen’s guitar playing—and his guitars—evolve. But the close of Van Halen 1.0 might be the group’s finest 33 minutes and 10 seconds.

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Is There a New Episode of 'Saturday Night Live' Tonight (December 21, 2024)? Musical Guest & Host Details

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With only a few days left before Christmas, here are all the details surrounding 'Saturday Night Live' and if there is a new episode tonight.

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Watch Sturgill Simpson Deliver Powerful Performance of Grateful Dead's "Ripple" During Kennedy Honors Event

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While honoring the Grateful Dead at the Kennedy Honors Event, the band received a special performance of "Ripple" from Sturgill Simpson.

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Vince Gill Recalls Two Times He Was Intimidated by His Collaborators: "I Was in Over My Head"

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In an interview, Vince Gill recalled two major opportunities that left him feeling like he had bitten off more than he could chew.

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The Story and Meaning Behind "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head," the Cinematic Classic Delivered by B.J. Thomas

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The lead actor of the film for which it was intended didn't like the song at all. Neither did the first artist approached to sing it. Radio stations initially balked at the finished product, what with its old-timey sound seeming out of place as the 1960s turned it into the '70s. In the face of...

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3 Key Tracks From Leonard Cohen’s ‘Various Positions’

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Leonard Cohen’s most famous song, “Hallelujah,” almost didn’t see the light of day. When he submitted his seventh album, Various Positions, Columbia Records didn’t think it had commercial appeal in the United States. An independent label picked up the record instead, and since 1984, countless...

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The Story and Meaning Behind “Owner of a Lonely Heart,” the Smash Hit That Brought Yes Back From the Brink

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It's never wise to completely count out talented musicians, even if they seem to be slumping, feuding, or suffering from the fickle winds of popular taste. Yes, the '70s prog-rock mainstays, were doing all of those things directly prior to recording "Owner of a Lonely Heart." The 1983 song not...

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The Band Lyric About the Reason for the Season

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The Band tended to cast a special glow on just about everything they did from a musical standpoint. Unsurprisingly, "Christmas Must Be Tonight," the lone Christmas-themed song they released in their career, rises way above your typical rock holiday fare. It's impressive The Band were able to...

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