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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
Mike + the Mechanics’ ‘Living Years’: 30th Anniversary Set
The worldwide smash from 1988 also earned huge success for its title cut, sung by Paul Carrack. The band have 2019 dates planned as well
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Mott the Hoople 6-CD Box Set Due
The set includes the four Island albums, each of which has eight or nine bonus tracks, including A-sides, B-sides, demos, rehearsals and alternate takes.
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Paul Carrack’s New Solo Album, ‘These Days’: Listen
The voice behind Ace’s “How Long,” Squeeze’s “Tempted” and several other big hits will also embark on an extensive tour in 2019.
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‘Spinal Tap’ Creators Reach Settlement on Royalties Lawsuit
The actors maintained that they were victims of fraudulent accounting by the film studio that produced the now-classic mock-documentary
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‘Stax ’68’ 5-CD Box Looks at Pinnacle of Memphis Soul
The collection contains the A- and B-sides of every single released by Stax Records in 1968, including hits by Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes & more.
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Eric Clapton Bio, ‘Slowhand,’ Coming From Philip Norman
Clapton granted his consent and access to family members and close friends to the noted author of the Beatles biography, Shout!
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USPS to Dedicate John Lennon Forever Stamp on Sept. 7
He will be the newest addition to the Music Icons series, joining such fellow legends as Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Elvis Presley, and more
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Jethro Tull ‘This Was’ 50th Anniversary Edition Due
The title of the album refers to the band moving away from its early blues-based sound. It includes songs that have been in Tull’s live show for 50 years.
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Jorma Kaukonen of Airplane/Hot Tuna Pens Memoir
As a co-founder of Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna, he has plenty of stories to tell. Now fans will have the chance to read those tales in his own words.
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Michael McDonald New Tour Dates + Christmas Album
The singer will support ‘Season of Peace: The Christmas Collection’ with a string of dates, including a 10-night run at New York’s prestigious Carlyle Cafe.
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