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Concert reports, setlist discoveries, live debuts and the history behind the music.
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Lana Del Rey & Others Played the 1st Live Show at Graceland
Lana Del Rey, John Legend, Kacey Musgraves, Post Malone and others performed at Elvis’ house to celebrate The King at Christmas
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Miley Cyrus Finally Live Debuts “Flowers”
Miley Cyrus, who has sworn off touring for a while, treated a small crowd at a swanky West Hollywood hotel to a live debut of her hit, ‘Flowers’
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On This Day in 1997 Kenny G Held a Note on his Sax for 45 Minutes
Kenny G entered the Guinness Book of World Records in 1997 when he held a note on his saxophone for 45 minutes and 47 seconds
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Setlist History: Glen Campbell’s Final Show
Glen Campbell’s final performance was on November 30, 2012 in Napa, California
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Today in 1977 David Bowie & Bing Crosby Sang Christmas Songs
On this day in 1977 Bing Crosby and David Bowie sang “Peace on Earth” and “Little Drummer Boy” together
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Best On-Stage Collabs in 2023
When our favorite stars connect with each other, all is well. So thank you Taylor, Phoebe, Eminem, Ed, Dave Grohl, and all the rest.
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On This Day: Bobby Darin Won a Grammy For That Week’s #1 Song
Bobby Darin won the Record of the Year Grammy on November 29, 1959 for “Mack The Knife”
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Setlist History: John Lennon Joins Elton John for his Final Show
Elton John and John Lennon had a bet and when the pianist won, the former Beatle lived up to the bargain and joined him on stage in NYC
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Ed Sheeran Joined 50 Cent in London in Surprise Appearance
Ed Sheeran appeared on stage with another rapper, 50 Cent, during the hip hop star’s show at London’s O2
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Music Memoir Gift Guide: Britney, Barbra, Sly, Rick Rubin & a FOB
From Britney Spears to Barbra Streisand, music memoirs can be the best gift for the rockers in your life
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Setlist History: Stevie Nicks Kicks Off Her First Solo Tour
Stevie Nicks rolled out her first solo tour on Nov 27, 1981 with live debuts and Fleetwood Mac classics
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Pulp Live Debuts “Background Noise” in Mexico
Pulp treated the fans in Mexico City to the live debut of “Background Noise,” a new song Jarvis Cocker dedicated to his girlfriend.