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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
June 4, 1992: Public Selects Elvis Presley Stamp
The public voted overwhelmingly in favor of remembering the King as a young rocker (vs an older Vegas image) on his commemorative stamp
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June 3, 2017: Gregg Allman Funeral
A private service was held for the Southern rock legend, while thousands of fans lined the streets of Macon, Georgia to pay tribute
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June 3, 1972: Jethro Tull ‘Thick as a Brick’ Hits #1
Tull parodied both progressive rock and concept albums, while at the same time succeeding as a notably successful example of both
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June 2, 1973: Paul McCartney & Wings Have #1 LP, Single
His post-Beatles output is so vast it’s easy to forget how successful and prolific he was. But it wasn’t until decades later, that the album was made whole
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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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David Cassidy in Critical Condition: Organ Failure
The ’70s teen idol of ‘Partridge Family’ fame is in a Florida hospital with unspecified organ failure. He retired from performing this year due to dementia.
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Eagles to Tour in 2018, Says Manager: Exclusive
The band’s longtime manager, Irving Azoff, has told BestClassicBands.com that “live dates are planned [but] any studio recordings are unlikely. Our interview…
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