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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
Yes’ Steve Howe Sets New Solo Album: Listen
Love Is is his first solo LP since the all-instrumental Time in 2011. He sings and plays electric, acoustic and steel guitars, keyboards, percussion and bass guitar
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Cat Stevens Cancels 2020 Tour Due to Pandemic
The singer-songwriting legend was planning to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his Tea For the Tillerman album. He expects to tour in “the near future”
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The The’s Matt Johnson: ‘Close Shave With the Grim Reaper’
The singer for the English post-punk group had emergency throat surgery after a throat infection took an unexpected and freakish turn
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Kansas Previews New Album, ‘The Absence of Presence’
The progressive rock band talk about their new LP and offer a video for the first release. They have a big summer tour planned with two other major bands
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Led Zeppelin’s ‘Celebration Day’ Concert: Watch
The band has organized a global watch party for their historic 2007 concert film. It was their first headline show in 27 years
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Label Veteran on the Wild ’80s Music Scene: New Book
In his 4th book, Run-Out Groove: Inside Capitol’s 1980s Hits & Stiffs, Dave Morrell documents a culture rife with abusive bosses, payola, and more
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Dion’s ‘Blues With Friends’ Album, With Legends: Listen
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s new album features such guests as Bruce Springsteen, Van Morrison, Paul Simon, Jeff Beck, and Billy Gibbons
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Rush ‘Permanent Waves’ 40th Anniversary Editions: Listen
It was the trio’s biggest chart success up until then, when it was released on Jan. 14, 1980, and yielded a big pop radio hit, “The Spirit of Radio”
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Judy Collins + 1,000 Friends Sing Stunning ‘Amazing Grace’
The new recording of the timeless anthem includes contributions from Steve Earle, several choirs and many other singers, plus a message from Ringo.
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Bob Kulick, Who Played with KISS, Lou Reed, Dies
“His love of music, and his talent as a musician and producer should always be celebrated,” said his brother Bruce, a former member of KISS
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