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Charlie Thomas, who as part of The Drifters kept alive such hits as "There Goes My Baby" and "Under the Boardwalk" for new generations, died on Jan. 31 at his home in Bowie, Md. He was 85. His friend, singer Peter Lemongello Jr., said the cause was liver cancer. Related Story Hollywo…

Kate Bush’s resurgent post-Stranger Things career just keeps running up new hills: The British singer-songwriter is among the 14 2023 nominees for induction in the The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Rock Hall Foundation announced today the following nominees: Kate Bush Sheryl Crow Missy…

Alanis Morissette was scheduled to perform a duet with Olivia Rodrigo at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony this weekend. The duo reportedly rehearsed on Friday, but Morissette opted out of the Saturday night performance. They were supposed to do 2022 inductee Carly Simon’s "You're So Vain"…

Founding Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor has stage 4 prostate cancer, it was revealed during the group’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction speech on Saturday night. Stage 4 means the cancer has spread to other organs or parts of the body. It is considered the most serious stage of the disease…

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Country superstar Dolly Parton has withdrawn her name from this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominations, writing on social media that she doesn’t believe she has “earned that right.”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…