1960s
Neil Young at Farm Aid 30
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Santana transports Ravinia to Woodstock, jams through today
It may have technically been an idyllic outdoor evening at Ravinia, but within seconds of Santana and his massive band blazing into “Soul Sacrifice,” it could’ve easily [More…]
“Dirty Dancing” delivers signature scenes and songs, though not always the time of your life
After the runaway success of 1987’s movie musical starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey with a soundtrack that scored an Academy Award, Golden Globe and Grammy, it was [More…]
McCartney leads Lollapalooza on “Magical Mystery Tour” through The Beatles and beyond
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Brian Wilson brings brilliance and beauty to virtual beach party
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Grateful Dead bid a grand goodbye at Soldier Field
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“First Wives Club” delivers sassy story and Motown music during pre-Broadway bonanza
Prior to hitting Broadway, Chicago got the first crack at the brand new “First Wives Club” musical, which doesn’t just boast a book by five-time Emmy Award [More…]
Denny Laine chats British Invasion’s 50th, Wings with Paul McCartney and early Moody Blues
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