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Concert reports, setlist discoveries, live debuts and the history behind the music.
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Setlist History: Stevie Ray Vaughan Kicks Off Live Alive Tour
Guitar great Stevie Ray Vaughn kicked off his longest tour of his career on November 22, 1986 in Maryland
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Setlist History: Adam Sandler Live Debuts “The Thanksgiving Song”
Adam Sandler Live Debuted “The Thanksgiving Song” on Saturday Night Live on November 21, 1992
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This Day in 1986: Wendy Carlos’ “Switched-On Bach” Went Platinum
On November 21, 1986, Wendy Carlos’ groundbreaking debut album Switched-On Bach went platinum, an unheard of feat for a classical record
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Setlist History: Jeff Lynne’s ELO’s First US Gig in 30 years
Jeff Lynne’s ELO played its first US show in 30 years on November 20, 2015 in NYC
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Setlist History: Keith Moon Passes Out On Stage, Replaced by Fan
Keith Moon took too many tranquilizers during the opening night of the US leg of the Quadrophenia tour and had to be replaced by a fan
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Dolly Parton Releases 30-song “Rockstar” with Legendary Guests
Dolly Parton’s “Rockstar” became available today, a collection of classic hits and a few new tunes, sung by the songstress and legends like Paul McCartney, Sting, and Miley Cyrus
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On This Day in 1997: Friends of Lou Reed Make Perfect Day ’97
On November 17, 1997, friends of Lou Reed, notably Bono, David Bowie, and Elton John re-recorded “Perfect Day” to benefit a children’s charity in the UK
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Geddy Lee of Rush Kicks Off North American Book Tour
Geddy Lee kicked off his North American book tour in NYC with Rush fan Paul Rudd
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On This Day in 2008: MTV’s Total Request Live’s Grand Finale
MTV’s TRL aired its final show on November 16, 2008. Stars like Beyonce, Britney Spears and Taylor Swift gave love to the TV program that helped launch their careers
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Setlist History: Elvis Costello’s First US Concert
Elvis Costello and the Attractions played their first US concerts on November 15, 1977 in San Francisco
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Pink Gives Away Banned Books at Miami Concert
Pink lived up to a promise at her Miami concert by giving away books currently banned in Florida
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Camp Flog Gnaw Returns With Live Debuts and Lessons
Camp Flog Gnaw featured Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Ice Spice, Turnstile and many others over two full days at Chavez Ravine