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Grateful Dead ‘Long Strange Trip’ Film, Soundtrack Due

A career-spanning collection of classic Dead album tracks and unreleased material will accompany the new 4-hour documentary in May.

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Yes Featuring Anderson Rabin Wakeman Add Dates

Following their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction with other members of Yes, the trio have staked claim to the Yes brand and shared more big news

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Steve Perry, Ex-Journey Frontman, Plans New Album

He may not have sung with his old band at their Rock Hall induction last week, but the singer has revealed he has a “cathartic” new release coming soon.

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Hagar, Hetfield, Others Rock the Stage for Charity: 2016

The two presented their 3rd Acoustic-4-A-Cure benefit concert, joined by an all-star cast including Tommy Lee, Joe Satriani, Melissa Etheridge + more. Watch the great vids

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Asbury Park Music & Film Festival to Present Rare Dylan Archives

The annual event returns with a varied slate of films, concerts and interviews including rare Dylan archives and appearances by Little Steven, Max Weinberg and Mike + the Mechanics

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Rock Getaway Offers All-Star Lineup This Fall

The 11-day event boasts a lineup that includes Don Henley, Santana, Steve Miller Band, Roger Daltrey & His Band, Bad Company, Foreigner, REO Speedwagon and more

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Jethro Tull Songs From the Wood 3-CD/2-DVD Due

On its 40th anniversary Ian Anderson and company are giving the deluxe treatment to their ‘back to the country’ album: live footage, remixes and more.

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David Peel, Lennon-Championed Troubadour, Dies

The New York street singer was best known for his anthem ‘I Like Marijuana’ and his John Lennon/Yoko Ono-produced album, ‘The Pope Smokes Dope.’

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Watch: Keith Richards Performs at Merle Haggard Tribute

Several big-name rockers were on the bill. The show also featured John Mellencamp, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, Warren Haynes and many others.

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Queen Monopoly Game Out Next Month

A new version of the classic strategy game, based on the band’s history, will be out in May. The game board features gigs from throughout Queen’s career.

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