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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
Gary Clark Jr. Adds to Tour Schedule
The blues guitar great is heading out on the road for a series of headlining dates in support of his recent studio album, This Land
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Les Reed Dies: Wrote Hits for Tom Jones, Others
Tom Jones called Reed “a gifted songwriter who was instrumental in penning many a hit” and “a lovely man whose legacy will live through his music.”
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Aretha Franklin Wins Pulitzer Prize, Posthumously
She is the first woman to receive this particular award. Previous recipients include Bob Dylan, Hank Williams, George Gershwin, John Coltrane and Duke Ellington
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Lulu (‘To Sir With Love’) Announces 35-City Tour
Lulu, 70, best known in the U.S. for the 1967 hit “To Sir With Love,” from the film of the same name, will be backed by her band and a huge LED screen.
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Procol Harum ‘Broken Barricades’ Deluxe Ed. Due
The band’s fifth album was released in 1971 and was the last to feature guitarist Robin Trower in the lineup. It now includes 32 unreleased tracks.
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Rush ‘Time Machine 2011 Live’ Re-Release
Rush did something during these shows that they’d never done before: played their quadruple-platinum album ‘Moving Pictures’ in its entirety.
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Record Store Day 2019: Collectors’ Holiday
New titles will be available from John Lennon, Eric Clapton, Bowie, Robert Plant, the Allmans, the Doors and many others. It should be a national holiday!
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Arlo Guthrie: Free Show at Woodstock Site – Update
He’ll perform a celebratory gig on August 15 commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the original event. The original Woodstock film will also be shown
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Brian Setzer Sets Rockabilly Riot! Tour
The musician will be doing double duty this summer, as he’s also touring with the Stray Cats for their 40th anniversary reunion
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Heaven’s Door, Dylan Whiskey, to Open Nashville Distillery and Arts Center
The space, expected to open in Fall 2010, was announced on the 50th anniversary of the release of Dylan’s iconic Nashville Skyline album
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