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Former New Found Glory guitarist Steve Klein convicted of indecent exposure
Steve Klein, former guitarist of pop punk band New Found Glory, has been convicted of felony indecent exposure. The conviction stems from a case beginning in 2014 in which Klein was charged with crimes including lewd conduct with a minor and possession of child pornography....
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Foo Fighters accidentally got “the wrong Nick” to produce ‘One By One’
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Pink Floyd announce ‘Live At Knebworth 1990’ live album
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Lou Ottens, inventor of the audio cassette tape, has died
Dutch engineer Lou Ottens, who is credited with the invention of the audio cassette tape, has died aged 94. Ottens started working for electronics manufacturer Phillips in 1952, and by 1960 had been promoted to head of product development. It was there, along with...
Michael Eavis pays tribute to Bill Harkin, Glastonbury’s original Pyramid Stage designer
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