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Concert reports, setlist discoveries, live debuts and the history behind the music.
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5 of P!nk’s Best Cover Songs
Pink has plenty of great originals, but her cover songs really help bring a spark to her live shows. Here’s a handful of her best ones.
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First Time, Last Time: One Direction “Torn”
One Direction’s cover of Natalie Imbruglia’s “Torn” has been an important tune for the boy band since the very beginning
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Six Power Trip Wishes That Would Rock If They Came True
Power Trip is a trio of concerts starring full sets from AC/DC, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Guns ‘N Roses, Metallica, and Tool at the polo fields of the Coachella Valley: here’s what would rule
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New Order Kicks Off Tour With Live Debut of Rarity
New Order kicked off their UK / Euro Tour with live debut of an old rarity
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Setlist History: 311 Live Debuts “Amber”
311 performed ‘Amber’ for the first time in 2001 in Cleveland
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Today is St. Vincent’s Birthday
St. Vincent aka Annie Clark blessed the world with her presence on this day
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The Temptations Last #1 Hit Had 5 Minutes Removed For Radio
The Temptations’ “Papa Was A Rolling Stone” had 5 minutes cut from its original version to appease radio DJs.
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Setlist History: Van Halen Reunites with David Lee Roth adds Wolf
Van Halen reunited with original singer David Lee Roth and added Eddie’s son, Wolfgang, to the band
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Paul Simon Reacts to Cover Versions of His Classics
Paul Simon has been covered from the likes of Elvis to Disturbed – here’s what he thinks of them.
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The National Live Debut Title Track Of New Album
The National live debuted “Laugh Track” right before a very memorable “Mr. November” in Leeds
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Duran Duran to Release Spooky Collection of Covers, Originals
Duran Duran’s Halloween album ‘Danse Macabre’ drops October 29 and will feature covers of Billie Eilish, The Specials, and The Rolling Stones
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Setlist History: Tom Petty’s Final Concert
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers played together for the last time on Sept 25, 2017 at the Hollywood Bowl