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Rudolph Isley of The Isley Brothers Dead at 84

by Paul Cashmere

Rudolph Isley, a founding member of the legendary US soul group The Isley Brothers, has died at the age of 84.

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Phyllis Coates in Superman

R.I.P. Phyllis Coates, The Original Lois Lane In The 50s Series of Superman, Dies At 96

by Paul Cashmere

Phyllis Coates, Lois Lane in the first season of The Adventures of Superman, has died at age 96.

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Johnny Cash Sings The Songs That Made Him Famous

Sun Records To Re-release Johnny Cash Sings ‘The Songs That Made Him Famous’ On 20 Anniversary of His Passing

by Paul Cashmere

It’s been 20 years since the passing of Johnny Cash on 12 September 2003. Johnny’s original label Sun Records is re-issuing his 1958 album ‘Johnny Cash – The Songs That Made Him Famous’ to mark the 20th anniversary of his death.

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Elvis Presley Red Guitar Comeback Special

Elvis Presley Guitar Valued As World’s Most Expensive Instrument

by Music-News.com

In 1968, a cherry-red guitar helped save Elvis’s career. Now it may be the world’s most valuable musical instrument.

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Tony Bennett live in Melbourne 2012 photo by Ros O'Gorman

US Senate Declares Tony Bennett Day

by Music-News.com

The United States Senate has declared 3 August as Tony Bennett Day.

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Tony Bennett live in Melbourne 2012 photo by Ros O'Gorman

The Passing Of Tony Bennett Marks The End of an Era

by Paul Cashmere

Tony Bennett was the last of the original crooners. His passing at age 96 marks the end of an era.

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Tony Bennett live in Melbourne 2012 photo by Ros O'Gorman

Statement From Susan Benedetto and Danny Bennett, Wife and Son of Tony Bennett

by Paul Cashmere

Susan Benedetto, Tony Bennet’s wife and Danny Bennett, his son, have issued the following statement following the death of the music legend.

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Tony Bennett photo by Ros O'Gorman

President Joe Biden Issues Statement About The Passing Of Tony Bennett

by Paul Cashmere

President Joe Biden has released a statement following the death of Tony Bennett at age 96.

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Tony Bennett. photo by Ros O'Gorman

Tony Bennett Dies At Age 96

by Music-News.com

Tony Bennett has died at the age of 96. The legendary pop and jazz crooner passed away on Friday morning in New York City following a battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

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Dion photo by Noise11.com

Happy 84th Birthday Dion DiMucci

by Paul Cashmere

Rock and Roll legend Dion DiMucci is 84 today.

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The Kominsky Method

Alan Arkin Was Once A Pop Star

by Paul Cashmere

Academy Award winning actor Alan Arkin once had a hit song.

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Joy McKean photo by John Elliott supplied by EMI Records

Australian Country Music Legend Joy McKean Dies Aged 93

by Paul Cashmere

Australian country music legend Joy McKean has passed away at age 93.

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Lisa Marie Presley

Priscilla Presley Settles With Granddaughter Riley Keough Over Lisa Marie Estate

by Paul Cashmere

Priscilla Presley’s legal petition questioning the will of her daughter, the late Lisa Marie Presley, has been settled.

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Harry Belafonte and Barack Obama photo from Barack Obama Facebook page

Harry Belafonte Dies Aged 96

by Paul Cashmere

Singer, actor and activist Harry Belafonte has died at the age of 96.

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Brian Perkins of The Delltones Has Passed Away

by Paul Cashmere

Brian Perkins, a founding member of Australia’s original “boy band”, Rock and Roll legends The Delltones, has died.

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Elvis Presley, noise11.com, Photo

Matthew McConaughey To Voice Elvis In Netflix Animated Series Agent Elvis

by Paul Cashmere

Matthew McConaughey is to voice Elvis Presley in a new animated TV series.

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Barrett Strong, Noise11, Photo

Motown Songwriter Barrett Strong Dead at 81

by Paul Cashmere

Barrett Strong, the man who gave Motown an early hit with ‘Money (That’s What I Want)’* has died at the age of 81.

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Lisa Marie Presley

UPDATE: Lisa Marie Presley Dead at 54 After Suffering Cardiac Arrest

by Paul Cashmere

Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis Presley, Elvis, Baz Luhrmann, rock, 50s, 60s, USA,

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Rat Pack Reloaded

The Rat Pack Revisted To Play In Sydney and Melbourne

by Paul Cashmere

David Malek, Martin Crewes and Zoy Frangos will perform Rat Pack Reloaded in Melbourne and Sydney over the coming week.

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Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan Pays Tribute To Jerry Lee Lewis

by Paul Cashmere

Bob Dylan paid tribute to Jerry Lee Lewis at his show in Nottingham, England this week, performing ‘I Can’t Seem to Say Goodbye’.

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Jerry Lee Lewis at the 2022 Country Music Hall of Fame Inductee Announce on May 17, 2022 at the Country Music Hall of Fame in downtown Nashville.

Jerry Lee Lewis Passes At Age 87 (Official)

by Paul Cashmere

The death of Rock and Roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis has been officially announced, following rumours of his passing two days ago.

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Jerry Lee Lewis

TMZ Incorrectly Kills Off Jerry Lee Lewis

by Paul Cashmere

US gossip site TMZ has incorrectly killed off Rock and Roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis.

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Jerry Lee Lewis

Kris Kristofferson Accepts Jerry Lee Lewis Country Music Hall of Fame Honor

by Paul Cashmere

The legend Jerry Lee Lewis has finally been inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame but was too ill to accept the award in person.

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Britney Spears - image By Ros O'Gorman

Baz Luhrmann Still Plans To Release The Britney Spears Elvis Presley Mash-Up

by Music-News.com

Baz Luhrmann is hoping to release a much-loved mash-up of Elvis Presley’s ‘Viva Las Vegas’ and Britney Spears’ ‘Toxic’.

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Louis Armstrong "Louis Wishes You A Cool Yule"

Louis Armstrong First Ever Christmas Album To Be Released

by Paul Cashmere

For the first time ever a Louis Armstrong Christmas album will be released.

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Cliff Richard, Hamer Hall, Photo Ros O'Gorman, Noise11

Cliff Richard Has A Christmas Album Coming

by Music-News.com

Sir Cliff Richard is releasing his first Christmas album in almost 20 years.

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Jerry Allison photo from the Buddy Holly Facebook page

Buddy Holly Drummer Jerry Allison Dies Aged 82

by Paul Cashmere

Jerry Allison, the drummer for Buddy Holly and the Crickets and composer of ‘Peggy Sue’ and ‘That’ll Be The Day’, has died at age 82.

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Marty Stuart and Connie Smith photographed on stage at the Grand Ole Opry moments after the live broadcast was finished Saturday, September 26, 2020. This marked the final performance before the 95th Anniversary of the Opry which saw the return of a socially distanced crowd of 500 people.

Noise11’s Nick Kontonicolas Wishes Marty Stuart and Connie Smith A Happy 25th Wedding Anniversary

by Paul Cashmere

Country music legends Connie Smith and Marty Stuart are celebrating their Silver wedding anniversary after 25 years of marriage.

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Elvis Presley, noise11.com, Photo

The Presley’s Honor Elvis With Hand Prints At Hollywood’s Chinese Theatre

by Paul Cashmere

The family of Elvis Presley has honored his contribution to Hollywood by having their hand prints included outside the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

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Buddy Guy photo by Ros O'Gorman

Buddy Guy To Perform Farewell Dates In Australia For Bluesfest

by Paul Cashmere

Buddy Guy will perform his last shows in Australia in April 2023.

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Tony Bennett live in Melbourne 2012 photo by Ros O'Gorman
US Senate Declares Tony Bennett Day

The United States Senate has declared 3 August as Tony Bennett Day.

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Tony Bennett live in Melbourne 2012 photo by Ros O'Gorman
The Passing Of Tony Bennett Marks The End of an Era

Tony Bennett was the last of the original crooners. His passing at age 96 marks the end of an era.

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Tony Bennett live in Melbourne 2012 photo by Ros O'Gorman
Statement From Susan Benedetto and Danny Bennett, Wife and Son of Tony Bennett

Susan Benedetto, Tony Bennet’s wife and Danny Bennett, his son, have issued the following statement following the death of the music legend.

July 22, 2023