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Ronald LaPread Of The Commodores Dies Aged 75

by Paul Cashmere

Ronald LaPread, the bassist whose playing helped define The Commodores’ biggest hits including “Easy”, “Brick House”, “Three Times A Lady” and “Nightshift”, has died aged 75 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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Prince Parade

Prince Parade At 40, The Soundtrack That Redefined The Revolution

by Paul Cashmere

Prince’s Parade marks 40 years since its release, revisiting the soundtrack album that reshaped his sound and closed The Revolution chapter.

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Victor Wooten And The Wooten Brothers performing live in Australia.

Victor Wooten And The Wooten Brothers Return To Australia In February

by Paul Cashmere

Victor Wooten And The Wooten Brothers return to Australia in February, bringing decades of musical innovation to an eight-date national tour.

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