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Judas Priest ‘No Surrender’ Video Features Glenn Tipton

Earlier this year, the guitarist revealed he is diagnosed to have the onset of the early stages of Parkinson’s. The band begin a big summer tour

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Fantasy Studios Closing—Home of Creedence, Others

Often called “The House That Creedence Built,” the facility was used by a wide variety of artists, including Santana, Green Day, Journey and many more.

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Neil Young & Joni Mitchell ‘Lost’ 1968 Recordings Surface

The tapes, from the University of Michigan, were in the possession of a private collector. “Then they disappeared, but a few weeks ago they resurfaced.”

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Steve Forbert: New Book, Album, Tour Coming Up

His career had its share of triumphs as well as stumbles. Through it all, he persevered and stayed true to his roots and the folk ethos.

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Neal Schon on Steve Perry: ‘The Mutual Respect is There’

The Journey founder has been dedicating the band’s “Lights” – which the pair co-wrote – to Perry each night, during their tour with Def Leppard

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Rascals’ Felix Cavaliere & Gene Cornish Set Tour

The two founding members of the band that gave us “Good Lovin'” and “Groovin'” will be joined by the legendary drummer Carmine Appice.

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Michael Nesmith Has Quadruple Bypass Heart Surgery

Now we know what caused the abrupt tour cancellation. He and Micky Dolenz are expected to resume their tour of Monkees music in January

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Current Guess Who Lineup Announce Album, Tour

The latest edition of the band, well known for such classic rock hits as “American Woman,” “No Time” and “These Eyes,” plan to stick with the group’s original blueprint

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MC5 50th Anniversary ‘Total Assault’ Box Set Due

From the liner notes: “Turned loose, the MC5 were among the most awe-inspiring perpetrators of sheer bombast and rock and roll brinkmanship.”

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Beach Boys to Reunite for SiriusXM ‘Town Hall’

In a rare appearance together, Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks and Bruce Johnston will gather to speak with actor/director Rob Reiner.

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