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The previously unheard music on the new album of Rory Gallagher’s music features a track he made with Muddy Waters, writes Ed Power.

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Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin have been honoured as one of the greatest songwriting partnerships of all time.

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KING of skiffle Lonnie Donegan has died after collapsing midway through a UK tour.

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