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What’s the latest info about about rock music and the most interesting and momentous events in its past? You can find it all here: breaking news, sales and airplay charts from the past, notable occasions, and our appreciations of recently departed artists and other musical figures of note
Eric Clapton Bio, ‘Slowhand,’ Coming From Philip Norman
Clapton granted his consent and access to family members and close friends to the noted author of the Beatles biography, Shout!
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USPS to Dedicate John Lennon Forever Stamp on Sept. 7
He will be the newest addition to the Music Icons series, joining such fellow legends as Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Elvis Presley, and more
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Jethro Tull ‘This Was’ 50th Anniversary Edition Due
The title of the album refers to the band moving away from its early blues-based sound. It includes songs that have been in Tull’s live show for 50 years.
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Jorma Kaukonen of Airplane/Hot Tuna Pens Memoir
As a co-founder of Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna, he has plenty of stories to tell. Now fans will have the chance to read those tales in his own words.
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Michael McDonald New Tour Dates + Christmas Album
The singer will support ‘Season of Peace: The Christmas Collection’ with a string of dates, including a 10-night run at New York’s prestigious Carlyle Cafe.
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Lynyrd Skynyrd Honor Ed King on ‘Sweet Home Alabama’
In their first concerts since his passing, the band dedication the signature song to their longtime guitarist, who co-wrote it
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Lenny Kravitz Reissue Series Launches w/ 1st 5 LPs
Four of the five double-LP reissues also feature non-album tracks, many of them appearing on vinyl for the very first time.
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Jim Croce’s Son AJ Covers Dad’s ‘I Got a Name’
“I came to love his music in the same way everyone else did,” says the younger Croce, “by listening to the albums. It was part of me, part of my life.”
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Roger Miller Gets All-Star Tribute Album: Listen
Before Miller’s death, the Country Music Hall of Famer had 31 Top 40 Billboard country hits (10 of which crossed over to the pop chart).
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Bob Dylan ‘Year and a Day’ 1964-65 Photo Book Coming
The book presents a curated selection of nearly 200 images from 1964-65 by photographer Daniel Kramer, who was given extraordinary access on tour, in concert and backstage
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