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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
Roger Waters Releases ‘Us + Them’ Concert: Watch
2+ million people saw him during the 2017-2018 tour, performing songs from 3 favorite Floyd albums and more. It’s finally been released on audio and video
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Helen Reddy is Mourned By Music World
Fellow music legends and actors paid tribute to the pop superstar and feminist icon who made an impact with her 1972 hit, “I Am Woman”
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Mac Davis Mourned By Fellow Music Greats
Many contemporaries and those who came after him paid tribute to the singer, songwriter and actor, praising him for his generosity to their craft
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Francis Rocco Prestia, Tower of Power Bassist, Dead at 69
“To say that Francis Rocco Prestia was a huge part of the Tower of Power sound is a gross understatement,” said ToP co-founder Emilio Castillo.
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Original Van Halen Bassist Mark Stone Dies
Stone joined brothers Alex and Eddie Van Halen in 1972 in a band whose name evolved to Mammoth. He had been ill with cancer
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Rolling Stones Release 1989 Steel Wheels Live Set
The previously unreleased concert film is the latest release from the band’s archives. The concert includes guest performances from Eric Clapton and others
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Record Store Day 2020 Part 3: Saturday
The properly distanced dates bring us titles from Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Roger Waters, The Who, the Doors, the Stones, Elton John and more
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Herb Alpert Documentary, CD Collection Coming
The film will cover the life and career of the mega-platinum-selling leader of the Tijuana Brass and co-founder of A&M Records
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‘Ready, Steady, Go!’ Book Showcases Influential TV Series
The influential British TV series is the subject of a lavishly illustrated book with a complete guide to the show that presented a Who’s Who of music talent
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Pink Floyd’s ‘Delicate Sound of Thunder’ Restored, Remixed
Filmed in 1988, the 2020 release of the concert album is sourced from over 100 cans of original 35mm negatives, painstakingly restored and transferred to 4K
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