Articles filed under Music
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Defense: Key government witness tried to extort R. KellyAug 24, 2022 1:00 am - Defense lawyers at R. Kelly's child pornography trial in Chicago sought Wednesday to portray a key government witness as a liar and extortionist, contending the man firs...
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Jerry Allison, drummer for Buddy Holly, dead at 82Aug 24, 2022 1:00 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Jerry Allison, an architect of rock drumming who played and co-wrote songs with childhood friend Buddy Holly and whose future wife inspired the classi...
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Creed Taylor, 'The Girl from Ipanema' producer, dead at 93Aug 24, 2022 1:00 am - NEW YORK - Creed Taylor, a prolific and innovative force in the evolution of jazz who worked with John Coltrane, Ray Charles and many others and a popularizer of Brazili...
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Blondie opens vaults for a hefty box set celebrating coolAug 23, 2022 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - For decades, a New Wave treasure trove sat in a converted barn. For fans of the band Blondie, it was the equivalent of the Ark of the Covenant tucked awa...
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New to streaming this week: 'Me Time,' DJ Khaled and Sylvester StalloneAug 23, 2022 6:00 am - Here's a collection curated by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists of what's arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Movies • As an...
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R&B Hall of Fame headed to small Mississippi Delta townAug 23, 2022 1:00 am - JACKSON, Miss. - A small town in the Mississippi Delta that has ties to the civil rights movement will soon be home to the National Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame. Projec...
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Witness testifies that desperate R. Kelly offered $1M for return of videoAug 23, 2022 1:00 am - A former merchandizing agent for R. Kelly testified Tuesday that the singer offered him $1 million to find a VHS tape featuring Kelly as federal prosecutors in Chicago s...
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West Chicago Food Festival returns with 23 vendors and three live bands Aug. 27Aug 22, 2022 11:00 pm - West Chicago's Food Festival returns on Saturday, Aug. 27, to the historic downtown area with 23 food and beverage vendors, along with live music and fun activities for ...
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Festivals Aug. 26-Sept. 1: Coon Creek Country Days, Rockin' in the Park, Port Clinton Art Festival & moreAug 22, 2022 11:00 pm - Starts before Friday Hampshire Coon Creek Country Days: 6-10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25; 6-11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27; and 1-5 p.m. Sund...
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Music review: Watkins Family Hour captures spirit of variety showsAug 22, 2022 1:00 am - "Vol. II," Watkins Family Hour (Family Hour Records) Tom Petty's pianist plays "Tennessee Waltz," an Ernest Tubb classic rides a Bo Diddley beat, and a deep cut by ...