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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
Totally Tubular Festival Sets 2026 Tour of ’80s Music Stars
The lineup features Thomas Dolby & The Lost Toy People, A Flock of Seagulls, Tommy Tutone, and many others.
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The Number One Singles of 1978: Sweet Sixteen
The Bee Gees had an astounding impact on the chart this year, thanks in no small part to the success of Saturday Night Fever (as well as brother Andy Gibb).
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Robert Plant Sets 2026 Tour to Support Mighty Fine ‘Saving Grace’ Album
The LP, featuring a new band of distinguished players, breathes fresh life into a collection of century-old music.
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‘With the Beatles: Illustrated Journey’ Book Coming From Insider Mal Evans’ Archives
The title, from noted Beatles scholar and author Kenneth Womack, is the follow-up to 2023’s acclaimed Living the Beatles Legend: The Untold Story of Mal Evans.
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Remastered ‘Rocky’ Film to Return to Theaters For 50th Anniversary
The original film, which premiered on Nov. 20, 1976, received ten Academy Award® nominations and won three, including Best Picture and Best Director.
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The Who Release ‘Live at Eden Project’ Orchestral Album
The unique venue’s natural acoustics and enclosed structures created a warm, detailed sonic environment that offered a clarity and intimacy unmatched by traditional stadium settings.
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The Number One Albums of 1975: Aye Aye, Captain
Only one artist had an album that spent more than five weeks at the top. That same superstar had three chart toppers that year, totaling 15 weeks in all.
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Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi Lead Music America Concerts Celebrating Nation’s 250th Birthday
The Songs that Shaped Us also featured performances by Jackson Browne, Mavis Staples, Kenny Chesney, Dion, Darlene Love, and many others.
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Paul Carrack Releases Concert Album, ‘For One Night Only – Live in London’
The 2024 performance at Royal Albert Hall comprises two halves: side one features a big band and orchestra; he’s joined by his own band on side two.
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Top Radio Hits 1967: As Good as It Gets
We celebrate the amazing year in music with vintage clips including faves by the Hollies, Aretha, the Turtles and Strawberry Alarm Clock. See what was #1.
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