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Gary Graff is a Detroit-based music journalist and author.

In May, Barcelona-based Elemental Music began rolling out new vinyl editions of Motown titles, with new albums coming each month for a total of 30 through March of 2025. (Photo courtesy of Elemental Music)

Spanish label handling extensive Motown vinyl reissue campaign

July 4, 2024 at 3:21 a.m.

In May, Barcelona-based Elemental Music began rolling out new vinyl editions of Motown titles, with new albums coming each month for a total of 30 through March 2025.

Jon Bon Jovi performs in 2013. Two years ago he discovered one of his vocal cords was atrophying and has since had surgery to repair it. The full story is chronicled in the documentary, “Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story,” premiering Friday on Hulu. (David Bergman/TNS)

Bon Jovi’s long career documented, warts and all, in new Hulu series

April 25, 2024 at 1:36 p.m.

"All I've ever wanted to sell was the truth," the 62-year-old New Jersey rock icon explains via Zoom. "If you're not gonna show it warts and all, don't bother."

The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame was lit in CARE colors for International Day of The Girl on Oct. 11, 2023, in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Duane Prokop/Getty Images for CARE USA)

2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees to be announced

April 19, 2024 at 12:51 p.m.

“This remarkable list of nominees reflects the diverse artists and music that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame honors and celebrates,” said John Sykes, chairman of the Rock &...

LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 28: Customers look through a rack of vinyl records at the HMV store on Oxford street on December 28, 2023 in London, England. The British Phonographic Industry figures show UK vinyl sales rose by 11.7% to 5.9 million units this year, increasing for the 16th year in a row. Taylor Swift’s 1989 (Taylor’s version) was the best-selling LP and she has two further albums in the top 10. (Photo by Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

Record Store Day brings dozens of exclusives for music fans this weekend

April 17, 2024 at 12:16 p.m.

The annual Record Store Day, now 17 years old, has become a nirvana for music lovers worldwide.

Photographer Matthew Jordan Smith and Aretha Franklin are shown during their first session together in 2005 in Detroit. He just published a book, “Aretha Cool: The Intimate Portraits,” showing his collection of images of her. (Photo courtesy of Matthew Jordan Smith)

Photographer’s new book offers a unique look at Aretha Franklin

March 25, 2024 at 2:01 p.m.

"She was like an aunt that everybody knows. Everybody has an Aretha in their family. … I've (photographed) so many people, but never felt the connection like I had with...

Wolfgang Van Halen and his band, Mammoth WVH, will perform Feb. 28 at Saint Andrew’s Hall in Detroit. (Photo courtesy of Travis Shinn)

Wolfgang Van Halen says he’s surprised by quick success

February 29, 2024 at 12:30 p.m.

As he begins another year of touring with his band, Mammoth WVH, Wolfgang Van Halen says "he didn't expect to be where we are this soon in our career. I...

“Choir,” a six-part docuseries on Disney+, chronicles a year in the life of the Detroit Youth Choir and its longtime director Anthony White. It begins streaming on Wednesday, Jan. 31. (Graphic courtesy of Disney)

Detroit Youth Choir’s six-part docuseries comes to Disney+

January 29, 2024 at 1:21 p.m.

Rudy Valdez was filming a documentary and while sitting in his hotel room, he saw the Detroit Youth Choir make its first appearance on "America's Got Talent" during the spring...

Jimmy Buffett’s “Equal Strain on All Parts” is his 32nd studio album. It was recorded earlier this year and finished prior to his Sept. 1 death. It’s set to be released Nov. 3. (Photo courtesy of Mailboat Records)

Jimmy Buffett’s band looks to continue as new album comes out

November 2, 2023 at 12:38 p.m.

Discussions on what to do in light of Buffet's death are still pending, but for now, the band is releasing "Equal Strain on All Parts," his 32nd studio album, which...

‘Disney’s Aladdin’ repeats its magic in national touring musical

May 15, 2023 at 2:34 p.m.

The production arrives at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Minneapolis in December.

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