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Category: Pop and Rock Music
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Rick Derringer, 77, Who Sang ‘Hang On Sloopy’ and ‘Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,’ Dies
A Zelig-like rocker, the guitarist, singer and songwriter collaborated with the likes of Barbra Streisand and Peter Frampton and composed Hulk Hogan’s “Real American” theme.
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Looking Back at Lollapalooza 1995
Revisit a peak music festival with songs by Hole, Beck, Elastica and more.
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The Return of Pulp, a Serious Band That Doesn’t Take Itself Seriously
The Britpop group led by Jarvis Cocker reunited for “More,” its first album since 2001. The stakes are different, the band more mature and the songs still thoughtful.
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Karol G’s Ode to Curves, Plus 7 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Alejandro Sanz and Shakira, St. Vincent, Stereolab and others.
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Billy Joel Announces Brain Disorder and Cancels All Concerts
Joel said he had normal pressure hydrocephalus, which has led to “problems with hearing, vision and balance.”
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Bruce Springsteen Releases EP Including Remarks That Angered Trump
After Bruce Springsteen criticized the Trump administration on tour, the president said he should “KEEP HIS MOUTH SHUT.” Instead, Mr. Springsteen included his comments on a new release.
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A 7-Song, 130-Minute Jam Band Primer
Listen to noodling tracks by Dave Matthews Band, Grateful Dead, Goose and more.
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Shane Doyle, Founder of a Storied East Village Venue, Dies at 73
An Irish expatriate, he created Sin-é, a bare-bones cafe that became an unlikely magnet for stars like Sinead O’Connor, Bono of U2 and Iggy Pop.
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How Grace Potter Lost (and Found) a Solo Album, and a New Life
The Grace Potter and the Nocturnals frontwoman made an LP with T Bone Burnett that got held. Sixteen years later, after a twisting tale of love and music, it’s arriving.
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How the Cowbell Gave Latin Music Its Swing
When life gets loud, let the rhythm get louder.
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Warm-Up Rituals: How Actors, Comedians and Musicians Get Ready
We asked creative professionals how they prepare for their gigs. Jeff Daniels says “budda-gudda” a lot.