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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
Jeff Beck Solo LPs, ‘Truth’ and ‘Beck-Ola,’ Get Color Vinyl Reissues
His first two albums after having left the Yardbirds introduced the world to the talents of Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood.
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Feelin’ Alright: 1967-1972 British Music Box Set Arrives
The 64-track compilation celebrates “post mod grooves and heavy British R&B” from such bands as Deep Purple, Fleetwood Mac and, of course, Traffic, whose song inspired the title.
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Barbra Streisand Joined By Dylan, McCartney on Duets Album
The album serves as a long-awaited follow-up to 2014’s #1, Platinum-certified duets collection, Partners.
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Rod Stewart Issues Solo Career-Spanning ‘Ultimate Hits’
The legend’s 80th birthday celebration continues with the new collection and another busy tour schedule.
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Top 40 Hits in June 1968 Were Jumpin’
As summer began, future classic rock hits were being played alongside a wild assortment of soul, country and instrumental favorites.
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Radio Hits June 1974: From ‘Sundown’ to ‘Midnight’
We were listening to two Canadian singer-songwriters who had the biggest hits of their careers this week, alongside big songs from Grand Funk and Paul McCartney.
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Bobby Sherman, Former Teen Heartthrob and Pop Star, Dies at 81
He starred on the TV series Here Come the Brides and earned a series of Gold singles in the late ’60s and early ’70s.
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The Band’s Richard Manuel is Subject of ‘His Life and Music’ Book
The title, spanning the Hawks to Bob Dylan to The Band, focuses on his compositions and performances.
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Mick Ralphs, of Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, Dies
The guitarist and songwriter of such favorites as “Can’t Get Enough” and “Ready For Love” suffered a stroke shortly after Bad Company’s 2016 “Swan Song” U.K. tour.
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The Number One Albums of 1971: 14 Stories
The year was marked by great releases by the Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart, and others. But the sales chart was dominated by a singer-songwriter.
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