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Radio Hits of 1973: All Aboard

The Allman Brothers Band had their biggest pop hit. Elton John scored four. Jim Croce had two #1s, one posthumously. A great blend of pop, R&B and rock were the top radio hits of 1973

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New Blues Brothers Book: ‘Making of an American Film Classic’

Judy Belushi says author Daniel de Visé has done “a remarkable job of pulling together a credible telling of a complicated story”

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Top Selling Albums of 1971: Superstars

Recordings made by some of the biggest classic rock artists of the era dominated the list of top-selling albums in the U.S.

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Laurel Canyon is Celebrated in New Music Anthology

I See You Live On Love Street – Music From Laurel Canyon 1967-1975, a 3-CD collection includes Stephen Stills, Linda Ronstadt, and the Mamas & the Papas among its 72 songs

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Best Weekly Singles Chart of All-Time: March 1970 Edition

The week of March 21, 1970, was a magical one for the U.S. pop singles chart, with new hits from Three Dog Night, the Jackson 5, and the Beatles vying to be #1

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Mark Knopfler ‘Going Home’ Clip IDs When 60 Rock Legends Play

A new recording of his song, “Going Home (Theme From Local Hero),” features a Who’s Who of rock musicians with the proceeds to help fight teen cancer

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David Bowie ‘Ziggy Stardust’ Era is Celebrated With “Rock ‘n’ Roll Star” Set

The 5-CD/Blu-ray audio set explores his journey from February 1971 through the creation of the Ziggy character, with plenty of unreleased tracks

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“Abducted By the ’80s” Tour Stars Wang Chung, Men Without Hats, The Motels, Naked Eyes

Combined, the four acts recorded 28 Billboard Hot 100 hits including eight Top 10s

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10cc Expands 2024 Tour, With First U.S. Shows in Over 30 Years

The “Ultimate Greatest Hits” tour is led by founding member Graham Gouldman

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