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Tony Rose sits surrounded by gold and platinum records and awards he earned throughout his career. (Courtesy Yvonne Rose)
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Boston remembers architect of its '70s and '80s music scene

Rose, who grew up in Roxbury, shaped Boston's music scene in the '70s and '80s, mentoring artists like Prince Charles Alexander who would define the city's sound. He died last May at 74. On May 26, Boston honors him by naming the Cabot and Whittier Street intersection after him.

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