Jimi Hendrix drummer Mitch Mitchell dies at 62

"He was a wonderful man, a brilliant musician and a true friend," Hendrix's sister, Janie Hendrix, said in a statement on behalf of the estate.

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South African singer Miriam Makeba dies in Italy

Italian news agency ANSA said she died after falling ill following her performance at an antiracism and anti-organized crime concert.

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Country star Merle Haggard battling lung cancer

The 71-year-old singer-songwriter underwent surgery Monday in a Bakersfield, California, hospital.

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Coldplay 2008's biggest act at World Music Awards

The British band was crowned the world's top-selling act of 2008 at the World Music Awards (WMAs) in Monaco.

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Married with iPods, Part 1: I hate your music

Her Tori Amos and Fiona Apple are right up next to my Squarepusher and Black Keys, and our iPods don't include a "his and her" music feature.

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Speedy USB 3.0 spec to be unveiled

The next-generation USB specification is slated to be introduced later this month.

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Paul McCartney steals show at MTV Europe awards

The 66-year-old was named Ultimate Legend at the 15th edition of the annual awards ceremony, one of pop music's biggest nights outside the United States.

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Michael Jackson opts out of Jackson 5 reunion

Michael Jackson denied Thursday that he would take part in a reunion of the famed Motown singing group, a day after elder brother Jermaine said the faded pop star was on board.

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Record companies cozy up to free music on Web

The result has been, perhaps surprisingly, higher sales.

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US rap label boss dies suddenly

The head of rap label Def Jam Recordings, Shakir Stewart, committed suicide, according to reports.

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