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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
March 18, 1978: California Jam 2 Rocks LA
The original festival was a success so the promoters decided to go for a sequel: a day of music featuring Aerosmith, Heart, Foreigner, Santana and more.
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March 18, 1967: The Beatles’ ‘Penny Lane’ Hits #1
How much of the song is about real places in the Beatles’ hometown of Liverpool? Click and learn some stories behind the single
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March 16, 2017: The Kinks’ Ray Davies Gets Knighted
He’s a well-respected man! The co-founder of the British Invasion band received his honours in a ceremony presided by the Prince of Wales.
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March 15, 1999: The Rock Hall Induction of Bruce Springsteen
There was no doubt whatsoever that The Boss would be a first-ballot inductee when he became eligible for entry into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Mar 14, 2023: Queen’s Brian May is Knighted
The guitarist and songwriter joined a short list of British music stars who have been so honored over the years
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March 14, 1983: The Band Bon Jovi is Formed
With his song “Runaway” getting some airplay and a record deal inked, Jon Bon Jovi puts together a group that will make music under his name.
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Mar 13, 2023: Jim Gordon, World-Class Drummer—And Convicted Killer—Dies
He was one of the elite Hollywood studio musicians known as the Wrecking Crew and member of landmark rock bands including Derek and the Dominos
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Jeff Lynne’s ELO Tour? It’s No Longer a Rumor!
We’ve been down this road before, waiting in vain for an announcement. But a new website promises fans first dibs on 2018 tour details.
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March 13, 2017: Tommy LiPuma, Veteran Producer & Executive, Dies
The multiple Grammy winner and music business executive worked with everyone from McCartney to Miles Davis to Barbra Streisand. He was 80
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When John Lennon, Nilsson Were Kicked Out of the Troubadour
During his infamous “lost weekend” away from Yoko Ono, the former Beatle was not on his best behavior. Especially this night with his pal, Harry Nilsson
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