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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
Jimmy Wisner—Songwriter, Artist, Hitmaker—Dead
He was a musician, producer, songwriter, conductor, arranger and more, who worked with hundreds of major artists for more than five decades.
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Sir Douglas Quintet/Doug Sahm Live Sets Due
Both live recordings were originally filmed for the PBS television series ‘Austin City Limits’ and will be issued for the first time on vinyl as 180 gram double LPs.
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New York Dolls 5-CD Box Set Due
A new 5-CD boxed set collects a trio of pre-Mercury Records demo sessions, live tracks and other rarities from the influential band.
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Otis Redding ‘Dock of the Bay’ Sessions Due
When he died at age 26 the Crown Prince of Soul had already recorded close to 10 albums’ worth of original studio tracks plus a number of dynamic live performances
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Joe Jackson Announces Summer Tour Dates
The British singer-songwriter will visit cities across the U.S. and Canada, continuing his long-running Fast Forward Tour. These new dates follow four tours over the last two years.
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BTO’s Fred Turner Retiring from Touring
Randy Bachman’s partner in Bachman-Turner Overdrive is quitting the road. Said Bachman, “I’m grateful for the joyful music and years we’ve had together.”
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Gary Burden, Famed Album Cover Artist, Dies
His iconic work graced album covers by Jackson Browne, the Eagles, the Doors, Joni Mitchell and especially Neil Young, who used his art on more than 40 releases.
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Jerry Garcia ‘Before the Dead’ Box Due
In the early ’60s, before he plugged in, the future Grateful Dead leader played bluegrass music. This box collects recordings he made, including unreleased tracks.
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Eric Clapton Books 2 Madison Square Garden Dates
Though he’s no longer touring, he’s still performing, and Slowhand will be coming to New York this fall for a pair of dates. Click for details…
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Jimi Hendrix New Studio LP: Out Now
Unreleased recordings made between 1968 and 1970 are included in this new collection which features his longtime bandmates and several guest stars
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