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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
Saga Frontman Michael Sadler Shares Rare Cancer Diagnosis
The Canadian rock band earned their biggest hit with the 1982 single, “On the Loose.”
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The Top Albums of July 1970
Some of the era’s legendary names in classic rock had new releases – many of which are in your collection – at the top of the sales chart this week.
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The Kinks Conclude 60th Anniversary With ‘The Journey Part 3’
The celebration closes with the 3rd career-defining anthology of The Journey, curated by the band.
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Jethro Tull Gets Expanded ‘Still Living in the Past’ Collection
The new edition features Steven Wilson remixes, edits, demos, Live at Carnegie Hall 1970 (Wilson remix) and four promo films.
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Jeff Lynne Cancels Manchester Concert Minutes Before Scheduled Start
The official statement indicated that it was “due to illness,” adding, “Jeff is devastated he cannot perform this evening.”
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Bob Dylan Significantly Expands 2025 Tour
The legend turned 84 in May and shows no signs of slowing down.
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Best Weekly Singles Charts of All Time: Radio Hits July 1967
The Summer of Love was in full swing and radio was playing hits by Stevie Wonder, the Grass Roots, one-hit-wonders Every Mother’s Son and Music Explosion. And, of course, Scott McKenzie’s big hit.
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Top 40 Hits in July 1966: Summer in the City
Many songs in this week’s Top 10 would become all-time classics. It wasn’t unusual for pop and rock bands to share the airwaves with popular vocalists.
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Olivia Newton-John Documentary in the Works
The as-yet-untitled Netflix film will explore “the music, life and magic of the pop star and cultural phenom.”
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Eric Carmen Tribute Concert Will Celebrate His Musical Legacy
The power pop singer, who died in 2024, enjoyed a solo career following his run as leader of Raspberries.
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