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• Watch Santigold channel her punk roots in NPR ‘Tiny Desk’ concert

  21-11-2022 23:47 via nme.com
  Santigold (aka Santi White) threw back to her punk roots for the latest edition of NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series, performing with a full band to reinvent tracks from her solo catalogue, as well as one from Stiffed, the band she fronted before being known as Santigold.READ MORE: Santigold – ‘Spirituals’ review: fearless sonic pioneer leads the pack once againEschewing her usual setup of electronic backing tracks and dancers, White performed with a three-piece band –
  
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• Ryuichi Sakamoto announces new album ’12’

  21-11-2022 23:37 via nme.com
  Ryuichi Sakamoto has announced ’12’, his first non-soundtrack studio album in nearly six years.
  The album is set to arrive on January 17 via Milan Records, and follows up 2017’s ‘async’. It was recorded throughout 2021 and 2022, with each of its dozen tracks titled after the dates they were written.
  In a statement, the Japanese composer and Yellow Magic Orchestra founder – who revealed last year he had been diagnosed with cancer for a second time, and is recei
  
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• Elon Musk brands Trent Reznor a “crybaby” for leaving Twitter

  21-11-2022 23:18 via nme.com
  Elon Musk has branded Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor a “crybaby” after he quit Twitter.
  Over the weekend, Reznor said he was “ready to depart” the platform and he called Musk’s takeover an “embarrassment”.
  “We don’t need the arrogance of the billionaire class to feel like they can just come in and solve everything,” he added. “Even without him involved, I just find that it has become such a toxic environment. For my ment
  
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• Christian Nodal, Kenia Os, Trueno, and More Hit Rolling Stone En Español’s Vegas Party

  21-11-2022 22:54 via rollingstone.com
  Ahead of the Latin Grammys, Rolling Stone En Español and Amazon Music teamed up for a star-studded bash on Nov. 16, full of artists who came by to enjoy the party and a few huge names who took the stage. There were major performances from the 23-year-old Mexican power player Christian Nodal, who has shot […]
  
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• Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger says he’s “ready for the world to hate us again”

  21-11-2022 22:47 via nme.com
  Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger has joked that he is “ready for the world to hate us again”.
  The Canadian rockers who have been heavily mocked over the years released their new album ‘Get Rollin’ last week.
  Speaking in a new interview with Audacy, Kroeger joked: “You know, we joke about it all the time. I’m like, ‘I’m ready for the world to hate us again.’”
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• You Wouldn’t Want to Miss Elton John’s Last Show Ever… Or Would You?

  21-11-2022 22:32 via digitalmusicnews.com
  I could write an entire article about how maddening it is to be a music fan in Los Angeles. But I’ll leave a little room for Elton John’s last show at Dodger Stadium on Sunday night. If you’re a fan of anything involving a large crowd in Los Angeles, then you’re a glutton for extreme […]
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• Pete Davidson Is Out, Dolly Parton Is in as Miley Cyrus‘ New Year’s Eve Party Co-Host

  21-11-2022 22:30 via rollingstone.com
  The pair will ring in the new year live from Miami on Saturday, December 31
  
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• High Demand for Taylor Swift Tickets Means Scams Abound

  21-11-2022 22:22 via digitalmusicnews.com
  As millions of fans rush to secure Taylor Swift tickets, opportunities for scams abound. Here’s how to keep yourself safe online.  Ticketmaster’s terrible presale process has left many fans turning to secondary ticket sites to get their fix. Here are some important things to keep in mind when buying tickets. If you see a deal […]
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• Vera Farmiga’s latest metal cover is of Black Sabbath’s ‘War Pigs’

  21-11-2022 22:20 via nme.com
  Vera Farmiga has covered Black Sabbath‘s ‘War Pigs’ at the Rock Academy.
  The Conjuring and Hawkeye actor has done several major metal covers this year, singing Iron Maiden‘s ‘The Trooper’ in September.READ MORE: Ozzy Osbourne – ‘Patient Number 9’ review: a fizzing piece of hard-rock magicFarmiga returned to Rock Academy, a music school in Woodstock, New York, on Sunday (November 20) to cover the Black Sabbath track.
  The actor introd
  
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• Brockhampton’s Kevin Abstract to quit Twitter: “Thx for being down for the ride”

  21-11-2022 22:03 via nme.com
  Brockhampton‘s Kevin Abstract has said he will be deactivating his Twitter account next week.
  “BH family. Thx for being down for the ride,” Abstract told his fans on the social media platform. “I appreciate y’all. I am probably the most dramatic person you follow on this app. With that being said: I’ll be deactivating this account after these radio shows air this week. If you wanna keep up with me, I’m sure you’ll find me.”READ MORE: Bro
  
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• Lady Leshurr has denied assaulting ex-partner

  21-11-2022 21:45 via nme.com
  Lady Leshurr has denied assaulting her ex-girlfriend and another woman during an altercation in east London.
  The rapper and BBC Radio 1Xtra host was charged with two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm following the incident in Leyton last month.
  Appearing at Snaresbrook Crown Court today (November 21) Leshurr – real name Melesha O’Garro – denied both counts of assaulting Sidnee Hussein and Chante Boyea.
  Another woman, Sherelle Smith, 28, from Yardley, Birming
  
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• Eurythmics lend support to songwriter Faye Fantarrow fundraiser for brain tumour treatment

  21-11-2022 21:10 via nme.com
  Dave Stewart and Annie Lennox of Eurythmics have donated to a fundraiser set up by singer-songwriter Faye Fantarrow to raise money for brain tumour treatment.
  The 20 year-old musician was diagnosed with the rare and aggressive tumour in September after having leukaemia twice as a child. According to her JustGiving page, doctors believe it may have been a rare consequence of the radiotherapy she received when she had a bone marrow transplant after fighting leukaemia for the second time aged 13. T
  
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• Greenberg Traurig Is Having a Difficult Time Cutting Kanye West as a Client, Legal Documents Show

  21-11-2022 21:07 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Two weeks ago, reports revealed that Greenberg Traurig was looking to dump Kanye West as a client. But the process might be proving more difficult than anticipated, as the court has now ordered the Recording Academy law firm “to demonstrate that Mr. West has been personally served with their application to withdraw.” This latest twist […]
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• ATEEZ Do It All for the Fans

  21-11-2022 21:00 via rollingstone.com
  'We want to write in a way that people from all parts of the world can relate to,' says Min Gi. 'So it's a personal experience for us that ends up universal'
  
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• Taylor Swift Tells Kim Petras She’s Done ‘A Lot of Butt-Popping’ to Her Music at AMAs

  21-11-2022 20:46 via rollingstone.com
  Swift celebrated at the show after winning all six awards for which she was nominated
  
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• Jack White has quit Twitter after Elon Musk re-instated Donald Trump’s account

  21-11-2022 20:29 via nme.com
  Jack White has pulled his Third Man Records account from Twitter after Elon Musk re-instated Donald Trump on the social media platform.READ MORE: Jack White – ‘Entering Heaven Alive’ review: his richest and most satisfying solo era yetLast night (November 20), the former White Stripes man posted a lengthy post on his Instagram account slamming Trump’s return as “absolutely disgusting” and “an asshole move”.
  He addressed Musk directly, imp
  
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• Hurts’ Theo Hutchcraft pays tribute to Louis Tomlinson after working on his album

  21-11-2022 20:21 via nme.com
  Hurts singer Theo Hutchcraft has paid tribute to Louis Tomlinson after the former One Direction member’s new album ‘Faith In The Future’ hit Number One in the UK Album Charts.
  Hutchcraft co-wrote three of the tracks on Tomlinson’s second album, including his recent single ‘Silver Tongues’. He took to Instagram to shout out Tomlinson, describing the experience of working with him as a “total joy”.READ MORE: Supporting Louis Tomlinson isn’t &ld
  
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• Elton John plays final US concert of ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour

  21-11-2022 19:34 via nme.com
  Elton John completed his final ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ concert in the US last night (November 20) at the Dodger Stadium in LA.
  READ MORE: Elton John: “I’m not interested in the past – not even Elton John’s past”
  The show was the last of three at the venue and saw John team up with Dua Lipa, Kiki Dee and Brandi Carlile.
  It marked his last remaining North American date on his tour which the pop legend has vowed is the last time that he&rsquo
  
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• Jack White Quits Twitter, Calls Elon Musk’s Trump Reinstatement ‘A–hole Move’

  21-11-2022 19:11 via rollingstone.com
  "This is straight up you trying to help a fascist have a platform so you can eventually get your tax breaks," musician wrote
  
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• Pink pays tribute to Olivia Newton John with performance of ‘Hopelessly Devoted To You’

  21-11-2022 19:08 via nme.com
  Pink paid tribute to the late Olivia Newton John at the AMAs last night (November 20) with a performance of ‘Hopelessly Devoted To You’ – check it out below.
  The singer covered the 1978 hit from Grease while a montage of images of Newton John, who died from breast cancer in August at the age of 73, played behind her. The performance was met with a standing ovation.READ MORE: Olivia Newton-John – 1948-2022: girl-next-door who lived her best life to the endPi
  
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• Dermot Kennedy closing in on second UK Number 1 album with 'Sonder'

  21-11-2022 18:55 via music-news.com
  
  Dermot Kennedy looks set to claim his second UK Number 1 album this week with Sonder.
  
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• David Bowie’s son shares anger at Donald Trump for using his father’s music at rallies

  21-11-2022 18:44 via nme.com
  Duncan Jones, son of Angie and David Bowie, has shared his frustration at former President Donald Trump for playing his father’s music at campaign events.
  Last week (November 15), Trump announced he’s running for president in 2024 at the Mar-a-Lago hotel in Florida, where his exit music from the stage was ‘Heroes’ by Bowie. It was a track he’d previously used during his first bid for the White House back in 2016.READ MORE: What do Donald Trump and Joe Biden’s
  
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• Tom Meighan claims Kasabian tried to “gag him”

  21-11-2022 18:30 via nme.com
  Tom Meighan has accused Kasabian of trying to silence him during his time in the band.
  The former frontman was sacked in 2020 after it emerged that he had assaulted his partner, Vikki Ager. Meighan was sentenced to 200 hours of unpaid labour and has since married Ager.
  Earlier this year, Serge Pizzorno, who has since taken over lead singer duties in the Leicester band, told NME the immediate aftermath of Meighan’s departure was “horrendous” and “completely heart
  
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• Santigold Returns to Roots With Band-Backed ‘Tiny Desk’ Performance

  21-11-2022 18:28 via rollingstone.com
  Five-song set spanned music from debut LP Santogold and new cuts from Spirituals
  
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• Machine Gun Kelly hits back at critics from “the rock community”

  21-11-2022 18:07 via nme.com
  Machine Gun Kelly has responded to critics from the “rock community” who see him as a “tourist” in the genre.READ MORE: Machine Gun Kelly: “I’ve been jumping up and down on the table, believing in myself, for-fucking-ever”Speaking at last night’s (November 20) American Music Awards, the rapper-turner-rocker – whose real name is Colson Baker – addressed the criticism when he won the award for Favourite Rock Artist for the second year in
  
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• The xx announce ‘Coexist’ 10th anniversary reissue

  21-11-2022 17:27 via nme.com
  The xx have announced a 10 year anniversary re-release of their second album ‘Coexist’.READ MORE: Oliver Sim on his soul-searching solo debut: “If I’m not one-third of The xx, who am I?”The release will feature a limited edition, clear vinyl pressing of the record, which is available to pre-order here. An expanded digital edition also feature live versions of ‘Angels’, ‘Chained’ and ‘Reunion & Sunset’, which you can liste
  
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• Music world responds to England’s 6-2 win over Iran at Qatar World Cup

  21-11-2022 17:19 via nme.com
  Figures from the music world have been sharing their reaction after England won their opening World Cup qualifier against Iran 6-2 in Qatar.
  Goals from Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, Raheem Sterling, Marcus Rashford and Jack Grealish ensured Gareth Southgate’s side got off to a winning start at the Khalifa International Stadium.
  Ahead of the game England, Wales and five other nations announced they will no longer wear ‘OneLove’ armbands at the tournament.
  The armband was set to
  
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• Adele 'refuses' to stay at Caesars Palace during Las Vegas residency

  21-11-2022 16:37 via music-news.com
  
  Adele reportedly turned down a suite at Caesars Palace during her Vegas residency in favour of staying at the nearby Wynn Fairway Villas.
  
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• Elton John brings out Dua Lipa for duet during final concert on U.S. farewell tour

  21-11-2022 16:36 via music-news.com
  
  Elton John also performed with Brandi Carlile and Kiki Dee during the show.
  
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• Adele 'refuses' to stay at Caesars Palace during Las Vegas residency - report

  21-11-2022 16:36 via music-news.com
  
  Adele reportedly turned down a suite at Caesars Palace during her Vegas residency in favour of staying at the nearby Wynn Fairway Villas.
  
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• Tim Minchin: 'Matilda was done completely without me'

  21-11-2022 16:35 via music-news.com
  
  Composer Tim Minchin spoke to Simon Mayo on his Greatest Hits Radio show this evening (Monday) ahead of the release
  
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• Kim Petras pays tribute to Colorado shooting victims at AMAs

  21-11-2022 16:28 via nme.com
  Kim Petras has paid tribute to the victims of a shooting at an LGBTQ club in Colorado this weekend.READ MORE: Kim Petras: “I want to become one of the songwriting greats. That’s my number one goal”The German-born, US-based pop singer was presenting the nominees for best pop song at the American Music Awards yesterday (November 20), when she took a moment to remember the victims of a shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs the night before, which left five people dead and 25 inju
  
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• Elton John Says Farewell to North America With Some Help From Dua Lipa and Brandi Carlile

  21-11-2022 16:15 via rollingstone.com
  At his final North American concert, John also brought out Kiki Dee for a rendition of "Don't Go Breaking My Heart"
  
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• Bad Boy Chiller Crew announce 2023 UK headline tour

  21-11-2022 16:01 via nme.com
  Bad Boy Chiller Crew have announced details of their biggest UK tour yet in 2023 – see a full list of dates below and buy tickets here.READ MORE: Bad Boy Chiller Crew: “We’re not a proper boyband. There’s nothing normal about us”The Bradford band released new single ‘Renegade’ last month, their second track of 2022 after ‘Skank All Night (You Wot, You Wot)’, their collaboration with MC Majestic.
  In May of next year, the band will kick of
  
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• Kanye West enlists alt-right voice Milo Yiannopoulos for 2024 Presidential campaign

  21-11-2022 15:11 via nme.com
  Kanye West says he has enlisted alt-right voice Milo Yiannopoulos to assist with his 2024 Presidential campaign.READ MORE: Inside the West Wing: What sort of President would Kanye West be?According to Consequence, the rapper told paparazzi at the weekend that he had teamed up with the controversial political figure. West was a US presidential candidate in 2020 but went on to concede his run after winning 50,000 votes. At the time of his withdrawal, he announced plans to run again in 20
  
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• pCloud Is Angling to Become the “Dropbox Killer” for the Music Industry — With Critical Differentiating Features

  21-11-2022 15:00 via digitalmusicnews.com
  pCloud is targeting serious music clientele with collaboration, encryption, and metadata. The company is introducing unique features like a native music player, previous file-version access/reverting, metadata recording, DAW compatibility, and ease of use with Splice — alongside other differentiators. This Black Friday, pCloud is also offering 85% off all Premium Lifetime Plans. Users can access […]
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• Burna Boy announces show at London Stadium for June 2023

  21-11-2022 14:06 via nme.com
  Burna Boy has announced a show at London Stadium on June 3, 2023 – find details and a link to buy tickets below.READ MORE: Burna Boy: “A revolution is needed. I want to inspire it”The African Giant will perform in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park as part of his ‘Love, Damini’ tour, which will make him the first African artist to headline a UK stadium – tickets go on sale at 10am, Friday, November 25 here.
  Speaking about the upcoming show, Burna Boy said: &ldqu
  
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• Michael Hutchence’s sister “angry” after learning of brain damage injury from Helena Christensen

  21-11-2022 13:19 via nme.com
  Michael Hutchence‘s sister has discussed being “angry” after learning of the INXS singer’s brain damage injury from his ex-girlfriend, Helena Christensen.
  Hutchence died in 1997 and a coroner ruled he died by suicide while under the influence of alcohol and drugs. After his death, it emerged that Hutchence suffered brain damage after being assaulted by a taxi driver in Denmark in 1995.
  This became public knowledge in 2019 in a documentary from Richard Lowenstein, who
  
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• Goldie Lookin Chain premiere World Cup anthem ‘Football Football Football’

  21-11-2022 13:09 via nme.com
  Goldie Lookin Chain have released their Wales World Cup football anthem called ‘Football Football Football’.
  The patriotic track from the Newport comedy hip-hop group comes ahead of Wales’ first group stage match with USA today (November 21), the first time Wales has been in a World Cup in 60 years.
  The earworm chant simply repeats the words: “football, football football football. Football, football football goal.”
  You can listen to the “unofficial anthem of A
  
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• Sir Cliff Richard to release original tune Heart of Christmas this week

  21-11-2022 13:04 via music-news.com
  
  Sir Cliff Richard has a brand new festive tune called 'Heart of Christmas' coming out this week.
  
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• Jisoo and Camila Cabello duet on Liar at BLACKPINK's LA gig

  21-11-2022 13:04 via music-news.com
  
  BLACKPINK fans were showered with surprises at the final US date of their 'Born Pink' world tour.
  
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• 'I could hide who I am': Louis Tomlinson considers releasing music under disguise

  21-11-2022 13:04 via music-news.com
  
  Louis Tomlinson might release music without people knowing who it is.
  
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• Duran Duran add five dates to FUTURE PAST tour

  21-11-2022 13:04 via music-news.com
  
  Duran Duran will continue their revival with five more concerts in the UK and Ireland in 2023.
  
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• Kelly Rowland defends Chris Brown amid boos following American Music Awards win

  21-11-2022 12:41 via music-news.com
  
  Kelly Rowland told the audience to "chill out" after boos erupted over Chris Brown's win.
  
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• Kanye West returns to Twitter after account is 'unblocked'

  21-11-2022 12:41 via music-news.com
  
  Kanye West's Twitter account was restricted after he posted an antisemitic message.
  
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• Duran Duran announce 2023 UK and Ireland ‘Future Past’ arena tour

  21-11-2022 11:42 via nme.com
  Duran Duran have announced a UK and Ireland arena tour for 2023 – find dates and ticket details below.
  The band will perform five headline shows throughout April and May 2023, kicking off in Manchester on April 29, with stops in London, Leeds and Birmingham, before finishing up in Dublin in May 7.
  Pre-sale tickets go on sale 10am GMT on Tuesday, November 22, while general sale starts Friday, November 25, and can be purchased here.
  Speaking about the upcoming shows, frontman Simon Le Bon sa
  
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• Miley Cyrus has new music with Mike WiLL Made It on the way in 2023

  21-11-2022 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  Miley Cyrus and Mike WiLL Made It have new music coming next year.
  
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• INXS all wanted a female singer to replace the late Michael Hutchence

  21-11-2022 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  INXS were hoping for a female singer to replace the late Michael Hutchence.
  
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• Blur expand 2023 reunion tour with huge Dublin gig

  21-11-2022 11:03 via nme.com
  Blur have added a Dublin gig to their ever-growing 2023 reunion tour – see full details below and buy tickets here.READ MORE: ‘Parklife’ at 25: the full story of Blur’s classic album, as told by the people who were thereEarlier this month, the Britpop heroes confirmed they were to return next year for a huge Wembley Stadium gig on July 8, going on to add an additional show at the venue the following day.
  With a French festival date also added to the run, the band hav
  
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• Bob Dylan nearly chose ‘Little Willie’ for his stage name

  21-11-2022 10:52 via nme.com
  Bob Dylan was nearly called ‘Little Willie’, according to love letters sent by the singer.
  The iconic US singer-songwriter – real name Robert Allen Zimmerman – considered a variety of potential stage names including ‘Little Willie’ and ‘Elston‘, as revealed in a collection of 42 love letters handwritten between 1957 and 1959.READ MORE: Bob Dylan live in Santa Monica: a strange but satisfying first virtual step from a true masterThe letters were wri
  
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