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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
The Number One Albums of 1972: Each Has a Story
Our recap of the year’s chart topping LPs in the U.S. includes many classic rock favorites. Several took years to rise to the top.
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Carly Simon to Release ‘Comes in Waves,’ First New Studio Album in Over a Decade
The 2026 album was produced alongside a close circle of family, friends, and longtime collaborators who have remained part of her creative world across decades.
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Best Weekly Singles Charts of All-Time: Radio Hits in June 1967
With summer just around the corner, the biggest songs this week included all-time greats from the Airplane, Turtles, Aretha and Scott McKenzie.
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Bonnie Tyler Health Update: Out of Coma, but Remains ‘Very Unwell and in Intensive Care’
The husky-voiced Welsh singer, 75, earned several worldwide pop hits including 1978’s “It’s a Heartache” and 1983’s “Total Eclipse of the Heart.”
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Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings Get 10-CD ‘Ultimate Collection’ Boxed Set
At various times, the ragtag collective included Eric Clapton, Peter Frampton, George Harrison, Mick Taylor and others.
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Top-Selling Albums of 1980: A New Decade
The top 30 includes two classic rock LPs that are among the biggest of all time.
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‘Eagles and Hotel California: 50 Years’ Book Due
The title “offers a definitive visual and narrative exploration of the record that captured the shift from ’60s idealism to ’70s disillusion.”
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Cream’s ‘Wheels of Fire’ Gets Super Deluxe Edition
The set chronicles the full creation and fruition of the supergroup’s—Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce—1968 groundbreaking third album.
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Samantha Fish Releases ‘Paper Doll Live’ Album
The LP captures the electrifying stage presence that has made her one of the most compelling performers in modern blues and roots music.
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George Thorogood Sets ‘Baddest Show on Earth: Greatest Hits Live’ Album, Tour
The legendary blues rockers are celebrating more than five decades together.
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