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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
May 15, 1982: Debut Asia Album Hits #1
By the early 1980s, music critics were saying that punk was killing off prog rock. Then along came a new supergroup to prove them wrong.
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May 14, 1988: Led Zeppelin Reunites at Atlantic 40th
At a marathon concert, a star-studded cast including Yes, Genesis, Foreigner, CSN and the Bee Gees saluted their label. Oh yeah, Led Zeppelin too.
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May 14, 2019: Tim Conway, Comedy Legend, Dies at 85
The much-loved actor, well known for his deadpan comic delivery, starred for years on The Carol Burnett Show, earning 4 Emmy Awards
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May 13, 2020: Astrid Kirchherr, Early Beatles Photographer, Dies
The art student met the Beatles during their visit to Hamburg, in 1960 and ultimately received near-unparalleled access to them in their early years
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When Bob Dylan Walked Out on Ed Sullivan
The rising young folkie was all set to perform on television’s biggest show. Then they told him he couldn’t sing the song he wanted to sing.
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Remembering David Sanborn, Saxophonist Who Spanned Multiple Genres
He racked up numerous gold and platinum albums during his five-plus-decade career.
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Cat Stevens’ Comeback Tour Continues
The singer-songwriter first brought his “A Cat’s Attic” tour to North American audiences in 2016. Now with a new album, he’s played South Africa, Australia and New Zealand
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Phil Collins’ Comeback Continues
Five months after his summer dates in the U.K, France and Germany, the musician returned to the stage for a mini-UK tour. Fans in other countries are hoping he’ll announce a 2018 tour
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Heartbreakers’ Campbell, Tench Thank Devoted Fans
The longtime bandmates tell about the “devastating” loss but also about “keeping the dream alive.” But it’s way too early to see what the future will be
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Eagles Announce Initial 2018 Tour Dates
The band’s manager gave Best Classic Bands the exclusive news that they would be touring. Check out who they’ll be performing with
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