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Charley Pride, pioneering African-American country singer, dies from COVID-19 complications
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Listen to previously unreleased Gang Starr track ‘Glowing Mic’
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Elton John calls Damon Albarn a “British jewel” because of his diverse music catalogue
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Listen to Hayley Williams’ new stripped-down version of ‘Simmer’
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Watch The Clash’s new video for ‘The Magnificent Seven’
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Neil Peart’s iconic Rush drum kit sells for $500,000 at auction
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Sam Smith responds to Shawn Mendes misgendering them
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