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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
NYC ‘Mega-Concert’ Sets Lineup: Springsteen, Simon, Santana, Journey, Costello and More
A music mogul was charged with securing the talent, with concerts in all 5 boroughs. Attendees will need a ticket and proof of a Covid-19 vaccination
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ZZ Top’s Dusty Hill Mourned By Fellow Rockers
Tributes called the legendary bassist a “beautiful soul” and “a rock and roll institution.” “Rest however you damn well choose!”
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Live Nation Offering $20 Concert Tickets
The “Return to Live” promotion offers fans $20 all-in tickets to nearly 1,000 shows at over 40 Live Nation amphitheaters all across the U.S. this year
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Slipknot Co-Founder/Drummer Joey Jordison Dies at 46
He was diagnosed in 2012 with the neurological affliction Acute Transverse Myelitis and spent 3 months in the hospital for intensive physical rehabilitation
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David Crosby’s Renaissance at 80 Continues With New Album, ‘For Free’
Croz’s voice in 2021 is as beautiful as ever on his latest studio album, which arrived one month before his 80th birthday
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July 17, 2021: Robby Steinhardt, Kansas Founding Member, Dies
The band’s longtime co-lead singer and violinist had been admitted to the hospital a few months earlier for acute pancreatitis
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Biz Markie, Hip-Hop Legend Known For ‘Just a Friend,’ Dies
“Just a Friend,” which he wrote and produced, became a significant hit, reaching #9 on the Hot 100 and selling a million copies
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Tesla Sets Return With 2021 Tour
After a lengthy hiatus doe the pandemic, the band announced their return to performing live concerts with the “Let’s Get Real!” tour
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Bob Dylan Streamed Performance: How to Watch
Shadow Kingdom “will showcase him in an intimate setting as he presents renditions of songs from his extensive body of work”
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Tedeschi Trucks Band Release Live ‘Layla Revisited’: Watch
The festival audience had no idea that the TTB and guest Trey Anastasio of Phish were planning to revisit the entire 1970 classic album
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