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Tom Petty’s Heartbreakers Reunite for Americana Awards Performance
It was the original lineup’s first time performing together in almost 25 years.
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Radio Hits in September 1971: Time to Celebrate
Some all-time classics by Rod Stewart, the Moody Blues and The Who were still climbing the chart while the Top 10 had a mix of pop, soul and rock favorites.
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Talking Heads to Make Rare Appearance for SiriusXM Pop-Up Channel
Talking Heads Radio will feature music and exclusive stories from the four members, alongside curated guest DJ sets as well as special commentary from some of the band’s influences, the latest on upcoming projects and more.
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Peter Max, Artist Whose Use of Vibrant Colors Became Synonymous With Pop Culture, Dies
One of his most frequent subjects was the Statue of Liberty, which he first tackled in 1976 for the U.S. bicentennial.
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Bob Dylan 1976 Rolling Thunder Revue 39-Disc Box Set Coming
The massive collection “fully captures this tour alongside a stellar company of backing musicians and guest artists,” according to an announcement.
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Pair of Stevie Nicks-Themed Books Released in 2026
The singer and songwriter, born May 26, 1948, became the first woman to have been inducted twice into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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New Book Peeks Inside Beatles Manager Brian Epstein’s Address Book. No, Really!
The book is described as “a remarkable fusion of biography and detective story, offering a vivid portrait of The Beatles’ inner circle.”
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Oasis Announce 2027 Tour
Liam and Noel Gallagher will play dozens of dates two years after their giant 2025 reunion.
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The 44 (Count ’em!) Number One Singles of 1974
Only one song stayed at the top for three weeks or more. Top 40 radio programmers in the U.S. were still playing rock music alongside pop, R&B and disco.
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The Beatles Set Expanded Edition of 1965’s Landmark ‘Rubber Soul’
The 2026 collection presents the album in stunning new stereo and Dolby Atmos mixes, alongside the original mono mix, the original Capitol U.S. album version, plus previously unreleased session recordings and home demos.
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