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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
Feb 24, 1992: Kurt Cobain-Courtney Love Wedding
With a baby on the way, the Nirvana front man tied the knot with the leader of the band Hole. One of Nirvana’s members chose not to attend
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Feb 23, 2000: Santana Sweeps Grammy Awards
The legendary guitarist tied the record set by Michael Jackson for most wins in a night. Prior to his “Supernatural” success, he had won only one
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When Jethro Tull Won the First Metal Grammy
The winning act may have deserved an award, but not for this category. “Everybody took it for granted that Metallica were gonna win, including Metallica…”
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Feb 21, 2019: Peter Tork of the Monkees Dies at 77
He was the second member of the much-loved music group to pass, following the death of Davy Jones in 2012. “I’m heartbroken over the loss of my Monkee brother”
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‘Young Americans’ Became a Game-Changer For David Bowie
This soulful single from the “Thin White Duke” helped launch his U.S. breakthrough. Do you know the guest musicians on the recording?
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Eagles Wrap Up ‘Evening With’ Tour in Detroit
The band’s six-show mini-tour, the first to feature Deacon Frey and Vince Gill, is now history. Read our recap and check out the set list.
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Bad Company, Minus Ralphs, Return to Stage
The British band with Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke gave a triumphant performance in Tulsa, Okla. while their co-founder recuperates from a stroke he suffered in 2016
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Steven Tyler Returns to Stage After Health Scare
Less than four weeks after Aerosmith’s South American tour was abruptly ended due to Tyler’s medical issue, the frontman performed several songs at a benefit concert
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Ringo Starr Begins 2017 Tour of All-Starr Band
The longest-running edition of the band’s lineup kicked off their new tour at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. Watch some highlights of the 21-song set
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Bob Seger New Studio Album Out Nov. 17
Seger’s 18th studio album, and first in three years, includes tributes to Glenn Frey of the Eagles, Lou Reed and Leonard Cohen.
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