September 6, 2007 - Legendary Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti, who helped reintroduce a generation of music fans to operatic singing, has died following a long battle with cancer. He was 71.
July 7, 2006 - Famed tenor Luciano Pavarotti recently underwent surgery for pancreatic cancer, and has canceled all of the remaining concerts on his 2006 schedule.
May 26, 2006 - Luciano Pavarotti, who was scheduled to perform June farewell concerts in Canada and Washington, DC, has postponed the shows due to a "painful lower back condition," according to a press release.
March 7, 2006 - Famed Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti, who announced last year his plans to embark on a 40-date 2006 farewell tour, has unveiled the North American itinerary for the trek.
December 2, 2004 - Famed Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti has signed a contract to conclude his touring career with a 40-date trek that will touch down in Europe, Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and North, Central and South America.
March 15, 2004 - Long-estranged Guns N' Roses members Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagen have joined forces to file a lawsuit against Geffen Records, seeking to block the label's planned release of GN'R's "Greatest Hits."
April 8, 2003 - Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti and U2 frontman Bono will perform together at a May 27 concert in northern Italy to raise funds that will support the United Nations refugee agency's efforts in Iraq.
November 21, 2000 - Prince will perform at the Atlanta club the Tabernacle in Atlanta on Wednesday (11/22). Tickets went on sale with little fanfare the day before the show and quickly sold out.
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