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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
New Book, ‘Dreaming of Dylan,’ to be Published
From the book’s description: “Some dreams are poignant; some are disturbing; some are touching; and others are nothing short of bizarre.”
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Ozzy Osbourne Announces 2019 Tour
The Prince of Darkness has added several dozen North American dates to his ambitious calendar, following surgery on his hand
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Godsmack Reschedule Tour Following Family Death
Tony Rombola’s son, Joe Fay, died unexpectedly. Says vocalist Sully Erna: “He was one of the kindest and most humble guys I had ever met”
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Eagles Release Comprehensive ‘Legacy’ Set: Listen
The set follows the Eagles through the different stages of the band’s career, from the country-rock of early albums to their most recent studio album.
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John Mellencamp Announces New Album, Tour
Says Mellencamp, “These are songs that have been recorded over the last 40 years of my career, but had never been put together as one piece of work.”
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Big Star Live 1974 Radio Show to Be Released
The 15-track set features material from the band’s first two albums, as well as a cover of “Motel Blues” by Loudon Wainwright III.
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Stephen Stills & Judy Collins Announce Fall Dates
From our review last year: “Collins still possesses a golden singing voice; Stills’ singing is more controlled and his guitar is concise and taut.”
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Traveling Wilburys 30th Anniversary Picture Disc Due
It was about five friends gathering to make music together in a home studio-except for the fact that they all happened to be rock ‘n’ roll royalty.
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Eric Clapton, Taj Mahal on New Compilation
The track is from a compilation album titled ‘Blue Muse,’ which also features contributions from blues great Taj Mahal and others.
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Steely Dan’s Walter Becker Gets His Own Street
The unveiling, in the NYC neighborhood where he was born, was accompanied by a ceremony that included remembrances from Becker’s friends and colleagues
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