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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
Farm Aid, in 35th Year, Sets Virtual Festival For 2020
The event will include performances from more than 20 artists, led by Willie Nelson and The Boys, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, and Dave Matthews
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Uriah Heep Box Celebrates Rock Band’s 50 Years
The group has been described as one of the “big four” to emerge from Great Britain in the late ’60s, along with Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and Black Sabbath
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Bryan Adams Stadium Concert Postponed: Health Risks
Although the outdoor venue holds 50,000 spectators, attendance was to be limited to 12,000, with all attendees required to wear masks
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RNC Played Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’ Despite Being Denied
After President Trump’s final speech on August 27, the campaign played the late singer’s signature song, twice, though their request had been denied
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Ronnie Wood Documentary Coming to VOD, DVD
The film was an official selection at both the Tribeca Film Festival 2020 and the BFI London Film Festival 2019. Watch the trailer
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John Lennon Best-Of Set, ‘Gimme Some Truth,’ Due For 80th Birthday
His solo work is being celebrated in a variety of formats, completely remixed from master tapes with new 5.1 surround mixes and Dolby Atmos
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Justin Townes Earle, Musician Son of Steve Earle, Dies
The singer-songwriter, 38 years old, was given his middle name in honor of his father’s mentor, the musician Townes Van Zandt
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Eric Clapton Plays on Newly Reimagined ‘My Father’s Eyes’
Slowhand has joined the Cuban-born percussionist on a duet of his 1998 song, a deeply personal track that draws from EC’s own life
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Rockers Mourn the Passing of Quiet Riot’s Frankie Banali
Fellow classic rockers paid tribute to the veteran drummer. “When we hear the heavens thunder we will know it came from you”
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Rolling Stones Open Retail Store in London
Their flagship described as a fully immersive experience, will feature exclusive fashion and merchandise collaborations under the “RS No. 9 Carnaby” brand
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