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Robert Plant Teases New Music

One of the longest teaser campaigns continues… Last spring, the singer’s website went dark, save for 3 words: “Any time now…” On July 5 came “A Way With Words”…

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Troubled Times For Journey: Neal Schon

The co-founder is none-too-pleased with recent actions that band members Cain, Valory and Pineda have done, fueling rumors that changes are afoot

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Sam Shepard, Prolific Actor/Writer, Dies at 73

He was involved with Dylan during the Rolling Thunder Revue, as well as Patti Smith and others. The prolific actor, writer and director has died.

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Rolling Stones ‘Satanic Majesties’ 50th Coming

The special edition deluxe double vinyl/double hybrid super audio CD contains the stereo and mono versions of every song, newly remastered by Bob Ludwig. Have a look

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Steely Dan at Classic East–Minus Walter Becker

As in L.A. two weeks earlier, Steely Dan founding member Walter Becker was not present for the group’s NYC set. Donald Fagen confirmed Becker’s illness.

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Mick Jagger Releases Two New Solo Songs

Without advance notice, Jagger has dropped two politically oriented tracks, available in multiple formats and in several video mixes.

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Eagles Announce Next Classic Date; More to Come?

The Classic Northwest will be a one-night affair with the Doobies opening. Will there be more and will an Eagles reunion tour be announced?

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Journey, EW&F Open Sunday’s Classic West

Day two of the Classic West on July 16, wasn’t just about Fleetwood Mac. Journey and Earth, Wind & Fire delivered powerful sets to open the show.

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Steely Dan, Doobie Bros. Open Classic West Fest

Steely Dan (minus co-founder Walter Becker) and the Doobie brothers opened the first of two big L.A. shows for the reunited Eagles. We have all the details!

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Prince: Trove of Classic Videos Released on Vevo

The Vevo music video platform has begin releasing classic videos from Prince’s catalog, the first time many of these have been available for streaming.

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