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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
Jan 25, 2017: David Bowie Honored With Royal Mail Stamps
This was the first time the Royal Mail had dedicated an entire stamp issue to an individual music artist or cultural figure
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Jan 24, 2017: Allmans Drummer Butch Trucks Dies
A founding member, and one of the 2 drummers who drove the Southern Rock band’s sound, was the first of several 2017 deaths in the ABB family
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Jan. 24, 2018: The Fall Singer, Mark E. Smith, Dies
The founder and one constant member was 60. The post-punk band were one of the most prolific recording groups with 32 studio albums since 1979
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January 23, 1986: Rock Hall Inaugural Ceremony
“Black Tie” and “rock ‘n’ roll” aren’t often used in the same sentence. But on this day, the Rock Hall’s initial induction event matched those words
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Jan. 23, 2018: Eric Clapton Performs ‘The Core’ For First Time in 40 Years
At a private concert in Paris, the legend surprised the audience during his 16-song set by playing the standout track from 1977’s Slowhand album
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Jan 23, 2021: Larry King, Who Interviewed Newsmakers of All Kinds, Dies
His legendary broadcasting career included 25 years as the prime time host of Larry King Live on CNN. He conducted over 50,000 interviews
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Jan 22, 2022: Don Wilson, Co-Founder of the Ventures, Dies
The rhythm guitarist was the last surviving original member of the band, whose fans include John Fogerty, Jimmy Page and others
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Jan. 22, 2020: Neil Young Reveals News of U.S. Citizenship
The Canadian-born musician had been seeking dual citizenship. Months earlier, his application had been delayed due to his use of marijuana
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Jan. 22, 2018: Neil Diamond Retires from Touring Due to Parkinson’s
The legendary singer-songwriter and entertainer made a stunning announcement in the midst of his 50th anniversary celebration
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Jan. 22, 2017: Mott’s Pete Overend Watts Dies
A founding member of the beloved British glam-era band that had a huge hit with Bowie’s “All the Young Dudes” died on this day
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