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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
Jerry Lewis, Comedian and Humanitarian, Mourned
He is perhaps best known for his comedic tour-de-force, The Nutty Professor, his longtime pairing with Dean Martin, and his tireless work for the Muscular Dystrophy Association
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Eagles Announce ‘Evening With’ Fall Concerts
The band, with Deacon Frey and Vince Gill once again joining mainstays Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit, will play more shows in October
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Leon Russell’s Final Album Out Next Month
Nearly a year after his passing at age 74, his final album is being released. It’s described as “biggest, boldest-sounding album of his career.”
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Troubled Times For Journey: Neal Schon
The co-founder is none-too-pleased with recent actions that band members Cain, Valory and Pineda have done, fueling rumors that changes are afoot
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Sept 1, 2016: Freddie Mercury Honored in London
To commemorate what would have been his 70th birthday, a commemorative 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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Aug. 30, 1969: Texas International Pop Festival
The last big summer rock festival of 1969 took place near Dallas and featured a lineup that included Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin and Santana
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August 30, 1976: City Riots Inspire Clash Song
Joe Stummer and Paul Simonon of the punk band The Clash get caught up in the Notting Hill Carnival Riot on this day, and it inspires their first single.
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August 29, 1987: Los Lobos Hits #1 with ‘La Bamba’
Three weeks atop the Hot 100 with their soundtrack single from the Ritchie Valens biopic helped boost the profile of one of American music’s finest bands
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