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Coachella Co-Founder To Open Los Angeles Record Store

by Paul Cashmere

Paul Tollett, one of the co-founders of Coachella, will open a record store in the Los Angeles suburb of Atwater.

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Russ Solomon Tower Records

R.I.P. Russ Solomon of Tower Records 1925-2018

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Russ Solomon, the man who started the Tower Records chain, has died at the age of 92.

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All Things Must Pass

All Things Must Pass Tower Records Doco Heads To DVD

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Established in 1960, Tower Records was once a retail powerhouse with 200 stores, in 30 countries, on five continents. From humble beginnings in a small-town drugstore, Tower Records eventually became the heart and soul of the music world, and a powerful force in the music industry.

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Elton John and Lady Gaga

Sir Elton and Lady Gaga Perform Free Show In LA

by Paul Cashmere

Elton John has given Los Angeles a free concert in the carpark of the old Tower Records building and Lady Gaga popped up as well.

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Elton John by Ros O'Gorman

Elton John To Play Free Concert On Sunset Strip Saturday

by Paul Cashmere

Elton John fans in Los Angeles should head to the old Tower Records location at 8801 Sunset Boulevard for a free show on Saturday.

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