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Remembering AC/DC’s Bon Scott, 1946-1980
The AC/DC singer remains atop or close to it on the honor roll of greatest hard rock singers ever. “Death by misadventure”
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Feb 18, 1990: Freddie Mercury—Last Public Appearance
His gaunt appearance, when Queen were honored at the Brit Awards, raised concerns. “We didn’t know what was wrong for a very long time”
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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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Jason Aldean Opens SNL With Petty’s ‘I Won’t Back Down’
Saturday Night Live offered an unexpected–and welcome–start to its October 7 broadcast as the country singer offered a tribute to the Las Vegas victims and their families
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Rock Hall 2018 Noms: Moodys, Geils, Cars, Bon Jovi
19 acts are nominated for the HoF’s Class of 2018, including many deserving acts. But scores of classic rock favorites are again missing
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Dylan, Byrds’ McGuinn, Hillman Say Farewell to Petty
Among Tom Petty’s major influences were the Byrds, whose Roger McGuinn and Chris Hillman paid him tribute. Also, a short and sweet note from Dylan
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