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James Taylor: Singer James Taylor suggested for lead role in "Lincoln"

submitted by Nick Dec 8th 2012 01:00 am (news.yahoo.com)

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Singer-songwriter James Taylor says he doesn't see the resemblance, but he was pitched - without success - to play the role of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln in the new film. Taylor told a packed audience at the National Press Club on Friday that Oscar-winning musician John Williams - who composed the soundtrack for "Lincoln" - had pushed for Taylor to play the lead role in Steven Spielberg's new film. The role of Lincoln in the historical drama ultimately went to Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis. "John wanted me to play that part. ...

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James Taylor: Announces New Studio Album 'Before This World'

submitted by Nick Apr 8th 2015 12:00 pm (www.antimusic.com)

James Taylor's first album of new material in 13 years is almost here. On Tuesday (April 7), the singer-songwriter announced new album Before This World

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Boston: Rockers gather for Boston bomb victim fund-raising concert

submitted by Nick May 30th 2013 06:00 pm (news.yahoo.com)

BOSTON (Reuters) - Rock band Aerosmith took a detour around the world from Singapore to "warm the cockles of peoples' hearts" in Boston as one of more than a dozen acts gathering on Thursday night to raise money for victims of last month's marathon bombing. Aerosmith, which started in Boston in 1970 and has ma...

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Boston: Local music acts set for Boston benefit show

submitted by Nick May 30th 2013 07:00 am (news.yahoo.com)

BOSTON (AP) — Aerosmith, James Taylor and Jimmy Buffett are returning to Massachusetts to join artists with ties to the state for a benefit concert for victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.

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Aerosmith: Boston, James Taylor To Play Boston Bombing Benefit Show

submitted by Nick May 6th 2013 01:00 pm (www.antimusic.com)

Aerosmith, Boston and James Taylor lead a lineup of prominent Boston musicians and other acts that are teaming up for a benefit concert for the victims of the Boston Marathon terrorist bombings

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