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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
March 5, 1982: Blues Brother John Belushi Dies
A lethal combination of drugs took the life of the comedy/musical legend. It’s hard to imagine he’s been dead far longer than he was alive
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Mar 5, 2023: Gary Rossington, Last Remaining Founding Member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Dies
The guitarist had a history of heart issues. He returned to the stage in 2021 four months after successful surgery.
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Fleetwood Mac World Tour: Details Slowly Emerge
As a full band, they did one concert in 2016 and just two more in 2017. That all changes in 2018, as a “massive trek around the planet” is being planned
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Remembering Valerie Carter, Singer with James Taylor and Others
She enjoyed a brief solo career but her mark was made as a backup singer on recordings and tours for dozens of classic rock acts
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When John Lennon Made His ‘Beatles Bigger Than Jesus’ Remark
He did not mean it as a boast, but rather a wry commentary on how pop culture was overtaking religious traditions in the modern world. The quote didn’t emerge in the US until 4 months later
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Mar 4, 2021: Tony Hendra, Who Played Bumbling ‘Spinal Tap’ Manager, Dies
The British actor, comedian, director and author passed from ALS at age 79. His best known role was as the hapless Ian Faith in the mockumentary classic
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March 3, 1978: Van Halen Begins First Tour
It was initially supposed to be a few weeks on the road, but it eventually lasted eight months and more than 170 shows as the band became stars
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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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