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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
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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May 18, 2017: Rock Stars Mourn Chris Cornell
The music world was shaken with news that Cornell, best known as the frontman of longtime Seattle band, Soundgarden, had died while on tour
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A New Who Album? Pete Townshend Says Maybe
It’s been more than a decade since their last new studio album. The band isn’t making any promises, but new tunes are being written just in case.
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May 18, 1980: Joy Division’s Ian Curtis Dies
Those close to the singer cite a number of factors that may have fed into his decision to take his own life at just 23. Do you know which band the remaining members formed?
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May 17, 1966: Bob Dylan Called ‘Judas’ in Manchester
Less than a year after Dylan had “gone electric” at the Newport Folk Festival, a heckler called him Judas at a concert. See how Dylan responded. The concert is now part of his official Bootleg series
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May 17, 2016: Singer-Songwriter Guy Clark Dies
He was one of the most admired song craftsmen and performers in the country-folk scene with songs covered by Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Ricky Skaggs, and more
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May 17, 2022: Vangelis, Composer Best Known For ‘Chariots of Fire’ and ‘Blade Runner,’ Dies
The Greek-born electronic music composer earned an Academy Award for Best Original Score. The album and title track both reached #1 in the U.S.
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May 16, 1966: Beach Boys Release ‘Pet Sounds’
The album is considered to be Brian Wilson’s masterpiece. He began working on it in 1965 while the rest of the band was on tour. It yielded 3 hit singles and a lasting influence
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Happy Birthday, Robert Fripp!
The founding member of King Crimson was one of the leaders of the progressive rock movement. He has since collaborated with the likes of Eno, Bowie + Gabriel
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Iron Maiden Set North American Summer Tour
The British heavy metal legends will return with their The Book of Souls tour following spring dates in Europe and the UK
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