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What’s the latest info about about rock music and the most interesting and momentous events in its past? You can find it all here: breaking news, sales and airplay charts from the past, notable occasions, and our appreciations of recently departed artists and other musical figures of note
Al Stewart Adds Dates to Farewell Tour
The “Year of the Cat” singer-songwriter turned 81 in 2026.
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Jane Wiedlin of The Go-Go’s Publishes ‘TMI’ Memoir
The record-setting, all-woman group hit dizzying heights, only to splinter apart in a whirlwind of touring, tension, and chaos rivaling any band of the era.
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Lulu Has a Busy 2027: Tour and Studio Album, ‘Let the Girl Sing Out’
The Scottish-born singer and actress continues to celebrate her 60+ year career.
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Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr to Perform at Joe Walsh’s 10th VetsAid Benefit
The 2027 concert will also feature full sets from The Killers, The War on Drugs, St Vincent, Lucius and more surprise special guests.
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Radio Hits in November 1967: Take a Look
It was a melting pot in the Top 10 on WABC this week, with plenty of all-time favorites topped by a band with a psychedelic name and an unusual path to #1.
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Tom Petty 50th Anniversary Box Set Traces the Heartbreakers’ Early Years
Origins 1971-1978 digs into the vaults to trace the sonic formation of the band.
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Carl Perkins & Friends (Clapton, Harrison, Starr, Edmunds) Gets 40th Anniversary Edition
Produced and directed by Edmunds, the 1985 session is a celebration of the music that helped shape rock ‘n’ roll.
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The 10 Number One Albums of 1976: Alive and Well
Of the hundreds of albums that charted in a great year for rock, only 10 topped the sales chart. We look at big titles from Eagles, Wings and Frampton.
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Talking Heads’ ‘Fear of Music’ Gets Super Deluxe Edition
The set includes a new remaster of the original album, a trove of rarities, and two complete concerts from the album’s tour.
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Richard Lloyd, Guitarist with NYC Band Television, Dies at 75
Aligned with the punk movement but not considered punk itself, the quartet often engaged in extended improvisations.
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