Musician Deaths of 2023

Many of our favorite recording artists, as well as other celebrities, were taken from us in 2023. We pay our respects.

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Rock Hall 2023 Induction Ceremony Available to Stream

The Rock Hall has long defended its decision to broaden the musical scope of the artists it has inducted. This year was no exception

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Heart Closed 2023 With First Concerts in 4 Years

Sisters Nancy Wilson and Ann Wilson returned to the stage as Heart in December 2023.

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The Best Music Books of 2023

The year’s best music-related reads include bios and memoirs associated with Rush, Sly Stone, Bob Dylan, the Allmans, plus much more!

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Bert Berns: Behind-the-Scenes Producer/Songwriter Legend

“The greatest untold story of rock ‘n’ roll.” The Rock Hall inductee co-wrote “Twist and Shout” and “Piece of My Heart” and produced “Brown Eyed Girl”

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The Willie Nelson Star-Studded 90th Birthday Concert: CD/Blu-ray Review

Now, here’s a guy who knows how to throw a party! And what a guest list: Keith Richards, Neil Young, Tom Jones & more.

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‘The T.A.M.I. Show’: The Classic 1964 Concert Film That Pitted James Brown vs. the Rolling Stones

With artists like Chuck Berry, the Beach Boys and Marvin Gaye, it was one for the ages. But two other acts battled it out for best-of-show.

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The Bangles: With ‘All Over the Place,’ the Heroines Take the Plunge

With hits like “Hero Takes a Fall” and “Going Down to Liverpool,” the band displayed its own distinct sound and persona on its debut LP.

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Best Boxed Sets, Collections & Reissues of 2023

Our annual roundup of the year’s best archival rock releases includes impressive packages from the Beatles, Dylan and more.

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Barry Gibb, Dionne Warwick Lead Kennedy Center 2023 Honorees

They were among the five chosen for lifetime artistic achievements

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