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Radio Hits of April 1970: As Easy as ‘ABC’
Days before four students were shot and killed at Kent State Univ., U.S. audiences were blissfully listening to these songs.
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Pink Floyd ‘Dark Side of the Moon’: 45 Million Sales. 1 Week at #1
Sales estimates put it as the 4th biggest seller of all time. It reached the top in the U.S. in just six weeks, though never returned.
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When Prince Died, Tributes Arrived From Around the Globe
The music world mourned the loss of a genius. Fellow legends – including Eric Clapton and Madonna – shared their grief.
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1972: The Year in Rock Music
In 1972 the music scene was increasingly dominated by new arrivals like Elton John, David Bowie and Eagles. But many ’60s favorites still hung around.
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Robbie Robertson-Martin Scorsese Collaborations are Subject of Book, ‘Insomnia’
The Band guitarist and songwriter produced music for the filmmaker’s movies for four decades. The 2025 book is told in Robertson’s voice.
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Genesis Shares 2025 Remasters From ‘Lamb Lies Down…’ 50th Anniv. Super Deluxe Edition
The landmark record, originally released in 1974 at the pinnacle of the band’s early success, proved to be their final studio release with their charismatic frontman Peter Gabriel.
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Radio Hits of April 1969: How Sweet It Is
The hippie counterculture musical Hair was a Broadway smash and had 2 huge singles this week. There were also hits from The Zombies, Glen Campbell and Blood, Sweat & Tears.
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John Cafferty & Beaver Brown Band Issue Studio Album, 1st in Nearly 4 Decades
In 1982, the Rhode Island rocker was commissioned to write and perform the soundtrack for a film that turned out to be Eddie and the Cruisers.
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Watch Alice Cooper as King Herod in Star-Studded ‘Jesus Christ Superstar Live’
NBC’s original 2018 broadcast earned five Emmy Awards. The classic rock legend was joined by John Legend and Sara Bareilles.
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Jackson Browne Adds Dates to 2025 Tour
The singer-songwriter has earned six Top 20 singles in his career including “Doctor My Eyes” and “Running on Empty.”
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