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The one that brought us songs like "Sock it to Me, Baby" and the "Detroit Medley" - later famously covered by Bruce Springsteen - in the 1960s.

Well, that goofy Rolling Stone list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time got something right when it included Robbie Robertson, and something wrong when he was placed at #59 . As Don Was said in an old episode of VH1's Classic Albums series, "Robbie Robertson is a freak on guitar." Indeed, but he's a generous freak, content to sit it out ... (more)

We were there that night standing a few feet away from Ringo as he delivered his speech.

Don Was has been promoted to president at EMI Music's Blue Note Records. The Grammy-winning producer joined the venerable jazz and pop label as chief creative officer in August .

Elizabeth Cook at the Cactus Cafe . Elizabeth Cook's Don Was-produced, 2010 album "Welder" earned the crossover country singer/songwriter rave reviews for her traditional style.

Ringo Starr is back with his 17th solo album, the aptly titled Ringo 2012 , which was released on Tuesday.

Ringo Starr talked about his new album "Ringo 2012" and performed a few songs at a special "Town Hall" in Los Angeles Monday.

Signature sign: At 71, Ringo Starr is still making music, still touring and still promoting the ideals of the 1960s.

Ringo Starr, getting ready for the release of his new album "Ringo 2012" Jan. 31 in the U.S., will be all over TV and radio starting Sunday.

Promotion for former Beatle Ringo Starr's upcoming solo album will include a 'Town Hall" interview with British actor-comedian Russell Brand.

In this Aug. 28, 2011 photo, Russell Brand is seen on stage during a tribute for Amy Winehouse at the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles.

You have to give credit to Ringo Starr : at 72 he is still actively touring, recording, and promoting his music.

British actor-comedian Russell Brand will interview former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr for Sirius XM Radio.'Town Hall With Ringo Starr' will air live from Los Angeles on Jan.

Mitch Ryder knows all about putting his heart on his sleeve: With a career in the soul-singing business for more than half a century, it's practically his job description.

Sinead O'Connor has checked into a hospital for treatment of her depression. The singer recently said she attempted suicide and called for help through her Twitter account.

The documentary chronicling the making of Elton John 's 2010 collaboration with fellow piano legend Leon Russell , The Union , will get its TV premiere on HBO on February 2 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The film, also titled The Union , was directed by Cameron Crowe and follows Elton into a Los Angeles studio with Russell -- one of his musical inspirations -- ... (more)

Mitch Ryder knows all about putting his heart on his sleeve: With a career in the soul-singing business for more than half a century, it's practically his job description.