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Paul Tanner Dead: Trombonist and Electro-Theremin Developer Dies at 95
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Paul Tanner Dead: Trombonist and Electro-Theremin Developer Dies at 95

Courtesy of David Miller CARLSBAD, Calif. (AP) - Paul Tanner, a trombonist with the Glenn Miller Orchestra who later played a space-age instrument on the Beach Boys hit "Good Vibrations," has died at 95. His stepson, Douglas Darnell, of Youngstown, Ohio, says Tanner died of pneumonia Tuesday morning at an assisted living center in ...

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Al Walser Grammy Backlash: EDM Community (Except for Diplo) Blasts Nomination

Frazer Harrison, Getty Images NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Chances are you never heard of Al Walser before his surprise Grammy nomination for best dance recording. Even more surprising? Neither had most Grammy voters. For the second year in a row, the Grammys are facing criticism for allowing a nominee in a field where some say he lacks ...

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Levon Helm Grammy Tribute: Elton John, All-Star Cast Performing 'The Weight'

AP Photo, Richard Drew NEW YORK (AP) - Elton John and Mumford & Sons will hit the Grammys stage to pay tribute to Levon Helm. The Recording Academy announced Thursday that T Bone Burnett, Mavis Staples, Zac Brown and Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes will also perform "The Weight" at Sunday's awards ceremony in Los Angeles. ...

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Fired HMV Employee Takes Over Company's Twitter Account

BEN STANSALL, AFP/Getty Images LONDON (AP) - An employee apparently fired from music retailer HMV let loose on the company's Twitter feed Thursday, comparing the latest round of layoffs to a mass execution. The rogue messages - which immediately attracted media attention - started with a missive saying "we're tweeting live from HR where ...

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Patty Andrews Dead: Last of the Andrews Sisters Dies at 94

NBCUniversal LOS ANGELES (AP) - Patty Andrews, the last surviving member of the singing Andrews Sisters trio whose hits such as the rollicking "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company B" and the poignant "I Can Dream, Can't I?" captured the home-front spirit of World War II, died Wednesday. She was 94. Andrews died of natural causes at her home ...

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Leroy 'Sugarfoot' Bonner Dead: Ohio Players Singer Dies at 69

Tom Joyner, WireImage CINCINNATI (AP) - Leroy "Sugarfoot" Bonner, frontman for the hit-making funk music band the Ohio Players, has died in southwest Ohio. He was 69. The Ohio Players, known for their brassy dance music, catchy lyrics and flamboyant outfits, topped music charts in the 1970s with hits such as "Love Rollercoaster," ''Fire," ...

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Rock Hall of Fame 2013 Performers & Presenters: Foo Fighters, Gary Clark Jr. & More

Jason Merritt, Getty Images LOS ANGELES (AP) - John Mayer, Christina Aguilera and Jennifer Hudson are among the stars set to perform at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. Mayer will perform in honor of Albert King with Gary Clark Jr., then induct the late bluesman. Aguilera and Hudson will salute Donna Summer. Foo Fighters Dave ...

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