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Morning Edition: Music

50 years since Tommy Roe's 'Dizzy' topped the pop chart

Roe, who had six Top Ten hits in the course of his career, toured the U.K. with the Beatles in 1963. Initially, he was the headliner — but as Beatlemania grew, they swapped places on the bill.
by Cathy Wurzer

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JazzMN Orchestra celebrates 20 years

The orchestra performs Monday night at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre. The concert will be the last one led by founder and artistic director Doug Snapp.
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Come for the basketball, stay for the live music this weekend in Minneapolis

Big-ticket acts like Katy Perry, the Jonas Brothers and the Chainsmokers will all perform free shows at the Minneapolis Armory, and there will be unticketed outdoor performances and events all weekend on the Nicollet Mall.
by Cathy Wurzer

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40 years since the Bee Gees topped the Billboard chart with 'Tragedy'

One day, during a break from filming "Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," the band wrote this song, plus "Too Much Heaven" and "Shadow Dancing." All three went on to top the charts.
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