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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
Top Radio Hits 1966: What a Year For Singles!
British Invasion stars, popular vocalists and novelty hits all topped the charts. Songs from the Rascals, Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, and Mamas & the Papas. What were the biggest?
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Gentle Giant Frontman Turned Label Exec, Derek Shulman, Writes Memoir
My Improbable Journey From Stage Lights to Executive Heights features behind-the-scenes stories of his years as a musician and his second chapter as a successful record company executive.
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Moody Blues’ John Lodge Begins ‘Singer in a Rock and Roll Band’ 2025 Tour
The bass guitarist, singer and songwriter is joined by special guest Jon Davison of YES.
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Jeff Lynne ‘Absolutely Gutted’ After Canceling Hyde Park Concert
The London show, announced in October 2024, was to be the final concert for Jeff Lynne’s ELO.
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American Power Pop 1980-1989 3-CD Collection is Released
I Wanna Be a Teen Again spans more than 75 tracks featuring such artists as the Bangles, Marshall Crenshaw, Dwight Twilley, and Katrina and the Waves.
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Radio Hits July 1973: On the Road to Shambala
Classic rock acts dominated the Top 40 this week in 1973 with all-time greats by Three Dog Night, George Harrison, the Doobie Brothers and Jim Croce.
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Connie Francis, ’50s-’60s Hitmaker Whose Career Earned Recent Boost With ‘Pretty Little Baby,’ Dies
The singer was recently re-discovered via an obscure 1962 recording, “Pretty Little Baby,” which went viral via TikTok, garnering billions of views.
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Steve Miller Band Cancels Entire 2025 Tour Due to… Weather
The 81-year-old crafted a stream of radio-friendly hits including “The Joker,” “Livin’ in the USA,” “Take the Money and Run,” “Rock’n Me,” “Fly Like an Eagle,” “Jet Airliner,” and “Abracadabra,” among them.
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Peter Frampton Adds to 2025 Tour: “Let’s Do It Again!”
The popular singer, songwriter and guitarist was finally selected for induction into the Rock Hall in 2024.
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Rick Wakeman Pays Tribute to Strawbs Bandmate Dave Cousins
The longtime leader of the folk rock / progressive rock group died on July 13, 2025, at age 85.
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