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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 29, 1980: Buddy Holly Glasses Given to Widow
His trademark black specs were sitting in a file for decades until discovered by law enforcement who gave them to Maria Elena
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February 28, 1996: Original Kiss Members Reunite
The Grammy appearance was the first time by the reunited original line-up in 17 years and was followed by a worldwide tour. Ace Frehley: “Things got weird…”
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Feb 27, 1971: Janis Joplin’s ‘Pearl’ Hits #1 for 9-Week Run
It was the album that fulfilled the Texas-born blues-rock singer’s artistic promise. Alas she was gone and unable to enjoy its success.
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Feb 26, 1997: The Beatles Win 3 Grammys
The history of the Fab Four and the Grammy Awards is strange and disappointing. Despite their remarkable output, they were largely overlooked while active
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Feb 25, 1993: Marshall Tucker’s Toy Caldwell Death
The guitarist and primary songwriter for one of southern rock’s leading bands was just 45
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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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