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Hollywood Vampires (Cooper, Perry, Depp) Set 2026 Tour, First in 3 Years
The supergroup’s setlists have included Alice Cooper and Aerosmith tracks while also paying homage to many departed rockers with a variety of covers.
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Top Selling Albums of 1970: What a Year!
Recordings made by some of the biggest rock artists of the era dominated the list of top-selling albums in the U.S.
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‘George Martin: The Scores’ Books Collects Producer’s Personal Archive of Music Manuscripts
The first-ever definitive collection of full-sized reproductions of the legend’s handwritten scores and more is in celebration of his 100th birthday.
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Top Albums in January 1981
This week at the top of Record World’s sales chart: REO Speedwagon, Queen, Eagles, and John Lennon were among the top-sellers.
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Trailer is Shared for Paul McCartney Post-Beatles ‘Man on the Run’ Documentary
The film comes from Academy Award winning director Morgan Neville (20 Feet from Stardom).
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John Mellencamp Sets 2026 ‘Dancing Words’ Tour
The tour marks the first time he will be performing all his most beloved songs in a single night, some of which haven’t been played live in many years.
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Radio Hits in January 1969: Don’t Break My Heart
Seven months before the Woodstock festival, future classic rock hits from CCR and the Doors were side-by-side with songs by the Bee Gees, Sammy and Sly.
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Tributes For Grateful Dead Mainstay Bob Weir: ‘We Will Miss You’
The Empire State Building shined in tie-dye to honor the life and legacy of the Grateful Dead co-founder.
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Bob Weir, Grateful Dead Founding Member, Dies at 78
He remained at the band’s forefront throughout its 30-year run.
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