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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

The ‘Lucky 13’ Number One Albums of 1968

Each of the LPs that claimed the top spot had a story to tell. The year began and ended with The Beatles on top with a whole lot of Simon & Garfunkel in between.

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Dire Straits’ ‘Brothers in Arms’ Gets 40th Anniversary Editions

The expanded collection includes a previously unreleased full-length concert from the band’s San Antonio, Texas, tour stop in 1985.

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I Shall Be Released: Covers Of Bob Dylan 1963-1970 Album Due

The 63 recordings on 3 CDs include unique performances by a wide-ranging group of artists including Nilsson, Cher, Johnny Winter, Melanie, the Byrds, the Association and more.

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Radio Hits of May 1966

This week’s playlist on NYC’s Top 40 powerhouse 77WABC featured a typically great combination of pop, rock and soul at the top of the chart.

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Billy Joel Original Documentary, ‘And So It Goes,’ Coming To HBO, Max

The two-parter, all the more poignant given the star’s health issues, will premiere in summer 2025.

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Billy Joel Cancels All Concerts Following Health Issues

The Piano Man’s May 2025 announcement followed the initial postponement two months earlier of many dates.

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‘Chicago II’ Reissues Include Vinyl, New Dolby ATMOS Mix on Blu-ray

The new editions of the acclaimed 1970 album are based on the 2016 Steven Wilson remix.

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Radio Hits of May 1969

With the Apollo 11 moon landing and Woodstock just around the corner, many future pop classics were climbing the Top 40 chart.

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Jethro Tull Gets Expanded ‘Still Living in the Past’ Collection

The new edition features Steven Wilson remixes, edits, demos, Live at Carnegie Hall 1970 (Wilson remix) and four promo films.

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The Kinks Conclude 60th Anniversary With ‘The Journey Part 3’

The celebration closes with the 3rd career-defining anthology of The Journey, curated by the band.

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