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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
Sept 22, 1985: First Farm Aid Concert is Star-Packed
An off-the-cuff comment by Bob Dylan at Live Aid about the plight of the American farmer led to its creation. Watch some of the great performances that first year
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September 21, 2011: REM Retires
With virtually little hoopla, no farewell celebrations, and in a genuine spirit of friendship and shared respect – Imagine that – the band break up
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September 20, 1973: Jim Croce Dies
His national career only lasted some two years. But classic hits like the #1 songs “Bad Bad Leroy Brown” and “I Got a Name” keep his memory alive
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Rolling Stones Perform Private Concert Prior to 2021 Tour
Days before the 2021 edition of the No Filter tour began, the group played a private concert at Gillette Stadium, their first since Charlie Watts’ passing
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September 20, 2021: Genesis Opens Reunion Tour
The Last Domino, delayed for a year, was the first reunion tour for Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks since 2007
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Sept 19, 1985: PMRC vs Rockers Senate Hearings
Record labels had already punked out and agreed to put warning labels on certain records. Speaking for the defense: the team of Zappa, Snider and Denver
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Sept 18, 1976: Boston Releases ‘More Than a Feeling’
The song helped launch the band to superstardom with one of the most successful debut albums of all-time. Some wild facts
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Sept 18, 2017: Annie Lennox, Dhani Harrison Sing ‘Isn’t It a Pity’
The singer received the George Harrison Global Citizen Award in New York City and invited the legend’s son to join her onstage
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The Who’s Explosive Appearance on The Smothers Brothers Show
The Who had a blast on their now-legendary U.S. TV show debut and were a smash hit – literally – as Keith Moon’s drum kit exploded
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Sept 16, 2016: Ex Eagles Members Denied Kennedy Center Honors
Eagles fans had petitioned the organization to allow Don Felder, Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner to be recognized with the Core Four. Only those who “carried the torch” are being honored
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