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Woodstock Site Added to National Historic Register
The site of the 1969 Woodstock festival has been added to the National Register of Historic Places, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced this week. Cuomo called the festival a “pivotal moment in both New York and American history,” stating that its designation as a Historic site will preserve the landmark for future generations. The … Continue reading Woodstock Site Added to National Historic Register
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Epic Desert Trip Festival Not Returning in 2017
A report from Billboard yesterday puts to rest speculation of what a 2017 lineup might look like for Desert Trip, the epic classic rock festival that brought The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Roger Waters, Bob Dylan, The Who and Neil Young to one stage over two weekends in 2016. Festival promoter Paul Tollet, who also … Continue reading Epic Desert Trip Festival Not Returning in 2017
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The Who: “Naked Eye” (Live at the Isle of Wight 2004)
In 2004, The Who returned to the Isle Of Wight Festival for the first time since their legendary performance in 1970. After a long absence, the festival had been reborn in 2002 and continues to this day. Their UK concerts in 2004 were the first in their home country since the death of founder member … Continue reading The Who: “Naked Eye” (Live at the Isle of Wight 2004)
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The Who and Guns N’ Roses Announce Buenos Aires Concert
The Who and Guns N’ Roses will join forces for a show in Buenos Aires on October 1st with additional South American shows rumored to be announced soon, Blabbermouth reports. The news of the Buenos Aires, Argentina concert was revealed on the official Guns N’ Roses Twitter page last week. Tickets go on sale May … Continue reading The Who and Guns N’ Roses Announce Buenos Aires Concert
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CDJ Today: April 22
April 22, 1976 – Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi debut their Blues Brothers act on Saturday Night Live. They play a cover of “Soul Man” by Sam & Dave, who they used as the basis for their characters. April 22, 1993 – The Who’s Tommy premieres on Broadway where it is performed 899 times until it closes in June of 1995. April … Continue reading CDJ Today: April 22
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The Who ‘Live at the Isle of Wight’ Coming to DVD and Blu-Ray
In 2004, The Who returned to the Isle Of Wight Festival for the first time since their legendary 1970 performance. After a long absence, the festival had been reborn in 2002 and continues to this day. The Who’s UK concerts in 2004 were the first in their home country since the death of founding member … Continue reading The Who ‘Live at the Isle of Wight’ Coming to DVD and Blu-Ray
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The Who Announces Vegas Residency
The Who have announced a Las Vegas residency beginning July 29th at Caesar’s Palace. One of rock’s most legendary and defining bands, The Who joins the home of the greatest entertainers in the world as the first rock band to take residency at The Colosseum since the venue opened in 2003. Tickets for the first … Continue reading The Who Announces Vegas Residency
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Site of Woodstock Festival Nominated for Historic Register
The site of the 1969 Woodstock Festival has been nominated for the state and national Register of Historic Places, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Tuesday. The property in Sullivan County, New York, which was part of Max Yasgur’s dairy farm, hosted 400,000 fans for the festival in August 1969. 32 acts performed on the Woodstock … Continue reading Site of Woodstock Festival Nominated for Historic Register
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The Dead Daisies Cover The Who’s “Join Together”
This past summer, The Dead Daisies played Woodstock Festival Poland, the biggest Open Air Festival in Europe. With an average attendance of over 625,000 people over the last four years, the festival is truly massive and the Daisies were welcomed by the giant crowd with open arms and left to thunderous applause. “Join Together” connected … Continue reading The Dead Daisies Cover The Who’s “Join Together”
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Desert Trip Festival to feature Six Rock Legends
For the first time ever, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Roger Waters, The Who, Bob Dylan and Neil Young will share the stage when the six rock legends perform at Desert Trip this fall. The newly announced festival, from the organizers of Coachella, will take place October 7th through 9th in Indio, California. Tickets go … Continue reading Desert Trip Festival to feature Six Rock Legends
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The Who Relaunching 50th Anniversary Tour This Week
The Who will return to the stage to re-launch the North American leg of “THE WHO HITS 50! TOUR” this Saturday in Detroit, the beginning of a 28-date tour of rescheduled dates from THE WHO’s 2015 trek–which was postponed to allow lead singer Roger Daltrey time to recover from his recent bout with viral meningitis. … Continue reading The Who Relaunching 50th Anniversary Tour This Week
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The Who Announce Rescheduled Tour Dates
After Roger Daltrey‘s bout with viral meningitis caused the Who to postpone much of their 50th anniversary tour earlier this month, the band has announced rescheduled dates for early 2016. The Who Hits 50! tour will resume on February 27th at Detroit’s Joe Louis Arena. All original tickets will be honored at the rescheduled shows. … Continue reading The Who Announce Rescheduled Tour Dates