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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. 30, 1969: Texas International Pop Festival
The last big summer rock festival of 1969 took place near Dallas and featured a lineup that included Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin and Santana
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August 30, 1976: City Riots Inspire Clash Song
Joe Stummer and Paul Simonon of the punk band The Clash get caught up in the Notting Hill Carnival Riot on this day, and it inspires their first single.
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August 29, 1987: Los Lobos Hits #1 with ‘La Bamba’
Three weeks atop the Hot 100 with their soundtrack single from the Ritchie Valens biopic helped boost the profile of one of American music’s finest bands
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August 29, 2016: Phil Collins Performs at US Open
“I can now tell people I’ve played the US Open,” the longtime Genesis singer-drummer joked. It soon led to a burst of touring.
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When Bob Dylan Got The Beatles High
Dylan didn’t just have a musical influence on The Beatles. When they first met, he also turned them onto marijuana. “We got high and laughed our asses off.”
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2017’s Top Concert Tours Set Record Gross
Classic rock acts, headed by U2 and Guns N’ Roses, led the way. But the Rolling Stones also ranked in the Top 10, despite playing just 14 shows
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Bon Jovi Announce Spring Tour Dates
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2018 inductees will be celebrating with their fans at North American arenas. Plus news about two new songs
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Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers Set Co-Headline Tour
Fans will be able to see two of the biggest names in classic rock this spring and summer. See if they’re playing near you
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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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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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