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John Lodge of the Moody Blues Has Died

The legendary band’s bassist, singer and songwriter, 82, wrote “I’m Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band).”

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‘John Candy: I Like Me’ Documentary Released

The 2025 film, from director Colin Hanks, includes candid interviews with Bill Murray, Steve Martin, Tom Hanks, Catherine O’Hara, Martin Short, Eugene Levy, and Macaulay Culkin, among others.

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Radio Hits in October 1974: The ‘New Math’

The Best Classic Bands chart nerds noticed that this week featured 3 hits at the top with the word “Nothing” in the title: great songs by BTO, Stevie Wonder and Billy Preston.

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Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson Add Dates to 2026 Rush Tour

“It’s been over 10 years since Alex and I have performed the music of Rush alongside our fallen bandmate and friend Neil.”

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Cat Stevens Publishes Memoir, With U.S. Book Tour Still Postponed Due to Visa Delays

The tour, “An Evening of Tales, Tunes and Other Mysteries,” is described as “an intimate night where stories, songs, and truths intertwine.”

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Rock Hall Reveals Special Guests and Performers for Class of 2025 Induction Ceremony

Many of the acts selected were eligible for decades as the HoF continues to play catch-up.

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Celebrates 50th Anniversary in 2025

“When it was first released, no one thought it would be around very long let alone…50 years,” says its producer, Lou Adler.

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Ozzy Osbourne Writes Final Memoir, ‘Last Rites’

In the autobiography, announced less than two weeks before his shocking death, the “Prince of Darkness” reflects on his extraordinary life and career.

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Little Feat’s ‘The Last Record Album’ Gets Deluxe Treatment

“This was the moment when the full range of their songwriting voices stepped forward.”

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Mark Knopfler Reissues ‘Sailing to Philadelphia’ For 25th Anniversary

The 2000 album is a fan favorite and features vocal performances by James Taylor, Van Morrison, and Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze.

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