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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
Sep 4, 2023: Gary Wright, Spooky Tooth Leader and ‘Dream Weaver’ Hitmaker, Dies
The American musician first experienced success as an expat with a British band before returning home and enjoying two huge hits.
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Sept 4: Rolling Stones Song and ‘Mack the Knife’ Banned By Radio
Banning a song on the radio can often work in its favor. And it certainly didn’t hurt “Mack The Knife” or “Street Fighting Man.”
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Sept. 3, 2017: Walter Becker, Steely Dan Co-Founder, Dies
The co-founder and core member of one of the most popular American bands of the past 40+ years passed from esophageal cancer.
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September 3, 1982: US Festival Premieres
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak recruited rock promoter Bill Graham to book the talent including Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Fleetwood Mac, Santana, and many more.
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Sept 2, 1995: Rock Hall Opens With Stars Galore
To mark the occasion, a concert was held at Cleveland’s Municipal Stadium and simulcast on HBO. See the all-star list of performers and enjoy some clips
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Sep 1, 2023: McCartney, Lewis, Seger Pay Tribute to Jimmy Buffett
Fellow music stars paid tribute by sharing stories of a man they loved, while praising his singing and songwriting.
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Paul McCartney Begins Freshen Up Tour: Recap
He had been on a whirlwind promotional tour this summer, at first teasing his new studio album, Egypt Station. The 76-year-old seems refreshed
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Yes Ftg Anderson-Rabin-Wakeman Begin 2018 US Tour
The trio are continuing what they’ve promised to be a 100-date world tour to celebrate the progressive rock group’s 50th anniversary
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Sept 1, 2016: Freddie Mercury Honored in London
To commemorate what would have been his 70th birthday, a blue plaque was affixed to his first London home, presented by the English Heritage charity
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Sept 1, 2011: Green Day Singer Booted Off Plane
Even the biggest rock stars can suffer those WTF? moments. It happened to Billie Joe Armstrong. “Pull your pants up or you’re coming off the plane!”
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