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Dolly Parton, who said last week she would gracefully accept an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame if it were offered, will have to do just that: The country music superstar was among the nominees selected for a spot in the hall today. The other inductees chosen through the Hall’s membership voting process…

Well, she never said she wouldn’t accept it: Dolly Parton, who last month said she didn’t feel she had “earned the right” to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, reiterated today that she would, indeed, “accept gracefully” if voting goes her way. In an appearance on NPR’s Morning Edition today, Parton…

Andrew Woolfolk, who played saxophone for Grammy-winning R&B band Earth, Wind & Fire during its 1970s and early-’80s heyday, has died after a long illness. He was 71. EWF’s Philip Bailey announced the news on social media. “Great Memories. Great Talent,” the singer wrote about Woolfolk. “Funny. Competitive. Quick…

Country superstar Dolly Parton has withdrawn her name from this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominations, writing on social media that she doesn’t believe she has “earned that right.” “I really do not want votes to be split because of me, so I must respectfully bow out,” Parton writes (see the entire message…

Dolly Parton, Pat Benatar, Dionne Warwick, Judas Priest, Beck and Duran Duran are among this year’s nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Clevaland-based Hall announced today. The 17 nominees include some first-time contenders in addition to Parton and Duran Duran: Beck, Eminem, Lionel Richie…

Ronnie Spector, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer who fronted classic 1960s girl group the Ronettes, delivered the iconic vocal on their hit “Be My Baby,” and counted many of rock’s biggest names as fans, died today of cancer. She was 78. Here family shared the news on her official website: “Our beloved earth angel…

Musicians Jon Bon Jovi Bryan Adams had to cancel performances due to testing positive for Covid-19. A scheduled concert of "It's My Life" singer Jon Bon Jovi in Miami was promptly canceled in front of an awaiting crowd that was informed about his Covid diagnosis, WSVN 7 News reported. The event, called "Runaway With…

Lloyd Price, who soared to the top of the charts with the 1950s hits “Lawdy Miss Clawdy,” “Personality,” “I’m Gonna Get Married” and the No. 1 smash “Stagger Lee,” died Monday in New Orleans. He was 88. No cause was given by his manager, who confirmed the death. Price was discovered at age 19 by legendary New…

The 36th annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony has been set for October 30 at Cleveland’s Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, newly renovated with increased space “to prioritize health and safety.” The FieldHouse is located in downtown Cleveland, and today’s announcement by the Rock Hall was described as “part…

Carole King, LL Cool J, Tina Turner and the New York Dolls are among this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees getting another chance at induction, while first-timers include Iron Maiden, the Go-Go’s and, surprisingly, Dionne Warwick. The final selection of inductees will be announced in May, with the 36th…

Hilton Valentine, the guitarist whose memorable opening riff on The Animals classic “The House of the Rising Sun” propelled the song to No. 1 in the U.S., died Friday at age 77. No cause of death was given, according to a statement from his former record company, Abkco. Valentine was a founding member of the British…

Peter Green, who cofounded Fleetwood Mac and led it through its early, blues-based years, has died at age 73, his solicitors have confirmed. The statement from Swan Turton solicitors said: "It is with great sadness that the family of Peter Green announce his death this weekend, peacefully in his sleep. A further…