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Jeff Lynne’s ELO—the reformed version of Lynne’s ’70s and ’80s prog-pop outfit Electric Light Orchestra—have cancelled what was slated to be their final show ever.
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Macca is back. Sir Paul McCartney has announced a headlining tour across North America, kicking off in late September. The new run extends the Got
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