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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
Aug 11, 2020: Trini Lopez—‘If I Had a Hammer’ & ‘Lemon Tree’ Singer—Dies
The singer who rocked up everything from folk songs to standards, giving them a Latin accent, was a sensation in the early ’60s
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Eagles & Fleetwood Mac Plan Summer Festival
Although they said they were through after Glenn Frey’s death, the Eagles will return this summer, sharing two festival dates with Fleetwood Mac. Wow!
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Rock Hall 2017 Inductees: Complete Tour Dates
Several members of the Class of 2017 have busy touring schedules ahead. We have all upcoming dates for Journey, Jeff Lynne’s ELO and the rest!
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Robert Plant 2016 Concert to Air on AXS TV
Plant and his band the Sensational Space Shifters performed at a charitable event recently. Watch them play a Led Zeppelin favorite in the upcoming special
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Exclusive Interview: Jimi Hendrix Early Live Recording Released
Before he became a rock guitar god, he was a sideman for other artists. A new release spotlights Hendrix’s work with R&B artist Curtis Knight. A bandmate talks about his immediate impact
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July 25, 2017: Michael Johnson, ‘Bluer Than Blue’ Singer, Dies
In addition to his top 20 pop single, the singer-songwriter scored several other hits on that chart and two number one country smashes.
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Pink Floyd: Is a Reunion Possible?
They haven’t performed together in years, but an offer is on the table from a British festival promoter. Will they put aside their differences? We’ll see.
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Styx, REO Speedwagon and Don Felder Set Summer Tour
The two classic rock bands have a long touring history together. They’ll play mostly amphitheaters with the former Eagle as special guest on United We Rock
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Jimmie Nicol, Substitute Beatle, to Be Subject of Film
John, Paul, George and…Jimmie? A new film will look into the mystery man who subbed for an ailing Ringo during one memorable tour.
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AC/DC’s Angus Young Joins Guns N’ Roses Onstage
The AC/DC founder returned a favor by joining the American rockers onstage Down Under. But what was he doing earlier, dressed as an airline employee?
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