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reunion concert stories: 19 news summaries

 Jacko Readies a Comeback 

Dirty Dancing choreographer leads show

May 12, 09 2:33 PM CDT
(Newser) - As the King of Pop readies his first concert run in more than a decade, so, too the requisite secrecy, swirling rumors, and lawsuits begin to get in shape. Michael Jackson may be developing moves to rival the moonwalk, he's definitely rehearsing six hours daily with 10 dancers and a... More »

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entertainment • London • dancing • pop music • Michael Jackson • reunion concert • concert tour • Jay-ZTV

Lawyers Might Nix Jackson's London Gigs

Contract for family concert series puts comeback in question

May 11, 09 2:40 PM CDT
(Newser) - London may never see Michael Jackson’s much-ballyhooed comeback concerts, TMZ reports. A contract Jackson signed for a reunion tour with his sister and brothers forbade him from making another concert deal for 18 months. Lawyers for that tour say Jackson’s London series violates the pact. Jackson’s position... More »

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London • concert • Michael Jackson • reunion concert • concert tour

(AP) - An all-star concert on meditation brought Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr together for their first performance together in 7 years. The reunion of McCartney and Starr, the surviving members of the Beatles, was the highlight of the "Change Begins Within" concert last night. The event was held at Radio... More »

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Paul McCartney • Beatles • reunion • Ringo Starr • reunion concert



 Cops Nab 
 $1.2M in 
 Drugs at 
 Phish Show 

Cops also nab $68K cash, arrest 194

Mar 10, 09 6:56 AM CDT
(Newser) - Phish fans came prepared to the band’s reunion weekend, but many left empty-handed. Police seized about $1.2 million in illegal drugs and more than $68,000 in cash during the three-night event in Virginia, AP reports; they also arrested 194 fans, mostly for drug possession, use, and distribution.... More »

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drugs • arrest • concert • Phish • reunion concert • Bill Maher Grid

 Concert Stirs Reunion 
 Rumors for Beatles 

McCartney, Starr will perform on the same stage next month

Mar 4, 09 2:28 PM CST
(Newser) - Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr will take the same stage during a charity concert in New York next month, though perhaps not at the same time. The show's organizers originally reported that the remaining Beatles would play together—it'd be the first time since a 2002 George Harrison tribute—but... More »

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Paul McCartney • charity • concert • Beatles • Ringo Starr • reunion concert

(Newser) - No Doubt will kick off a reunion tour in May, but first the band is going to make a guest appearance on Gossip Girl, reports Rolling Stone. Because the show doesn’t feature a performance venue like the Peach Pit in the old 90210, the episode will... More »

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television • music • Gwen Stefani • reunion • reunion concert • Gossip Girl • No Doubt

 Simon, Garfunkel 
 Plan New Tour 

Duo inspired by reaction at Simon show this weekend

Feb 18, 09 1:24 PM CST
(Newser) - The audience at Friday night's Paul Simon show in New York got a taste of what's to come when Art Garfunkel joined his long-time collaborator on stage for three songs: The two today announced a new tour, inspired, said Garfunkel, by the “knockout” reaction to that concert. More »

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music • concert • singer • Simon and Garfunkel • reunion concert • Art Garfunkel • Paul Simon

 Simon, Garfunkel 
 in Surprise Reunion 

Famous duo pair up again in Manhattan concert as mayor applauds

Feb 16, 09 4:36 AM CST
(Newser) - Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel appeared together in a surprise reunion at a Manhattan weekend concert, Reuters reports. It was only the third time the famous duo, now both 67, have performed together since a 2004 reunion tour. Garfunkel appeared on stage to sing The Sound of Silence, The Boxer... More »

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New York • Manhattan • pop music • concert • reunion concert • Art Garfunkel • Paul Simon

 Plant Rules Out
 Led Zep Reunion 

Frontman explains why he won't do reunion tour

Feb 4, 09 2:45 PM CST
(Newser) - Led Zeppelin isn't Led Zeppelin without the late John Bonham, Robert Plant says, and a reunion tour will only disappoint. Plant, who took part in a single concert in 2007 with Jason Bonham filling in for his dad, elaborated in an interview with Absolute Radio, NME reports: "The comparisons... More »

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rock and roll • Led Zeppelin • Robert Plant • Alison Krauss • reunion concert

(Newser) - Blur, the '90s Britpop band famous for “woo-hooing” through its hit single “Song 2,” will reunite this summer for a live show in London, NME reports. The original four members of the band have not performed together publicly since 2000, and the long-awaited reunion announcement has fueled... More »

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music • pop music • reunion concert • Alternative rock • Blur

 Led Zeppelin Replacing Plant 

Band trying out new frontman for new tour, album

Oct 28, 08 3:11 AM CDT
(Newser) - Legendary rock band Led Zeppelin is auditioning for a replacement for frontman Robert Plant, who won't be joining a reunion tour. Bass player John Paul Jones confirmed the band is planning a tour and a new album—both without Plant. There has been speculation about a Led Zeppelin reunion tour... More »

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Led Zeppelin • reunion • Robert Plant • Jimmy Page • John Paul Jones • Jason Bonham • reunion concert

 Phish Goes Back on Tour

Jam band will play three shows in Virginia in 2009; more to come

Oct 1, 08 10:40 AM CDT
(AP) - Phish is getting back together. The Vermont-bred jam band, which disbanded in 2004, is planning three dates next March in Hampton, Virginia. A notice posted on the band's website says Phish will play March 6-8 at the Hampton Coliseum and that more 2009 dates will be announced later. More »

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Virginia • Phish • reunion concert • bands


 Plant: No 
 Zep Reunion 
 Tour for Me 

Singer 'keen to get on' with own projects

Sep 30, 08 8:20 AM CDT
(Newser) - Robert Plant denies he ever planned to join a Led Zeppelin reunion tour, saying "it's been both frustrating and ridiculous" to hear such rumors, Billboard reports. Plant says he won't be touring with anyone for at least two years, but wishes guitarist Jimmy Page, bassist John Paul Jones, and... More »

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Led Zeppelin • reunion • Robert Plant • Jimmy Page • John Paul Jones • Jason Bonham • John Bonham • Alison Krauss • reunion concert

 Plant Caves; Led Zep Will Tour 


Sep 26, 08 10:01 AM CDT
(Newser) - Rock legend Robert Plant has finally agreed to participate in a Led Zeppelin reunion tour with guitarist Jimmy Page, bassist John Paul Jones, and late drummer John Bonham's son Jason, the Sun reports. His bandmates had been rehearsing with stand-in singers. More »

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music industry • Led Zeppelin • Robert Plant • Jimmy Page • John Paul Jones • Jason Bonham • John Bonham • reunion concert

Spice Girls Cut Short Tour

Concerts kaput in four countries

Feb 5, 08 7:18 AM CST
(Newser) - Cape Town, Buenos Aires, Beijing, and Sydney will be spared the Spice Girls' reunion concert tour. The brief reunion of the all-girl group will really really end in Toronto February 26. The Spice Girls cited family commitments as the reason, but previous reports suggested lack of interest in some cities... More »

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Victoria Beckham • Spice Girls • reunion concert • Toronto • Posh Spice • Emma • Geri • Mel B • Melanie C

Page Hints at Led Zeppelin World Tour

Guitarist drops clues, but scheduling must await Plant's return

Jan 28, 08 5:10 PM CST
(Newser) - Lead guitarist Jimmy Page has dropped some serious hints that a Led Zeppelin world tour may be on its way. Promoting the band's Mothership album in Japan, Page said the successful reunion concert in London in December proves that they're ready for a tour, reports the Daily Telegraph. “There... More »

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Led Zeppelin • Robert Plant • Jimmy Page • Alison Krauss • reunion concert

Led Zeppelin Outwits Scalpers

Strict new security in force at concert

Dec 10, 07 7:58 AM CST
(Newser) - Rock band Led Zeppelin performs in London tonight for the first time in 20 years and fans are pouring in from all over the world—including Brazil, Australia and the US. Some may be bitterly disappointed, however. Stringent new security arrangements designed to beat scalpers may stop some fans from... More »

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security • Led Zeppelin • Ahmet Ertegun • scalpers • reunion concert • ticket sales • e Bay

Spice Girls Heat Up Canada

Pop group kicks off world tour

Dec 3, 07 2:16 PM CST
(Newser) - If what you want, what you really really want, is a Spice Girls reunion, you've got it. The five-woman pop group resurfaced yesterday in Vancouver, dressed a little more conservatively than in the past. It was the quintet's first concert in a world tour expected to run through Canada, the... More »

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Canada • pop music • Spice Girls • concert • reunion • Vancouver • reunion concert

Nervous Zeppelin Played
in Secret Before 'Reunion'

Band needed to know if the old chemistry still sizzled

Nov 20, 07 7:09 AM CST
(Newser) - Superband Led Zeppelin rehearsed in secret to make certain they could click again before announcing a reunion concert, guitarist Jimmy Page told the BBC. "We wanted to see how well we'd be playing together and once we played it was without doubt we wanted to do it," he... More »

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Led Zeppelin • Robert Plant • Jimmy Page • reunion concert

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