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French conductor, composer Pierre Boulez dies at 90
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — French composer and conductor Pierre Boulez had a reputation as a hardcore modernist steeped in the dissonances of 20th-Century music.
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911 transcript: Rocker Scott Weiland found 'stiff' on bus
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — A 911 transcript reveals the moment when Scott Weiland's bandmates found the former Stone Temple Pilots frontman's body on his tour bus in suburban Minneapolis last month.
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The latest on gadgets: Using micro-chips in sports and art
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The latest developments surrounding the consumer-electronics show in Las Vegas known as CES (all times local):
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Bee Gees manager Robert Stigwood dies at 81
LONDON (AP) — Robert Stigwood, the impresario who managed the Bee Gees and produced 1970s blockbusters "Grease" and "Saturday Night Fever," has died. He was 81.
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Steely Dan founder Donald Fagen charged with assaulting wife
NEW YORK (AP) — Steely Dan founder Donald Fagen was charged Tuesday with assaulting his wife at their home, according to law enforcement officials and court papers.
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Avant-garde jazz pianist Paul Bley dies at 83 in Florida
NEW YORK (AP) — Visionary Canadian-born pianist Paul Bley, a pivotal figure in the avant-garde jazz movement known for his innovative trio and solo recordings, has died. He was 83.
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Guns N' Roses, LCD Soundsystem to headline Coachella
INDIO, Calif. (AP) — L.A. rockers Guns N' Roses will headline the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, along with DJ Calvin Harris and electronic rock band LCD Soundsystem.
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Blues guitarist Long John Hunter dies in Arizona at age 84
PHOENIX (AP) — Blues guitarist Long John Hunter, who recorded seven solo albums in a 60-year career and was known internationally for his onstage showmanship, has died. He was 84.
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Body of missing country singer recovered at Oklahoma lake
PONCA CITY, Okla. (AP) — The body of a country singer was recovered Monday at an Oklahoma lake, one week after he disappeared while going duck hunting with a companion who had sent an ominous tweet about threatening weather.
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'It's a real beauty' _ Jimmy Buffett lyrics help tattoo shop
KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) — A Virginia man who wants to open up a tattoo parlor in Key West can thank Jimmy Buffett's "Margaritaville" for helping him with his latest court case.
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