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Peter Tork

Peter Tork

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Peter Tork Of The Monkees Dies At 77

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Tork was known for his musicianship and comedic presence in the '60s television sensation group
Nate Hertweck
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Feb 21, 2019 - 3:51 pm

Peter Tork, multi-insturmentalist and actor most famous for his work '60s television musical sensation the Monkees has died. He was 77.

There are no words right now...heart broken over the loss of my Monkee brother, Peter Tork. #petertork #themonkees @TorkTweet pic.twitter.com/C8SwoA8pEV

— Micky Dolenz (@TheMickyDolenz1) February 21, 2019

“There are no words right now… heartbroken over the loss of my Monkee brother, Peter Tork,” bandmate Mickey Dolenz tweeted.

Prior to the explosion of popularity the Monkees experienced during their brief but impactful initial run from 1966 to 1971, Tork was part of New York's Greenwich Village folk scene in the early '60s.

“To be in Greenwich Village in the ’60s was pure joy; to be young was pure bliss,” Tork once told UK Music Reviews. “When I talk about having a well favored life, I went from Greenwich Village almost directly into The Monkees. … I had first heard about the Monkees in the early summer of 1965 from a good friend of mine, one Mr. Stephen Stills.”

After Stills introduced him to his future group, they went on to become a national craze on their way to earning an Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy and four GRAMMY nominations, two each for their enduring hits"Last Train To Clarksville" and "I'm A Believer." Tork was a man of many talents, playing several instruments in the band as well as contributing vocals and his unique and endearing brand of comedy.

"Peter Tork died this a.m.," wrote bandmate Michael Nesmith. "I am told he slipped away peacefully. Yet, as I write this my tears are awash, and my heart is broken. Even though I am clinging to the idea that we all continue, the pain that attends these passings has no cure. It’s going to be a rough day. I share with all Monkees fans this change, this 'loss,' even so. PT will be a part of me forever."

Dolenz, Nesmith, and Tork reunited for a U.S. tour in 2012, following their fellow Monkee Davy Jones' death. The shows marked their first live performances together in 15 years.

While no cause of death has been revealed, Tork was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer a decade ago. His legacy will live on in the music, fans and friends he made during his life.

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Yonrico Scott

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Yonrico Scott, GRAMMY-Winning Drummer, Dies At 63

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Best known for his work with the Derek Trucks Band, Scott also played with Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder and many more during his illustrious career
Nate Hertweck
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Sep 20, 2019 - 1:39 pm

GRAMMY-winning drummer, percussionist, visual artist and educator Yonrico Scott has died. Scott's record label, Blue Canoe Records, confirmed the sad news of his passing early Friday morning. He was 63 years old.

A prolific and accomplished musician and dedicated member of the music community, Scott was best known as the drummer for the Derek Trucks Band, with whom he won the GRAMMY for Best Contemporary Blues Album for 2009's Already Free.

Born in Detroit, Scott was drumming professionally by age 7 and studied under Motown drummer George Hamilton. During the course of his career as a highly sought-after studio and live drummer, Scott also played with a staggering amount of musical greats, including Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Sammy Davis Jr., Chuck Berry and many more. Scott also toured the world with Royal Southern Brotherhood and, as a band leader, released seveal albums of his own.

Scott was also active in the music community as a longtime member and supporter of the Recording Academy Atlanta Chapter. He will be remembered for the music he made and the lives he touched.

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Marie Fredriksson - Roxette

Marie Fredriksson of Roxette performs in Spain in 2015

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Marie Fredriksson, Singer For Roxette, Dies at 61

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The vocalist for one of Sweden's most successful acts was behind four chart-topping songs in the U.S. and multiple global hits
John Ochoa
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Dec 10, 2019 - 3:50 pm

Marie Fredriksson, the singer for Swedish pop rock duo Roxette, died Dec. 9 following a 17-year-long battle with cancer. She was 61 years old.

Dimberg Jernberg Management, the management company that represents Roxette, confirmed the news of her death in a press release posted on the company's website, in addition to messages shared on the group's and Fredriksson's official Facebook pages.

"Marie leaves us a grand musical legacy," the press release states. "Her amazing voice – both strong and sensitive – and her magical live performances will be remembered by all of us who was [sic] lucky enough to witness them. But we also remember a wonderful person with a huge appetite for life, and woman with a very big heart who cared for everybody she met."

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Per Gessle, vocalist/guitarist and chief songwriter of Roxette, posted his condolences on his official Twitter page, writing, "I’m honoured to have met your talent+generosity. All my love goes to you+your family. Things will never be the same."

https://twitter.com/PartyPleaser/status/1204377498525589504

Time goes by so quickly. It’s not that long ago we spent days+nights in my tiny apartment sharing impossible dreams. And what a dream we eventually got to share! I’m honoured to have met your talent+generosity. All my love goes to you+your family. Things will never be the same. pic.twitter.com/CTegAUGrXG

— Per Gessle (@PartyPleaser) December 10, 2019

One of Sweden's most beloved and successful artists, Fredriksson formed Roxette alongside bandmate and good friend Gessle in 1986. Following Fredriksson's 1984 solo debut album, Het vind, the duo released their debut album, Pearls Of Passion, in 1986.

While their debut album was an immediate commercial success in their native Sweden, the group first gained international recognition via their second album, 1988's global multiplatinum full-length, Look Sharp! The album produced the international hits "The Look" and "Listen To Your Heart," both of which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S.

Their 1987 hit, "It Must Have Been Love," became the duo's third Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper, while an edited version of the track was featured on the soundtrack of the 1990 film, "Pretty Woman." The group notched its fourth and final U.S. No. 1 hit in 1991 via "Joyride," the lead single and title track of their third album released that same year.

Born in 1958 in south Sweden, Fredriksson got her start in the local indie music scene in the late '70s. Her early projects included the punk group Strul, which was behind the successful independent music festival Strulfestivalen, and MaMas Barn, in addition to her work with other Swedish groups and as a solo artist. Fredriksson would go on to release 10 studio albums with Roxette and eight solo albums.

In 2002, Fredriksson was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor in the back of her head. After a successful surgery to remove the tumor, she began to work, alongside her husband Mikael Bolyos, on what would become her 2004 album, The Change, which ultimately debuted at No. 1 in her home country of Sweden.

Following an eight-year hiatus due to Fredriksson's health, Roxette reunited in 2009, followed by regular tours as a duo starting in 2010. After the reunion, Fredriksson would go on to release three albums with Roxette—Charm School (2011), Travelling (2012) and Good Karma (2016)—and one final solo album via 2013's Nu!

In 2016, Fredriksson ceased touring to focus on her health at the advisement of her doctors.

Fredriksson is survived by her husband, Mikael Bolyos, and her two children, Josefin and Oscar.

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Kacey Musgraves

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Lollapalooza Stockholm 2020 Lineup Announced: Kendrick Lamar, Kacey Musgraves, Pearl Jam & More

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The full lineup is here for the June 26-28 festival in Sweden - find out who will perform
Nate Hertweck
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Dec 5, 2019 - 5:42 pm

Lollapalooza Stockholm 2020 has announced it's linuep, and it's stacked! Led by Kendrick Lamar, Kacey Musgraves, Camila Cabello, Pearl Jam, Elle Goulding, Post Malone, The Killers and more, the three day festival in Sweden will no doubt attract an international audience.

LINE-UP ANNOUNCED! Tickets via https://t.co/e6FfuerAgr #lollastockholm pic.twitter.com/o9WmSW3yXL

— Lollapalooza Stockholm (@lollapaloozaSE) December 5, 2019

Set to take place June 26-28 in the scenic Gärdet Park in the heart of Stockholm, Sweden, this installment of Lolla will also feature performances by Zara Larsson, Galantis, Of Monsters and Men, Rex Orange County, Zhu, Jack Bugg, Anderson .Paak, Nina Kraviz, Mando Diao and many more.

SEE YOU IN 2020 LOLLA FANS! #lollastockholm pic.twitter.com/CaDdcs3kJV

— Lollapalooza Stockholm (@lollapaloozaSE) July 1, 2019

For festivalgoers traveling to Stockholm, Lollapalooza has helpfully compiled some local experience tips. Tickets are on sale now via the festival's website.

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(L-R) Timothy B. Schmit, Vince Gill, Don Henley, Decon Frey and Joe Walsh
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Eagles & The Doobie Brothers Announce Cabo San Lucas Luxury Concert Experience

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Cabo en Vivo unveils plans for a high-end Memorial Day 2020 destination concert featuring two musical legends performing on the Cabo beachfront
Nate Hertweck
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Dec 3, 2019 - 2:10 pm

In a double bill for the ages, the Eagles and the Doobie Brothers team up to play back-to-back nights during a luxury destination getaway to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, over Memorial Day weekend.

JUST ANNOUNCED: Eagles and @TheDoobieBros are heading to Cabo San Lucas for an exclusive destination weekend! Tickets go on sale 12/20.
Get more info here.

— Live Nation (@LiveNation) December 3, 2019

On Saturday, May 23, The Doobies, featuring Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald, Pat Simmons and John McFee, will take the stage. The following night on Sunday, May 24, the Eagles, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit, with Deacon Frey and Vince Gill, will delight the intimate Cabo crowd. Each band will be performing a set of their biggest hits, according to presenters Cabo en Vivo

The Eagles won their first of six career GRAMMY Awards for 1975 for Best Pop Vocal Performance By A Duo, Group Or Chorus for "Lyin' Eyes." Since, they've been nominated for a GRAMMY a whopping 18 times. The Doobie Brothers have won two GRAMMYs, both for 1979, where they took home the award for Record Of The Year for "What A Fool Believes."

Both of these musical legends will bring their impressive catalog of hits for intimate beachfront performances in the beautiful Cabo Corridor. The event is limited to 5,000 attendees.

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Dec. 20. For more information on ticket packages and experiences, visit Cabo en Vivo's website.

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