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Radio Hits in September 1964: The Sun Was Rising

The countdown survey during this week on Chicago’s WLS featured some of classic rock’s most enduring songs from several British Invasion acts.

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Anticipation Begins For 2025 Edition of Paul McCartney’s ‘Got Back’ Tour

The legend turned 83 on June 18. The 21 concerts will run from late September until late November.

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ELO’s ‘Don’t Bring Me Down… Bruce!’

Most classic rock acts have a misheard lyric. It goes with the territory. So what did Jeff Lynne do when concert audiences started singing along to his big hit?

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Grateful Dead ‘Blues For Allah’ Gets 50th Anniversary Edition

The 1975 LP saw the Dead attempt something they never had before—and never would again. They would make the record almost entirely without pre-written material.

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Radio Hits in September 1971: Time to Celebrate

Some all-time classics by Rod Stewart, the Moody Blues and The Who were still climbing the chart while the Top 10 had a mix of pop, soul and rock favorites.

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Bill Murray Opens Concert Tour With ‘Like a Rolling Stone’

Never one to shy away from an open microphone to sing, he’s teaming up with Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia (aka “Blood Brothers”) to perform a series of shows.