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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
‘Levon Helm: Rock, Roll & Ramble’ Book, From Insider, Arrives
As he recovered from cancer and bankruptcy, he staged a comeback with intimate house concerts he hosted at his studio in Woodstock, the very building he almost lost to the bank
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Jeff Beck, Johnny Depp Release New Studio Album, ’18’
Beck launched a European tour prior to its release, with Depp as special guest. Listen to several tracks including some unique cover choices
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William ‘Poogie’ Hart, Lead Singer of Soul Group the Delfonics, Dies
He wrote, with producer Thom Bell, the group’s two biggest hits, “La-La (I Love You)” and “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time)”
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Steve Winwood Makes First Stage Appearance in 3 Years
The music legend was supposed to be the supporting act on Steely Dan’s tour but canceled due to “unforeseen circumstances” that were never explained
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Willie Nelson Adds to 2022 Outlaw Music Festival
Willie Nelson and Family will be joined at various concerts by ZZ Top, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, and many more
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Andy Gibb Gets First Biography, ‘Arrow Through the Heart’
The ’70s pop superstar battled with insecurity, depression, and substance abuse, causing his career to flounder and leaving him bankrupt. He died at age 30
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Dennis Elsas Celebrates 51st Anniversary on New York Radio
After 25+ years at the legendary (“one oh two point seven”) WNEW-FM and another 20 at WFUV, he’s interviewed a Who’s Who of rock stars
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Journey Releases First Studio Album in Over a Decade, Ahead of 50th Anniversary
Of their 2023 plans, Neal Schon was asked about their alumni. “If Steve wanted to come on and sing a song, yes. If Gregg wanted to sing a couple of songs, yes”
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July 8, 2022: ‘Sopranos’ Cast Mourns ‘Paulie Walnuts’
Tony Sirico’s fellow stars on the much-honored HBO series called him “a stand up guy” and as loyal and as big hearted as anyone i’ve ever known.” He was 79
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Larry Storch of TV’s ‘F Troop’ Dies at 99
The beloved actor was best known for his role as the scheming Corporal Randolph Agarn in the short-lived TV sitcom, and for his voiceover work
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