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When Bruce Springsteen Honored Prince With ‘Purple Rain’

The Boss opened a 2016 concert at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center with a somber yet celebratory performance of the iconic hit, 2 days after Prince’s passing

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Rock Hall Show Mixes Gratitude, Tributes + Controversy

The Rock Hall of Fame’s 2016 ceremony had no-shows, gripes and other issues, yet still rocked the house with its music sets.

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Store Owners Excited for Record Store Day 2016

Indie record stores are celebrating Record Store Day 2016 on Sat., April 16 with 100s of exclusive titles from classic rock giants The Doors, CCR + Hendrix

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Confirmed: Axl Rose Joining AC/DC For Tour

The Guns N’ Roses lead singer will do double duty this summer as the band’s replacement singer. “(We) would like to thank Brian Johnson for his contributions.”

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Will Aerosmith Say Farewell in 2017?

Steven Tyler and Brad Whitford both say that the band is contemplating a goodbye tour next year, but nothing is final yet.

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Stones Sessions Confirmed; New Album Possible This Year

Mick Jagger, Keith Richards + Ron Wood have now all said it’s true: The Rolling Stones are working on a new studio recording.

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Start Me Up: Rolling Stones Latin America 2016 Tour Opens

The Stones kicked off their “América Latina Olé” tour in Santiago, Chile on Wednesday night. We’ve got video and the complete setlist.

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Brian Wilson Expands ‘Pet Sounds’ 50th Tour

The Beach Boys legend will tour to celebrate the re-release of the iconic album for a final time, in honor of its 50th anniversary.

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Heart, Cheap Trick, Jett to Tour Together

Three members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – including the newest – are teaming for a big summer tour billed as the Rock Hall Three For All

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Names Class of 2016

Classic rock acts are well represented in the Rock Hall Class of 2016, including several bands that have been long overdue for induction

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