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Roy Orbison: The Last Concert – 25th Anniversary Edition (CD/DVD)

Written by admin on November 22, 2013 – 7:14 am -

Legacy Recordings is releasing a 2-disc (CD/DVD) set next month to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Roy Orbison’s final concert.

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Rolling Stones confirm tour of Australia and New Zealand

Written by admin on November 20, 2013 – 5:32 pm -

The Rolling Stones will tour Australia and New Zealand next year, commencing with a gig at the redeveloped Adelaide Oval on March 22. This will be the first time that the Stones have played Australia since their “A Bigger Bang” gigs in 2006.

The band made a return to the stage in late 2012 in celebration of their 50th anniversary, and then embarked on the highly successful “50 & Counting Tour” this year, which included an appearance at Glastonbury and a return to Hyde Park in London.

Former member, Mick Taylor, will be a special guest for the Adelaide show.

Promoters, Fronting Touring and AEG Live, will announce full Australia/New Zealand tour details in the coming weeks.

Asian tour dates are also expected to be announced shortly.

The Rolling Stones’ “50 & Counting Tour” has been commemorated with the recent release of “The Rolling Stones: Sweet Summer Sun – Hyde Park Live”. This is available on DVD, Blu-ray, and in deluxe editions. Further information is available via the links below:

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Elvis Presley’s intellectual property rights sold to Authentic Brands Group

Written by admin on November 20, 2013 – 12:46 pm -

Authentic Brands Group, LLC (ABG) has announced the acquisition of Elvis Presley Intellectual Property Assets from CORE Media Group. ABG will work in partnership with the Presley family and Joel Weinshanker, Chairman and Founder of National Entertainment Collectibles Association (NECA), to promote the legacy of Elvis Presley and run the Graceland operation.

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Bruce Springsteen releasing “High Hopes” single

Written by admin on November 19, 2013 – 10:56 pm -

Bruce Springsteen’s new single “High Hopes” is released on November 25, ahead of a rumoured new album in early 2014.

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The Night That Changed America – A GRAMMY® Salute To The Beatles

Written by admin on November 16, 2013 – 1:15 pm -

The 50th anniversary of The Beatles’ debut appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show will be celebrated in February with a two-hour US television special titled “The Night That Changed America – A GRAMMY® Salute To The Beatles”.

The special will feature some of the biggest musical acts of today performing classic Beatles songs, including the songs performed on the band’s Ed Sullivan debut.

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