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Rewinding 2010 - the year in music

By AirTalk Staff
Published Dec 30, 2010
A young woman lights a candle in front of John Lennon's wall memorial to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the musician's death.
A young woman lights a candle in front of John Lennon's wall memorial to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the musician's death.
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Rewinding 2010 - the year in music
What was the big music news in 2010? Major collaborations between legendary artists: Elton John & Leon Russell, Neil Young & Daniel Lanois, Brian Wilson and – would you believe – George Gershwin? Big box set releases commemorated Lennon’s 70th birthday, Springsteen’s Darkness on the Edge of Town and everything The King ever recorded – nearly 800 tracks of solid gold Elvis. Meanwile, facing triple-digit ticket prices, many music fans decided to stay home with their iPods this summer. So who rocked the world with the biggest tours of 2010?

What was the big music news in 2010? Major collaborations between legendary artists: Elton John & Leon Russell, Neil Young & Daniel Lanois, Brian Wilson and – would you believe – George Gershwin? Big box set releases commemorated Lennon’s 70th birthday, Springsteen’s Darkness on the Edge of Town and everything The King ever recorded – nearly 800 tracks of solid gold Elvis. Meanwile, facing triple-digit ticket prices, many music fans decided to stay home with their iPods this summer. So who rocked the world with the biggest tours of 2010?

Guest

Randy Lewis, Music Critic, Los Angeles Times