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

The Pretty Things and Teenage Fanclub At Noise11 iHeartRadio for 21 September 2018

by Noise11.com

In a brand new iHeartRadio Music News powered by Noise11.com Raymond McGinley of Teenage Fanclub explains why co-founder Gerard Love is leaving the band.

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The Pretty Things Were Name Checked By Bob Dylan and Inspired David Bowie

by Paul Cashmere

The Pretty Things have influenced many artists and had an impact of both Bob Dylan and David Bowie.

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Dick Taylor Was In The Rolling Stones Before The Pretty Things And Tells How The Name Came About

by Paul Cashmere

Before he started The Pretty Things, Dick Taylor was a member of The Rolling Stones, even before they were called The Rolling Stones.

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

The Pretty Things To Tour Australia One More Time

by Paul Cashmere

The Pretty Things will return to Australia for the very last time.

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Snapper Records MD Frederick Jude Buys Out His Own Label

by Noise11.com

Snapper Records, the UK indie label of W.A.S.P., The Pretty Things and Steven Wilson, has been bought out by managing director Frederick Jude.

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

The Pretty Things To Retire From Performing

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Before Tommy, Jesus Christ Superstar and Quadrophenia there was S.F. Sorrow, recognized as the first rock opera.

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

The Pretty Things Prep Limited Edition Anthology

by Music-News.com

The Pretty Things will release their every collected work into one rare collection.

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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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Hugh Lloyd-Langton of Hawkwind

Hawkwind Guitarist Huw Lloyd-Langton Dies At 61

by Paul Cashmere

Huw Lloyd-Langton, guitarist for Hawkwind, has lost his battle with cancer at the age of 61.

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The Rolling Stones To Play With Bill Wyman And Mick Taylor

by Paul Cashmere

Bill Wyman and Mick Taylor will join The Rolling Stones at their first London O2 concerts next week.

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When David Bowie Covered The Pretty Things, Dick Taylor Speaks

by Paul Cashmere

The Pretty Things were one of England’s founders of rock and roll. Lead by Dick Taylor, an original member of The Rolling Stones, The Pretty Things were covered a decade later by David Bowie for his ‘Pin-Ups’ album.

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The Pretty Things Are Coming To Australia

by Paul Cashmere

The Pretty Things, one of rocks most influential bands from the 60s, is heading down under in December.

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