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The Pretty Things Pretty Rare 12CD box set

The Pretty Things Open Their Archive With 12CD Pretty Rare Collection

by Paul Cashmere

The Pretty Things’ hidden archive is collected across 12 CDs in Pretty Rare, spanning early demos, psychedelic-era recordings, live concerts, rehearsals and the final work of Phil May and Dick Taylor.

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The Rolling Stones Played Their First Show SIXTY Year Ago on 12 July 1962

by Paul Cashmere

The Rolling Stones, or as they were known on the Marquee that night … the Rollin’ Stones, played their very first show at the Marquee Club in London on 12 July 1962.

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Phil May of The Pretty Things Has Passed Away At Age 75

by Paul Cashmere

Phil May, the lead singer of influential 60s UK band The Pretty Things, has died at age 75.

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The Pretty Things, Phil May: Photo Ros O'Gorman

The Pretty Things Secret Gig At The Old Bar Tonight

by Paul Cashmere

Noise11 hears that The Pretty Things will perform one more time and one last time for Australia at The Old Bar in Melbourne tonight. The show will be a benefit for Norton Records.

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