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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
June 21, 2019: Elliot Roberts, Legendary Artist Manager, Mourned
The hugely influential, behind-the-scenes force in the growth of the rock music business co-founded Asylum Records and managed Neil Young for decades
Read MoreMay 2, 2019: Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason Awarded CBE at Palace
At the ceremony the band’s co-founder and drummer said he was – no surprise here – “honoured and delighted.” He has performed on every Floyd album
Read MoreApr. 26, 2019: Molly Hatchet Lead Singer Phil McCormack Dies
He was the group’s vocalist for more than two decades. The band had suffered significant losses in three successive years
Read MoreApr 23, 2019: David Winters, ‘West Side Story’ Actor and Rock Choreographer, Dies
The Emmy winner was a member of The Jets in West Side Story, worked with giants like Elvis, Paul Newman and Alice Cooper, + choreographed The T.A.M.I. Show
Read MoreMar 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.
Read MoreMarch 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!
Read MoreFeb 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
Read MoreDec 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.
Read MoreEric 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
Read MoreOct 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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