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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 23, 2017: James Bond Actor Roger Moore Dies
He appeared as the iconic British secret agent in seven films including ‘Live and Let Die’ and ‘The Spy Who Loved Me,’ and also starred in TV’s ‘The Saint.’
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May 22, 1971: Rolling Stones’ ‘Sticky Fingers’ Hits #1
Powered by the #1 single “Brown Sugar” and featuring a cover designed by Andy Warhol, the 11th U.S. album by The Rolling Stones tops the LP chart.
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May 22, 2017: Musicians React to Manchester Bombing
Classic rock stars and other entertainers expressed their grief for the victims of the terrorist bombing, and held a benefit concert two weeks later
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May 21, 1971: Marvin Gaye Releases ‘What’s Going On’ LP
This monumental release brought topical songs to Motown and revived the singer’s career. The landmark R&B concept album included two Top 10 singles
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May 21, 1983: David Bowie Hits #1 with ‘Let’s Dance’
The former glam rocker made his mark on the early ’80s new wave dance music scene with the Nile Rodgers-produced track
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May 20, 1967: The Young Rascals’ ‘Groovin’ Hits #1
The blue-eyed soul of New Jersey’s The Young Rascals met the spirit of The Summer of Love in “Groovin'” – the second #1 single by the band.
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May 20, 2021: Roger Hawkins, Drummer in Muscle Shoals’ Swampers, Dies at 75
He kept the backbeat on classic hits by Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Percy Sledge, Paul Simon, Bob Seger and hundreds of others.
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Happy Birthday, Pete Townshend!
He was the son of musicians, grew up to forge one of the most distinguished careers in classic rock, and thankfully did not die before he got old
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Joe Walsh House of Blues Vegas Residency
The popular rocker has released behind-the-scenes recaps of the preparation and general good times that go into his performances
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Remember Ken Osmond, the Wise-Cracking ‘Leave it to Beaver’ Star, Who Played ‘Eddie Haskell’?
The actor played the smart-aleck Cleaver family neighbor, Eddie Haskell, on the TV sitcom during its 1957-1963 run. He later had a surprising second career
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