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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
July 15, 2018: Paul Simon, Taylor, Raitt Play London’s Hyde Park
The concert, part of the British Summer Time series, was actually the first date revealed for Paul Simon’s Homeward Bound – The Farewell Tour
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July 14, 2019: Neil Young, Bob Dylan Perform Together
As the legends played their second concert of the weekend, Young joined Dylan on stage for the first time in 25 years to play a classic
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When Two Members of Cinderella Died on the Same Day
Lead guitarist Jeff LaBar and keyboardist Gary Corbett died just hours apart. The current members of the band were trying to process the sad news
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Rose Marie, Wise-Cracking Comedienne, Dies
The accomplished actress and singer is best remembered for her roles on TV’s The Dick Van Dyke Show and Hollywood Squares
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July 14, 2016: Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr Celebrate Beatles ‘Love’ 10th Anniversary
The two Beatles reunited with other VIPs including Yoko Ono, Giles Martin and director Ron Howard at the Love by Cirque du Soleil performance at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas
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July 14, 1995: MP3 Gets Named; Suzanne Vega Connection
The music encoding and compression format that changed how we listen to music was given its name on this day. So what does Vega have to do with it?
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Ringo Starr to Receive Knighthood
All four Beatles received their MBE in 1965 but Paul McCartney was the only member to receive knighthood. Sir Paul is said to have urged the Queen saying “It’s about time”
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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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