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Scotty Moore, ‘co-founder of rock ’n’ roll’ and Elvis Presley’s guitarist, dies at 84

One summer evening in 1996, Keith Richards and Scotty Moore sat across from each other in a studio in Woodstock, New York. Richards drank a vodka and orange soda, while Moore sipp...

DATE: Jun 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Music

Politically charged BET Awards honor Prince, Muhammad Ali

A politically charged BET Awards delivered an exciting night of tributes for Prince and Muhammad Ali between calls for action over gun violence, civil rights and presidential politics. These...

DATE: Jun 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Music

Bernie Worrell, masterful P-Funk keyboardist, dead at 72

NEW YORK – Bernie Worrell, the ingenious “Wizard of Woo” whose amazing array of keyboard sounds and textures helped define the Parliament-Funkadelic musical empire and influenced performers ...

DATE: Jun 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Music

Bluegrass great Ralph Stanley was one of our last links to an old America

When Ralph Stanley died Thursday at age 89, we lost more than the last surviving founding father of bluegrass. We lost one of our last links to a pre-television America. He was a ...

DATE: Jun 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Music

Jury: Led Zeppelin did not boost ‘Stairway to Heaven’

There will be no new names added to the writing credits of one of the most famous rock songs in history: On Thursday, a Los Angeles jury found that Led Zeppelin did not plagiarize the openin...

DATE: Jun 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Music

Music in the Mountains kicks off July 8

The 30th annual Music in the Mountains season just around the corner. The festival will officially open its season with the Harpeth Rising at the Bayfield Performing Arts Center....

DATE: Jun 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Music

Robert Plant testifies he can’t read music or remember the ’60s

For music geeks, what has unfolded in a Los Angeles courthouse over the past week has been like some epic Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony – except with everyone wearing suits, ...

DATE: Jun 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Music

Ticketmaster tries redeeming itself with millions of free tickets but fans aren't happy

Who doesn’t like a free concert? Apparently, a whole heck of a lot of people. In 2003, two men purchased tickets to a Wilco show and – like many people who buy tickets from Ticket...

DATE: Jun 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Music

Adam Levine offers to pay for 'Voice' singer Christina Grimmie's funeral

Maroon 5’s Adam Levine has extended an offer to pay for the funeral costs of slain singer Christina Grimmie, according to The Associated Press. Grimmie, a former finalist on “The ...

DATE: Jun 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Music

Beyoncé's Formation World Tour: Empowerment you can dance to

Flanked by 20 or so female dancer of all shades – in cornrow braids, bantu knots and afros – and backed by an all-woman band, Beyoncé captivated as she commanded her troops in perfect format...

DATE: Jun 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Music

Lionel Richie makes the best speech ever at an awards show you can't see

NEW YORK – “This is the top of the line,” Lionel Richie said Thursday night, as he held the Songwriters Hall of Fame lifetime achievement award. “I’m going to have to say that this is the be...

DATE: Jun 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Music

'Blurred Lines' attorney files $20 million lawsuit against Ed Sheeran for allegedly plagiarizing 'Photograph'

Someone once said, “In America, the height of originality is skill in concealing origins.” Fittingly, there are ongoing arguments if Albert Einstein, radio broadcaster C.E.M. Joad or even Co...

DATE: Jun 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Music

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...

Scotty Moore, ‘co-founder of rock ’n’ roll’ and Elvis Presley’s guitarist, dies at 84

Politically charged BET Awards honor Prince, Muhammad Ali

Bernie Worrell, masterful P-Funk keyboardist, dead at 72

Bluegrass great Ralph Stanley was one of our last links to an old America

Jury: Led Zeppelin did not boost ‘Stairway to Heaven’

Music in the Mountains kicks off July 8

Robert Plant testifies he can’t read music or remember the ’60s

Ticketmaster tries redeeming itself with millions of free tickets but fans aren't happy

Adam Levine offers to pay for 'Voice' singer Christina Grimmie's funeral

Beyoncé's Formation World Tour: Empowerment you can dance to

Lionel Richie makes the best speech ever at an awards show you can't see

'Blurred Lines' attorney files $20 million lawsuit against Ed Sheeran for allegedly plagiarizing 'Photograph'

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