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The Number One Albums of 1974: Room at the Top
No less than 25 different titles were at #1 for at least one week in the U.S. The two artists with the most weeks at the top might surprise you.
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‘Fleetwood Mac and Rumours’ in New Book Celebrating 50 Years
The 1977 blockbuster is the latest entry in a publisher’s ‘The Great Albums’ series.
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Frank Zappa & the Mothers’ Debut LP, ‘Freak Out!,’ Gets 60th Anniversary Expanded Box Set
The expanded edition includes several mixes and unreleased live and studio recordings from the era.
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Radio Hits August 1965: How Does it Feel?
The Beach Boys, the Beatles and Bob Dylan were all climbing the charts. No less than 5 of the songs in the Top 10 were performed by the same musicians.
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Frankie Valli, 92, Refutes Brother’s Claim—’I am Not Retired’
Two days after Bobby Valli wrote that his legendary brother was retiring, the star posted a terse statement.
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The Number One Singles of 1965: The British Are Coming
The British Invasion was in full swing with a dozen songs at the top of the U.S. chart, including 5 from The Beatles. It’s quite a list.
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Early David Bowie Music Coming via ‘The Shel Talmy Recordings’
The collection includes 10 previously unheard tracks, with contributions from Jimmy Page, then a guitar slinger for hire, and celebrated piano player Nicky Hopkins.
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Live Nation Continues 2026 ‘Summer of Live’ Tickets
It’s the 12th year in a row with inexpensive seats for scores of artists at over 4,000 shows.
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Ritchie Blackmore Plays ‘Smoke on the Water’ With Deep Purple For First Time in 33 Years
The band is on a major tour to support their new studio album, Splat! The guitar legend exited the band in 1975.
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Rod Stewart Cancels Concert Tour Following Heart Procedure
“I want to thank the doctors, nurses and everyone who has taken such wonderful care of me,” he said.
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