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With their light, airy melodies and meticulously crafted, clean arrangements, the Carpenters stood in direct contrast with the excessive, gaudy pop/rock of the '70s; yet they became one of the most popular artists of the decade, scoring 12 Top Ten hits, including three number one singles.

Hit songs such as "You'll Think of Me" have helped put singer Keith Urban on the map.

Sydneysider Adrian Deutsch dodges the dumbing-down of youth on his ''grown up'' debut solo release, writes Jo Roberts.

Oct. 31 Come dressed in costume for live music, food and drink. Great for young adults.

They've contributed plenty to the rock and roll canon, from "Tuesday Afternoon" to "Ride My See-Saw" to the ubiquitous "Nights in White Satin," and you can catch them live at the Palace on Friday.

Young local band The Fuzed takes audience members by surprise with classic rock tunes.

The Blues Image was a one-hit wonder Latin-tinged pop/rock band, that one hit being "Ride Captain Ride," which made the Top Ten and sold a million copies in 1970.

In Florida's Theme Park Central, everything's looking up this summer. Literally. At Universal Studios, the soon-to-be-launched Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster shoots riders up a 167-foot, 90-degree lift in 16.5 seconds.