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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.

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Jethro Tull Issues ‘Minstrel in the Gallery’ on Marbled Vinyl

The 1975 album saw the band going in a different direction from their previous work and returning to a blend of electric and acoustic songs.

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The Long Journey Back for the Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham 1973 Duo Album

The original quickly faded from commercial view but never disappeared from the cultural conversation.

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Jim Croce Celebrated With ‘Definitive Croce’ Set

The collection, on 3-CDs or 3-LPs, combines the singer-songwriter’s three Gold studio albums that were released in 1972 and 1973.

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Watch Steve Winwood and Tedeschi Trucks Band Perform a Sly Stone Medley

The legend joined his hosts for a pair of shows before starting his own brief solo tour.

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Heart Shares First Dates of 2026 Tour

Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson have dozens of dates on their calendar following Ann’s recovery from cancer.

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Foghat ‘Fool For the City’ Album Expanded For 50th Anniversary

The band’s Platinum-selling 5th album, from 1975, featured the rock anthems “Slow Ride” and the title track.

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Dave Mason Announces Retirement from Touring, Due to Health Concerns

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has had quite a career as a session player, band member and solo artist.

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