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The Rolling Stones return to London's Hyde Park for the first time in 44 years

The Rolling Stones recently played Hyde Park for the first time in decades. The Rolling Stones' last concert there was free, while the most recent performance had some audience members shelling out the equivalent of $300 for a ticket.
'20 Feet From Stardom' is a fascinating look at backup singers

'20 Feet From Stardom' is a valuable contribution to the field of musical performance on film and asks an important question: Is it important for an artist to be a star?
CMT Awards include winner Carrie Underwood's emotional tribute to Oklahoma

The CMT Awards included a win by Carrie Underwood, who has received the most CMT awards ever, for video of the year. Miranda Lambert and Florida Georgia Line also captured titles at the CMT Awards.
Pricey tickets for Rolling Stones tour test limits of live-concert market

At as much as $600 a pop, tickets to the Rolling Stones 50th-anniversary tour point to an industry catering more and more to a rarified tier of concert-going consumers. Why do ticket prices keep rising?
Rod Stewart releases his first original album in almost 20 years

Rod Stewart's album 'Time' comes after the artist released eight cover albums. 'Now, he's approaching it with a real joy,' Rod Stewart's manager said of the artist's songwriting process.
George Jones dies: Country music legend sang about life he lived

George Jones dies: The Texas native recorded over 150 albums. By the time George Jones died Friday, his career had spanned eight decades.
Culture Cafe David Bowie: As a new album arrives, a celebration of the 40th anniversary of 'Aladdin Sane'

David Bowie's album 'Aladdin Sane' came out 40 years ago today. Here's a look back on the work that more than holds up today, including the behind-the-scenes story from Bowie's pianist Mike Garson.
American Idol ready to rock another contestant off the show (+video)

American Idol recap: On Wednesday night, the remaining seven American Idol contestants took on rock 'n roll. Who's going home: Burnell Taylor, Angie Miller, Lazaro Arbos or someone else?
Modern Parenthood 19 arrested at Chicago mall – where were moms when teen melee shut the mall?

19 arrested at Chicago mall in teen melee after the sweet, but unfortunately named, boy band “Mindless Behavior” brought a teen crowd together. Mob mentality might have been prevented if the "Mom's Taxi" brigade had been waiting out in the parking lot.
Rick Huxley's band, the Dave Clark Five, gained fans on both sides of the Atlantic

Rick Huxley served as bassist for the 1960s British Invasion group the Dave Clark Five. Rick Huxley's band knocked 'I Want to Hold Your Hand' by the Beatles off the top spot on UK music charts in 1964.
Reg Presley, British rock singer of 'Wild Thing,' dies

Reg Presley and The Troggs were part of the British invasion spurred by the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. But Reg Presley perfected a simple, hard-driving approach to the three-minute rock song. A Reg Presley song was more caveman than lyrical art.
Super Bowl 2013: The 7 best halftime shows of all time

For Super Bowl 2013, Beyonce will have some big shoes to fill. Here are the 7 all-time best halftime shows from past games.
The 25 best musicians of the Rock era

Who took the top slots for the best artists in the Rock-and-Roll era? Check out the full list.
Police: BBC's Jimmy Savile targeted vulnerable for sex abuse

A three-month police investigation yielded a staggering litany of sexual crimes: 214 offenses, including 34 rapes, over more than half a century, the majority of the victims under 18.
James Gandolfini stars in 'Not Fade Away'

'Not Fade Away' tries a little too hard, but Gandolfini as a 1960s father is a standout.
The Vote Gimme shelter! Your Rolling Stones guide to the 'fiscal cliff'

Yes, we know the fiscal cliff is not always easy to understand. But help is here. Mick Jagger and the music of Rolling Stones can explain it all – with satisfaction – in nine easy steps. Seriously.
Sandy benefit concert: Rock legends hit the right notes (+video)

Sandy benefit concert: From Paul McCartney to Alicia Keys, the "12-12-12" benefit concert in Madison Square Garden for victims of superstorm Sandy was a night of great performances.
Ravi Shankar bridged cultures by bringing sitar to the West, but at a cost

Ravi Shankar collaborated with some of the biggest names in rock, jazz, and classical music. But in India critics said he was commercializing spiritual sitar music that was not properly understood.
Sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar bridged India and the West

Labeled 'the godfather of world music' by Beatle George Harrison, Ravi Shankar helped millions of Westerners — classical, jazz, and rock lovers — discover the centuries-old traditions of Indian music.
Culture Cafe Paul McCartney to front Nirvana for a benefit concert?

Will Paul McCartney fill the role of Kurt Cobain for a Nirvana reunion? Representatives won't confirm anything, but rumors say the group will perform a new song with the former Beatle.
Long live the Stones: Band celebrates 50 rocking years

With their usual swagger and showmanship, the Rolling Stones played their first show in their US mini-tour Saturday night, which celebrates their 50 years together as a rock band.
Modern Parenthood Rolling Stones at 50: A work ethic to raise kids by? (+video)

The Rolling Stones hit the stage 50 years ago and this mom loves their work ethic. After all, what can a poor boy do, 'cept sing for a rock 'n' roll band? For 50 years, and counting, she says, that's what they been doing. And they haven't been poor for at least the last 48.
Culture Cafe 'Sopranos' creator David Chase chats about his new film 'Not Fade Away'

'Sopranos' creator David Chase discusses his new movie and the love of rock 'n' roll that inspired it.
Andy Williams remembered for 'Moon River,' TV shows

The singer and entertainer who helped to launch the career of the Osmond Brothers and hosted annual holiday television specials passed away Tuesday.
Johnson’s Life of London

The other eternal city: Boris Johnson brings a collection of famous Londoners to life.