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Billy Joel Is Working on New Music About the History of Long Island
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Fred Thompson, former U.S. senator and actor, dies
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Forgotten Heroes: Cornell Dupree - Premier Guitar
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Clarence Fountain, Dead at 88, Was a Gospel Legend - The Atlantic
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Eddie Van Halen tributes from other musicians come pouring in
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Susan Jacks, Lead Singer of the Poppy Family, Dead at 73
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Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan's boyfriend mourns her death
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Charles Brown - Alligator Records - Genuine Houserockin' Music
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Five Questions with Eric Butler- Founder of Broadway in Worcester
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Gerald Sims played on two of the most immortal soul songs ever
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Marie & Rosetta': Northlight play pairs music pioneer with her
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Allman Brothers Band producer Johnny Sandlin dead at 72 – New York
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Gerald Sims played on two of the most immortal soul songs ever