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David HinckleyTake a Sad Song and Make It Better: The Brian Wilson VersionAbout 20 minutes after the death of Brian Wilson’s wife Melinda on Jan. 30, his family asked a court to place the 81-year-old musical icon…Feb 227
McKenna RyanRonnie Spector’s Daring EscapeOn the night of her wedding, Ronnie Bennett, now Spector, spent the evening cowering in a locked hotel room, clutching her mother as her…Feb 2, 2022
Karla CliftonReview #489: Back to Mono (1958–1969), Phil Spector and Various Artists#489: Back to Mono (1958–1969), Phil Spector and Various ArtistsDec 14, 2023
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