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Rock Hall makes it official: Alice Cooper, Neil Diamond among new class

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame officially announced the class of 2011 inductees Wednesday (12/15) -- Neil Diamond, Alice Cooper, Tom Waits, Dr. John and Darlene Love -- adding Leon Russell in the sideman category and Specialty Records' Art Rupe and Elektra Records founder Jac Holzman under the heading of non-performers. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame officially announced the class of 2011 inductees Wednesday (12/15) -- Neil Diamond, Alice Cooper, Tom Waits, Dr. John and Darlene Love -- adding Leon Russell in the sideman category and Specialty Records' Art Rupe and Elektra Records founder Jac Holzman under the heading of non-performers.

Dr. John wipes the gris-gris off new songs

For a man who says he can't remember yesterday, Dr. John has a considerable handle on the history of pop music, starting at the end of the 19th century with Jelly Roll Morton and continuing through Tin Pan Alley, the early days of rock 'n' roll, and up through the modern definition of funk. For a man who says he can't remember yesterday, Dr. John has a considerable handle on the history of pop music, starting at the end of the 19th century with Jelly Roll Morton and continuing through Tin Pan Alley, the early days of rock 'n' roll, and up through the modern definition of funk.

Sonny Landreth Reaches Out To Guest Artists

Sonny Landreth's upcoming release, "From the Reach," will feature several guest artists including Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Dr. John, Jimmy Buffett, Vince Gill, Robben Ford and Eric Johnson.

Voodoo Music Experience scores Rage, Pumpkins, Dr. John

Rage Against the Machine, Smashing Pumpkins and Dr. John have signed on to play New Orleans' annual Voodoo Music Experience, which will expand to three days this year.

Album Review: Dr. John, "Sippiana Hericane" (Blue Note)

"Clean all the waters in the world," Dr. John croons so soulfully to open "Sippiana Hericane." "Let's all lend a hand / Save our land."

Dr. John, Shemekia Copeland top B.B. King Blues Festival

The 13th edition of the B.B. King Blues Festival will feature the tour's namesake as well as Dr. John and Shemekia Copeland.

The Grammy winners

Grammys were awarded in 100 categories during Wednesday night's ceremonies at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. A full list of the winners follows:

John Fogerty Leads New Orleans-Themed Tour

John Fogerty will top the bill on a concert tour dubbed Acura Music Festival: Destination New Orleans, which is scheduled to open on Aug. 5 in West Palm Beach, Fla. The line-up of bands will vary from city to city, with three acts on the bill in most markets.
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