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American Songwriter Jul 5

Born in South Carolina 89 Years Ago Today, the World-Class Banjo Player and ‘Hee Haw’ Star Who Recorded With Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, and Neil Young

Johnny Cash Loretta Lynn Neil Young George Strait 1930s Reba McEntire Dolly Parton Charlie McCoy

Louder Sound Jul 4

“As for the lyrics, it’s not exactly Bob Dylan. But it felt good from a musician standpoint”: How a half-live album, a monster hit and a travelling zoo helped three Texas icons play to 1.2 million people

Bob Dylan ZZ Top Billy Gibbons Joe Cocker Bad Company Jimmy Page Willie Dixon

Paste Magazine Jul 4

In 1973, Bruce Springsteen wrote the greatest summer song ever

Bruce Springsteen The E Street Band

Americana UK Jul 3

Classic Clips: Joni Mitchell “Coyote”, Gordon Lightfoot’s home, 1975

Joni Mitchell Gordon Lightfoot Bob Dylan Roger McGuinn

Louder Sound Jul 3

"Neil is the only one who would be a big fan of the band and then get rid of Eddie." How Pearl Jam and Neil Young came together to make Mirror Ball

Pearl Jam Neil Young Crazy Horse Ann Wilson

American Songwriter Jul 2

One Profoundly Underrated Track From Each of Bruce Springsteen’s 1970s Albums

Bruce Springsteen Bob Dylan David Sancious Roy Bittan Jon Landau Randy Brecker Danny Federici

3 articles Jul 2

Bob Dylan Doug Lancio Julian Lage Joel Paterson

OUI FM, RTBF – Musique, Virgin Radio France

Rolling Stone Jul 2

See Marcus Mumford Audition Against Oscar Isaac, Shailene Woodley, Paul Dano in New Video

Marcus Mumford Oscar Isaac Paul Dano Mumford & Sons Chris Stapleton

Magnet Magazine Jul 2

Neil Young & Crazy Horse Released “Broken Arrow” 30 Years Ago Today

Neil Young

2 articles Jul 1

Graham Coxon Blur The Nerves The WAEVE James Ellis Ford Arctic Monkeys Depeche Mode Foals

RFI Musique, RTS Musique

5 articles Jul 1

Jennifer Hudson Alicia Keys Bruce Springsteen Whitney Houston Clive Davis Dionne Warwick Rod Stewart Leonard Cohen Dolly Parton Barry Manilow Stevie Wonder

Billboard, Consequence of Sound, Jazz Radio +2

American Songwriter Jul 1

58 Years Ago Today, the Band That Helped Bob Dylan Go Electric Released Their Game-Changing Solo Album

The Band Bob Dylan Eric Clapton George Harrison Pink Floyd Ronnie Hawkins Garth Hudson Robbie Robertson

11 articles Jul 1

Bob Dylan Joel Paterson Julian Lage Lucinda Williams Brittney Spencer Doug Lancio Jimmie Vaughan Timothée Chalamet

American Songwriter, Consequence of Sound, Happy Mag +4

American Songwriter Jul 1

This Early Paul Simon Lyric From 1965 Is All About Long-Distance Love

Paul Simon Simon & Garfunkel Art Garfunkel

Rolling Stone France Jul 1

Le virtuose Julian Lage rejoint le groupe de Bob Dylan — pour combien de temps ?

Julian Lage Bob Dylan Blondie Deborah Harry St. Vincent Robert Fripp King Crimson Johnny Marr

12 articles Jul 1

Alicia Keys Bruce Springsteen Clive Davis Dionne Warwick Barry Manilow Alexis Wilkins Lee Greenwood Martina McBride The Time Young MC Bret Michaels

American Songwriter, Billboard, HotNewHipHop +4

Magnet Magazine Jul 1

From ‘Dime-a-Dance’ to Hosting U2 & Bob Dylan: How Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa Has Endured for Over a Century

U2 Bob Dylan Van Halen Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Metallica Eric Clapton Elvis Costello Montrose

American Songwriter Jun 30

This 1974 Bob Dylan Lyric Borrowed From a Home Run Call

Bob Dylan The Band Robbie Robertson Garth Hudson

Exclaim! Jun 30

Phoebe Bridgers Clarifies the "57" Lyric from "Lost Boys"

Phoebe Bridgers

American Songwriter Jul 5

Born in South Carolina 89 Years Ago Today, the World-Class Banjo Player and ‘Hee Haw’ Star Who Recorded With Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, and Neil Young

Johnny Cash Loretta Lynn Neil Young George Strait 1930s Reba McEntire Dolly Parton Charlie McCoy

Paste Magazine Jul 4

In 1973, Bruce Springsteen wrote the greatest summer song ever

Bruce Springsteen The E Street Band

Louder Sound Jul 3

"Neil is the only one who would be a big fan of the band and then get rid of Eddie." How Pearl Jam and Neil Young came together to make Mirror Ball

Pearl Jam Neil Young Crazy Horse Ann Wilson

3 articles Jul 2

Bob Dylan Doug Lancio Julian Lage Joel Paterson

OUI FM, RTBF – Musique, Virgin Radio France

Magnet Magazine Jul 2

Neil Young & Crazy Horse Released “Broken Arrow” 30 Years Ago Today

Neil Young

5 articles Jul 1

Jennifer Hudson Alicia Keys Bruce Springsteen Whitney Houston Clive Davis Dionne Warwick Rod Stewart Leonard Cohen Dolly Parton Barry Manilow Stevie Wonder

Billboard, Consequence of Sound, Jazz Radio +2

11 articles Jul 1

Bob Dylan Joel Paterson Julian Lage Lucinda Williams Brittney Spencer Doug Lancio Jimmie Vaughan Timothée Chalamet

American Songwriter, Consequence of Sound, Happy Mag +4

Rolling Stone France Jul 1

Le virtuose Julian Lage rejoint le groupe de Bob Dylan — pour combien de temps ?

Julian Lage Bob Dylan Blondie Deborah Harry St. Vincent Robert Fripp King Crimson Johnny Marr

Magnet Magazine Jul 1

Happy Birthday Sufjan Stevens

Sufjan Stevens

American Songwriter Jun 30

This 1974 Bob Dylan Lyric Borrowed From a Home Run Call

Bob Dylan The Band Robbie Robertson Garth Hudson

Louder Sound Jul 4

“As for the lyrics, it’s not exactly Bob Dylan. But it felt good from a musician standpoint”: How a half-live album, a monster hit and a travelling zoo helped three Texas icons play to 1.2 million people

Bob Dylan ZZ Top Billy Gibbons Joe Cocker Bad Company Jimmy Page Willie Dixon

Americana UK Jul 3

Classic Clips: Joni Mitchell “Coyote”, Gordon Lightfoot’s home, 1975

Joni Mitchell Gordon Lightfoot Bob Dylan Roger McGuinn

American Songwriter Jul 2

One Profoundly Underrated Track From Each of Bruce Springsteen’s 1970s Albums

Bruce Springsteen Bob Dylan David Sancious Roy Bittan Jon Landau Randy Brecker Danny Federici

Rolling Stone Jul 2

See Marcus Mumford Audition Against Oscar Isaac, Shailene Woodley, Paul Dano in New Video

Marcus Mumford Oscar Isaac Paul Dano Mumford & Sons Chris Stapleton

2 articles Jul 1

Graham Coxon Blur The Nerves The WAEVE James Ellis Ford Arctic Monkeys Depeche Mode Foals

RFI Musique, RTS Musique

American Songwriter Jul 1

58 Years Ago Today, the Band That Helped Bob Dylan Go Electric Released Their Game-Changing Solo Album

The Band Bob Dylan Eric Clapton George Harrison Pink Floyd Ronnie Hawkins Garth Hudson Robbie Robertson

American Songwriter Jul 1

This Early Paul Simon Lyric From 1965 Is All About Long-Distance Love

Paul Simon Simon & Garfunkel Art Garfunkel

12 articles Jul 1

Alicia Keys Bruce Springsteen Clive Davis Dionne Warwick Barry Manilow Alexis Wilkins Lee Greenwood Martina McBride The Time Young MC Bret Michaels

American Songwriter, Billboard, HotNewHipHop +4

Billboard Jul 1

From ‘Dime-a-Dance’ to Hosting U2 & Bob Dylan: How Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa Has Endured for Over a Century

U2 Bob Dylan Van Halen Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Metallica Eric Clapton Elvis Costello Montrose

Exclaim! Jun 30

Phoebe Bridgers Clarifies the "57" Lyric from "Lost Boys"

Phoebe Bridgers

Overview

Recent developments in contemporary folk include the release of a documentary trailer featuring rock legends Slash, Dave Grohl, and Bruce Springsteen, while new interpretations of Joni Mitchell's work highlight her influence on artists like Graham Nash and contemporary musicians such as MJ Lenderman and Sufjan Stevens. Additionally, tributes to Neil Young and Cat Stevens, along with posthumous releases and new album announcements, underscore ongoing interest in legacy artists and emerging voices in the genre.

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Bob Dylan : deux guitaristes quittent son groupe de tournée

Graham Coxon dévoile 'Castle Park', un album de dix titres pop

Jennifer Hudson performs Whitney Houston's 'I Will Always Love You' and 'Hallelujah' at Clive Davis' funeral

Bob Dylan replaces two longtime touring guitarists mid-tour

Bruce Springsteen et Alicia Keys rendent hommage à Clive Davis

Bob Dylan : deux guitaristes quittent son groupe de tournée

Jennifer Hudson performs Whitney Houston's 'I Will Always Love You' and 'Hallelujah' at Clive Davis' funeral

Bob Dylan replaces two longtime touring guitarists mid-tour

Graham Coxon dévoile 'Castle Park', un album de dix titres pop

Bruce Springsteen et Alicia Keys rendent hommage à Clive Davis

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