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Concert reports, setlist discoveries, live debuts and the history behind the music.
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11 Artists Who Passed Away in 2023
From Jimmy Buffett to Sugarman, Tina Turner to David Crosby, we honor those who gave their all to the music
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Setlist History: George Thorogood Plays 50 U.S. States in 50 Days
George Thorogood completed his quest to rock in 50 states in 50 days when he played in Pasadena, CA on December 11, 1981
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Setlist History: Beastie Boys, Bad Brains Close Max’s Kansas City
Beastie Boys opened for Bad Brains in what would be the last show at the historic NYC rock club
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Setlist History: Metallica Plays Antarctica
Metallica rocked Antarctica on December 8, 2013 in a see through dome, while the audience and the band wore headphones
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Top 10 Most Popular 2023 Setlist Festivals
Which festivals, based on fans clicking their setlists, were the most popular in 2023? Coachella? Glastonbury? The Gathering of the Juggalos?
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On This Day in 1963, The Singing Nun Outsold Elvis
The Singing Nun, Jeanne-Paule Marie Deckers, had the hottest song around the globe in December of 1963, the upbeat religious tune “Dominique”
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Usher Sold Out 100 Consecutive Shows During Vegas Residency
Usher says farewell to Las Vegas after an amazing 100 sold out shows during a two year residency
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Setlist.fm’s Top 10 Tours of 2023
These are the most popular tours in 2023 based on how many people looked at their setlists
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Setlist History: “Gangsta’s Paradise” Meets Stevie Wonder
At the 1995 Billboard Music Awards, Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise” is awarded Single of the Year and Stevie Wonder sings it with him, as the hook derived from his “Pastime Paradise”
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Setlist History: 1997’s KROQ Infamous Almost Acoustic Christmas
Jane’s Addiction, Beck, Fiona Apple, and others played for the influential radio station’s Christmas concert on this day in 1997 at the Universal Amphitheater.
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KISS Bids Farewell to Touring, Hello to Digital Avatars
Kiss played their last two concerts in the flesh at Madison Square Garden and moments later introduced their virtual replacements
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Today is Jay-Z’s Birthday
Jay-Z aka Shawn Carter, Jigga, Hov was born on December 4, 1969 in Brooklyn, New York. He’s done some things.