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Ringo Starr Gets Knighted: ‘It Means a Lot’
More than 20 years after his former bandmate Paul McCartney received the honor, Ringo Starr has been knighted. The ceremony took place this morning (March 20) at Buckingham Palace, where Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, did the honors. “It
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Eagles’ 2018 Tour Opening Night: Recap
So where were we? When last we left the Eagles, they had completed a brief mini tour on October 27 in Detroit. Since then, the classic rock band has announced an extensive 2018 tour, which Best Classic Bands was the
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Paul Simon Sets Final Leg of Farewell Tour
Yet another legend has announced that his touring days are ending. The singer-songwriter now has over 40 dates on his schedule
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John Fogerty, ZZ Top Set ‘Blues and Bayous Tour’
It should be quite an event as the classic rock legends are teaming up. It all begins May 25. Check out the details and see if they’re playing near you
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Phil Collins Opens South American Tour in Rio
The musician continued his Not Dead Yet comeback tour with his first 2018 date. The 17-song stadium set mixed solo hits and Genesis songs
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Ozzy Osbourne Announces Final World Tour Dates
The tour begins in April + is expected to continue into 2020. He doesn’t rule out other shows “here and there.” See where he’ll be in 2018 + who’s joining
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Yet another legend has announced that his live performing days are coming to an end. “I am very grateful for a fulfilling career…”
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Tom Petty Cause of Death Revealed
His family shared the Medical Examiner’s findings: the rock star died of “an accidental drug overdose as a result of taking a variety of medications”
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2017’s Top Concert Tours Set Record Gross
Classic rock acts, headed by U2 and Guns N’ Roses, led the way. But the Rolling Stones also ranked in the Top 10, despite playing just 14 shows
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Bon Jovi Announce Spring Tour Dates
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2018 inductees will be celebrating with their fans at North American arenas. Plus news about two new songs
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