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The Doors to Have Their ‘Day’
Fifty years to the day of the release of The Doors’ self-titled debut on January 4, 1967, the iconic Los Angeles band will be honored with Day of the Doors
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Bob Seger Leads Stars in Eagles ‘Fast Lane’ Tribute
The Detroit rocker led a cast that included Vince Gill, Kings of Leon and even Ringo Starr to perform a hit at the 2016 Kennedy Center Honors
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U2 2017: Tour and New Album in Forecast
In a Christmas video greeting to their fans, Bono said the band “will honor 30 years of The Joshua Tree” with “some special shows coming”
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Watch: Eagles at 2016 Kennedy Center Honors
The Kennedy Center has released a clip from the 2016 Honorees event. Don Henley and Timothy B. Schmit discuss Glenn Frey’s absence
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Journey, Yes, ELO Lead Rock Hall Class of 2017 Inductees
Three major rock acts that got their start in the 1970s broke through the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s traditional list of inductees
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Feb 19, 2021: James Burke, Singer with Five Stairsteps (“O-o-h Child”), Dies
The Chicago-based soul group, composed entirely of siblings, placed more than 20 singles on the Billboard chart, but only one became a huge hit.
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Feb 19, 2017: Larry Coryell, Jazz-Rock Guitar Great, Dies After Concert
One of the most masterful and influential players of the fusion era of the ’60s/’70s, he had performed in New York City hours earlier
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Bob Dylan’s In Absentia Nobel Thank You Speech
He couldn’t get to Sweden to accept the prestigious prize, but Dylan wrote an eloquent, gracious speech to express his gratitude. Read it all here.
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Guns N’ Roses Announce 2017 Tour Dates
A teaser video hinted at a Guns N’ Roses North American tour next year. We’ve got the dates. The band’s current tour reunites Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan.
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Stevie Nicks Extends 24 Karat Tour With Pretenders
Two of rock’s greatest women performers have announced plenty of new 24 Karat Gold dates for 2017 at arenas throughout North America
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