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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
May 13, 2020: Astrid Kirchherr, Early Beatles Photographer, Dies
The art student met the Beatles during their visit to Hamburg, in 1960 and ultimately received near-unparalleled access to them in their early years
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When Bob Dylan Walked Out on Ed Sullivan
The rising young folkie was all set to perform on television’s biggest show. Then they told him he couldn’t sing the song he wanted to sing.
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Remembering David Sanborn, Saxophonist Who Spanned Multiple Genres
He racked up numerous gold and platinum albums during his five-plus-decade career.
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May 11, 2019: Actress Peggy Lipton of TV’s ‘Mod Squad’—Obituary
The teenage model rose to fame in the ABC counterculture crime series, The Mod Squad. She was married to producer Quincy Jones for 16 years
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Remembering Moon Martin, Musician Who Wrote ‘Bad Case of Loving You’
The singer-songwriter, guitarist and power pop performer was best known for his song that became a hit when it was recorded by Robert Palmer in 1979
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May 11, 1970: Woodstock Soundtrack Released
How do you capture the highlights of the most famous rock festival of all time on an album? Easy. By making it a three-LP set!
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May 11, 2017: Ben & Jerry Celebrates Bob Marley
The flavor, which came to fruition in a partnership with the Marley family, pays homage to the legendary performer and his vision for a better world.
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May 10, 2007: Pink Floyd’s Tribute to Syd Barrett
Fans didn’t quite get a full-scale reunion when the former bandmates gathered to honor their late co-founder at a London concert.
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May 9, 2020: Little Richard, Rock and Roll Legend, Dies
Though the flamboyant performer only earned four Top 10 singles, he was one of the architects of rock and roll, beginning with his 1955 single “Tutti Frutti”
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Cat Stevens’ Comeback Tour Continues
The singer-songwriter first brought his “A Cat’s Attic” tour to North American audiences in 2016. Now with a new album, he’s played South Africa, Australia and New Zealand
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