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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
Crack the Sky: New Album + Retrospective
“They have more of an edge than the originals,” says one band member of the tracks on ‘Crackology,’ while the other set features 12 new tracks.
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Lynyrd Skynyrd Documentary Airing on Showtime
The film “takes viewers on a trip through the history, myth and legend of one of the most iconic American rock bands,” says Showtime.
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Tom Petty ‘You and Me’ Official Fan Video Released: See
The “very special music video in honor of Tom Petty and his profound 40-year relationship with his fans,” is in conjunction with his upcoming box set
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Carly Simon & Mick Jagger—2nd Duet Discovered
“We had this little back and forth at the piano for about an hour,” Simon has said. She remembers it as a slow ballad, possibly titled “Fragile.”
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Kinks’ Dave Davies Readies Archival Album, ‘Decade’
The tapes were unearthed by the guitarist’s sons. They represent a period when he was not contributing much songwriting to the Kinks.
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Little Steven Releases 3-CD Live Set w/Bruce, Sambora +
The new third disc includes guest appearances by Bruce Springsteen, Richie Sambora and others, plus covers of songs by Tom Petty, AC/DC and more.
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NRBQ: ‘All Hopped Up’ Reissue + New Single
The much-loved band’s fifth album was the first to feature guitarist Al Anderson and drummer Tom Ardolino of the classic lineup.
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Yes’ Anderson-Rabin-Wakeman: Golden Plans Update
Yes has its 50th anniversary in 2018 and three prominent members are celebrating the achievement. But fans are still waiting for new music
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Power Pop: New Guide to 200 Best Albums in the Genre
The book is a guide to recordings by artists whose music is characterized by ringing guitars, vocal harmonies and memorable melodies.
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John Lennon ‘Imagine’ Ultimate Box Set: What We Know
A 6-disc box set will join a newly restored edition of the Imagine film and hardcover book, all pegged to what would have been his 78th birthday
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