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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
Mar 22, 2019: Scott Walker, of Walker Brothers Fame, Dies
Although they were American, the Walker Brothers set up shop in England and were swept into fame as part of the British Invasion.
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March 16, 2019: Dick Dale, King of Surf Guitar, Dies
He was given the title ‘King of the Surf Guitar’ by his fellow surfers, with whom he surfed from sun-up to sun-down. RIP, Dick Dale!
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Feb 25, 2019: Talk Talk Frontman Mark Hollis’ Death Revealed
The synth-pop had several 1980s hits including 1984’s “It’s My Life.” Hollis co-founded the band and was also their principal songwriter
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Dec 23, 2018: Honey Lantree, ‘Have I the Right?’ Drummer, Dies
One of few female drummers in the early days of rock ‘n’ roll, she gave the Top 10 British Invasion hit its signature sound.
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Eric Clapton Plays 2 at Madison Square Garden
Though he’s no longer touring, Slowhand is still performing. He played a pair of October 2018 shows at MSG with a 7-piece band
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Oct 2, 2018: Beatles Recording Engineer Geoff Emerick Dies
He started working as an assistant recording engineer as a teenager, and went on to become engineer for the Beatles on most of their monumental works
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Rolling Stones Postpone 2020 Tour
The announcement cited the ongoing pandemic. The 15-date stadium tour would have marked their first concerts since last summer’s North American tour
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The Beatles: New Tracks From ‘Abbey Road’ 50th Anniv. Edition
As with the recent editions of Sgt. Pepper’s and the White Album, the new deluxe collection of their 1969 studio masterpiece includes many alternate takes
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The Who Debut New Song at Wembley Concert
Among the 25 songs at their only scheduled 2019 U.K. date was one that is planned for the group’s first new studio album since 2006
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Mar 12, 2018: Nokie Edwards, Ventures Lead Guitarist, Dies
The lead guitarist for the most successful instrumental rock band of all time inspired countless would-be players to pick up the instrument.
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