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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
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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Tom Petty Tributes Pour In From Rock Stars, Fans
He is being mourned by his fellow musicians, each of whom was touched by the humanity expressed in his songwriting. A sampling of some of the best
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Musicians React to Deadly Concert Shooting
In the immediate aftermath of the deadliest mass shooting in US history at a country concert in Las Vegas on Oct. 1, musicians expressed their grief for the victims
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Steven Tyler Denies Having a Heart Attack or Seizure
After news reports claimed that Aerosmith’s tour cancellation were due to its frontman having suffered a seizure, Tyler called it “creative speculation”
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Tim Buckley Exclusive Premiere: Live ‘Buzzin’ Fly’
Listen to a previously unreleased live track by the great singer-songwriter, from one of two new packages being released by Manifesto Records on Oct. 13!
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Robert Plant Adds to 2017-18 Tour
With his new album, ‘Carry Fire,’ set for an October release, Plant is gearing up for a Feb.-March tour. Also: watch the newest video from the album!
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America Exclusive: Unreleased Early ’70s Demos
Out in November: the most comprehensive collection of known demo recordings and unreleased songs from the band’s early formative years
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