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The 50 Biggest U.S. Albums: Many Never Reached #1
Though it seemed like everyone you knew owned these LPs from Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Boston, Meat Loaf, and others, they never hit the top of the Billboard chart.
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Pink Floyd Tribute Collection, ‘Shining On,’ Coming
The 3-CD set features all-star performances of the band’s Meddle, The Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here albums.
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Carlos Santana Hospitalized After Suffering From Dehydration Prior to Concert
The episode was reminiscent of what occurred in July 2022. The guitar legend is 77.
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Legendary Producer Roy Thomas Baker Dies at 78
His list of accomplishments, particularly in the 1970s and ’80s is a long one, including significant albums by Queen, the Cars, and Journey.
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Herb Alpert, 90, Adds 2025 Tour Dates With Reformed Tijuana Brass Band
He is commemorating the 60th anniversary of his historic album Whipped Cream & Other Delights performing hits like “The Lonely Bull,” “Spanish Flea,” “Taste of Honey” and his vocal smash, “This Guy’s In Love With You.”
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Radio Hits of April 1970: As Easy as ‘ABC’
Days before four students were shot and killed at Kent State Univ., U.S. audiences were blissfully listening to these songs.
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Feelin’ Alright: 1967-1972 British Music Box Set Coming
The 64-track compilation celebrates “post mod grooves and heavy British R&B” from such bands as Deep Purple, Fleetwood Mac and, of course, Traffic, whose song inspired the title.
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Eric Clapton ‘Unplugged’ Returns With Expanded Edition
The extended, remixed and remastered edition features him discussing the inspiration behind specific songs and performances just before he took the stage in 1992, seamlessly integrated with the performance footage.
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Robbie Robertson-Martin Scorsese Collaborations are Subject of Book, ‘Insomnia’
The Band guitarist and songwriter produced music for the filmmaker’s movies for four decades. The 2025 book is told in Robertson’s voice.
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Drummer Zak Starkey (Ringo’s Son) is Back With The Who
A statement from Pete Townshend tried to cover for the sloppiness of how the whole episode was handled. Starkey has performed and recorded with the band since 1996.
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