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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
UB40 Lead Singer Retires After Suffering Stroke
Duncan, 63, replaced his brother, Ali, as the group’s lead vocalist in 2008, following a business dispute. A third brother, Robin, remains in the band
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Dusty Hill’s Wife Writes Heartfelt Farewell to ‘The Dust’
Actress Charleen McCrory wrote: “my love woke me up and we talked and as he was sweetly chatting with me he suddenly stopped and he was gone in an instant”
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Waddy, ‘Kootch’ on The Immediate Family: A Cover Band That Plays Original Material
We spoke with Wachtel and Danny Kortchmar, who with fellow session greats Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel and Steve Postell are releasing an album and going on tour
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ZZ Top Returns to Stage Following Dusty Hill’s Death
Two days after sharing the news of the passing of their “Compadre,” the two remaining members – Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard – resumed the band’s tour
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George Harrison’s Previously Unreleased Take of ‘Isn’t It a Pity’: Listen
1970’s All Things Must Pass becomes the latest release from The Beatles collectively and individually to receive a grand treatment
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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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