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Saga Frontman Michael Sadler Shares Rare Cancer Diagnosis
The Canadian rock band earned their biggest hit with the 1982 single, “On the Loose.”
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Filmmaker, Journalist Cameron Crowe Writes Memoir, ‘The Uncool’
The writer and/or director of such acclaimed films as Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Jerry Maguire, and Almost Famous, was an unlikely rock and roll insider at age 15.
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When Live Aid Rocked the Planet
We recap the biggest charity concert in music history, where dozens of stars performed in London and Philadelphia for a massive worldwide TV audience in 1985
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The Top Albums of July 1970
Some of the era’s legendary names in classic rock had new releases – many of which are in your collection – at the top of the sales chart this week.
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The Kinks Conclude 60th Anniversary With ‘The Journey Part 3’
The celebration closes with the 3rd career-defining anthology of The Journey, curated by the band.
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Jethro Tull Gets Expanded ‘Still Living in the Past’ Collection
The new edition features Steven Wilson remixes, edits, demos, Live at Carnegie Hall 1970 (Wilson remix) and four promo films.
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Jeff Lynne Cancels Manchester Concert Minutes Before Scheduled Start
The official statement indicated that it was “due to illness,” adding, “Jeff is devastated he cannot perform this evening.”
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Bob Dylan Significantly Expands 2025 Tour
The legend turned 84 in May and shows no signs of slowing down.
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Best Weekly Singles Charts of All Time: Radio Hits July 1967
The Summer of Love was in full swing and radio was playing hits by Stevie Wonder, the Grass Roots, one-hit-wonders Every Mother’s Son and Music Explosion. And, of course, Scott McKenzie’s big hit.
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Heart Shares More Dates For 2025 Tour
Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson now have dozens of dates on their calendar following Ann’s recovery from cancer.
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