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Moody Blues, Cars, Bon Jovi Lead Rock Hall 2018
Dire Straits, Nina Simone and the influential Sister Rosetta Tharpe are also among the inductees, as the HoF continues to catch up with many overlooked acts
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Bob Dylan’s ‘Going Electric’ Guitar to Be Auctioned
The Telecaster guitar used by Dylan during that first electric tour in 1965 is headed for the block, along with items by Prince and others.
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Sly Stone Authorized Documentary in Production
The reclusive artist is cooperating with filmmakers, giving interviews on his life and music. The film is already in production.
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Steve Vai Talks About Joe Satriani to Sammy Hagar: Watch
His AXS TV show returns in April. Guests in Season 3 include Roger Daltrey, Mick Fleetwood and Mick Jones. Watch Steve Vai talk about his guitar teacher, Joe Satriani
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Barclay James Harvest 1970 Debut Gets Expanded
The band’s self-titled debut fused an orchestra with rock to create a unique, sometimes pastoral, form of symphonic progressive rock
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Bob Seger Offers Brief Health Update
The rock great postponed his Runaway Train arena tour Oct. 3 due to “a medical issue” that resulted in back surgery. Returning to the stage is his “number one priority”
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Paul McCartney Catalog Gets 4 More Reissues
The reissue campaign of Macca’s vast solo catalog continues with several new titles including 1978’s Wing’s Greatest. The details…
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Jethro Tull 50th Anniversary Collection and Tour
To celebrate the occasion, a 3-CD set of 50 songs, selected by Ian Anderson, are being released. An extensive 2018 tour is underway
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Steven Tyler Turns 70; Sets Summer Solo Tour
Aerosmith’s frontman celebrated his big birthday at a benefit concert. With Joe Perry promoting his own projects, Tyler is supporting his 2016 LP
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Steely Dan Announces New Tour—9 Dates in NYC
Donald Fagen and band will return to the NYC base they’ve played so often before, for themed shows spotlighting favorite albums. Plus: several other East Coast gigs.
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