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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
Sept 12, 1990: Fleetwood Mac Lineup Changes
Stevie Nicks and Christine McVie say they will no longer tour with the band in an era of fluctuating membership for the superstar group.
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Remembering Ramsey Lewis, Jazz Pianist Who Scaled the Pop Charts With ‘The In Crowd’
The 3-time Grammy winner and NEA Jazz Master successfully crossed over from the Jazz charts to the Pop charts, most notably with a 1965 hit
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September 11, 1987: Peter Tosh Killed
The reggae musician and activist was murdered by a man who he had assisted when his future assailant had been released from prison. Watch his duet with Mick Jagger
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Sept 11, 2020: Reggae Pioneer ‘Toots’ Hibbert Dies
The founder of Toots and the Maytals gave reggae music its name and contributed classic songs like “Pressure Drop” and “Monkey Man” to the lexicon
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Sept. 10, 1999: Standin’ on the Corner Park Opens
The line in the Eagles hit “Take It Easy” about a corner in Winslow, AZ has become a tourist draw and economic boom for the town
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Sep 10, 2021: Monkees’ Dolenz and Nesmith Begin Farewell Tour
The shows had been postponed due to the pandemic. The concerts featured “all the hits, deep cuts, and fan favorites”
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Sept 9, 1992: Nirvana, Guns N’ Roses Feud at VMAs
Keeping score at the ’92 VMAs: Kurt and Axl spar, Kris throws his bass into the air, fails to catch it and injures his head. Nirvana take home an award
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It’s Official! Beatles Sgt. Pepper Gets 50th Anniversary Reissue
After months of speculation, The Beatles have revealed the details of “a suite of lavishly presented packages” of their landmark album
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The Who Revisit Tommy at London Benefit Gig
It was supposed to be an all-acoustic concert spotlighting the band’s 1969 rock opera, but they just couldn’t help plugging in. All for a good cause too!
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It’s On! Eagles, Fleetwood Mac to Headline Classic East and West
One of the worst-kept secrets in classic rock news has come true with details about the two big events taking place in July at ballparks
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