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Nicolette Larson Box Set, ‘Look In My Direction: The Warner Bros. Recordings,’ Coming
The 4-CD collection is the first, definitive anthology of her recordings for the label in the late ’70s and early ’80s.
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The Cars Are Being Celebrated With Biography, Deluxe CD Set
The band’s top-selling album includes the hits “Drive” and “You Might Think.” The new collection includes a complete concert from 1984 and more.
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Genesis Releases ‘Lamb Lies Down on Broadway’ 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 in September 1968: Nah, Nah, Nah, Nah-Nah-Nah-Nah
Los Angeles’ Top 40 powerhouse KHJ had some all-time greats in its Top 10 this week including The Beatles’ longest-running #1.
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Robert Plant Releases Mighty Fine ‘Saving Grace’ Album, Ahead of Tour
The LP, featuring a new band of distinguished players, breathes fresh life into a collection of century-old music.
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Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers’ Final Concert
We didn’t know that he soldiered on throughout the big 2017 tour with a fractured hip. Who could have known that their September 25 performance would be their last?
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Paul McCartney Tells Story of ‘Wings: A Band on the Run’ in New Book
The title is drawn from dozens of hours of interviews with the star and numerous key players in the band’s orbit.
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Radio Hits in September 1964: The Sun Was Rising
The countdown survey during this week on Chicago’s WLS featured some of classic rock’s most enduring songs from several British Invasion acts.
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Anticipation Begins For 2025 Edition of Paul McCartney’s ‘Got Back’ Tour
The legend turned 83 on June 18. The 21 concerts will run from late September until late November.
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ELO’s ‘Don’t Bring Me Down… Bruce!’
Most classic rock acts have a misheard lyric. It goes with the territory. So what did Jeff Lynne do when concert audiences started singing along to his big hit?
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