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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
Mike Campbell Memoir, ‘Heartbreaker,’ Scales New York Times Best Sellers List
The 464-page book, written with Ari Surdoval, is the first memoir from any of the Heartbreakers.
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Bachman, Cummings Plan Reunion Tour as the Guess Who
The pair are touring separately in 2025 but expect to celebrate the music of the Guess Who, BTO and Cummings’ solo work in 2026.
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The Number One Singles of 1975: Each Has a Story
39 different songs reached the top of the U.S. chart this year, though programmers were airing less from rock acts. One star continued a run with 4 more.
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Alison Krauss & Union Station Return With ‘Arcadia,’ 1st New Album In 14 Years
They’ll be supporting the album with a significant tour, the band’s first run of shows together in more than ten years.
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Fleetwood Mac Releases 1975 to 1987 Studio Albums Box Set
The collection includes the multi-platinum albums Fleetwood Mac (1975), Rumours (1977), Tusk (1979), Mirage (1982) and Tango In the Night (1987).
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Balladeer Johnny Mathis, 89, Retiring From Live Performance
“It’s with sincere regret that due to Mr. Mathis’ age and memory issues, we are announcing his retirement from touring and live concerts,” said an announcement.
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George Harrison Solo Catalog Reissues Continue
His son, Dhani Harrison, oversees the agreement between Dark Horse Records and BMG.
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‘Becoming Led Zeppelin’ Documentary Returning to Imax
The feature-length film has crossed the $10 million mark at the U.S. box office.
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‘The Beatles Anthology’ Book Gets 25th Anniversary Reissue
The original title, published in 2000, came five years after the acclaimed three-part documentary that aired on ITV in the U.K. and on ABC TV in the U.S. in November 1995.
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Radio Hits in March 1965: No Phone, No Pool, No Pets
The British Invasion was in full swing as many of these acts shared the spotlight with U.S. pop and soul singers. No surprise who was #1
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