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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

Tom Rapp, Pearls Before Swine Leader, Dead at 70

Although they never sold large quantities of records, the band was favored by fans of psychedelic/avant-garde music in the late ’60s and ’70s.

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Roger Waters Extends ‘Us + Them’ 2018 Tour

Following dozens of North American dates in 2017, the bassist has filled his calendar with his music of Pink Floyd tour to other continents

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Vic Damone, Easy-Listening Singer, Dies at 89

Sinatra himself once said that his fellow crooner had “the best pipes in the business.” The voice behind “On the Street Where You Live” has been silenced.

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Steve Miller & Peter Frampton Announce U.S. Tour

Miller aficionados will be regaled not only with sets from both the SMB and Frampton’s band, but also by Miller bringing Frampton onstage mid-set to jam.

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Bob Marley Animated Film + Statue in the Works

More tributes the late reggae great: an “animated musical love letter to the late Bob Marley” is in the works. Plus, a new statue in Zimbabwe is being designed.

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The Cars Catalog Continues Expanded Editions

The 2018 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees see the continuation of the expansion of their catalog with two of their most successful releases

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Pat Torpey Mourned by Fellow Musicians

Shortly after the news broke about the death of the Mr. Big co-founder, many among the rock drummer fraternity took to social media to share their grief

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Melissa Etheridge at She Rocks Awards

Female artists gathering to celebrate women’s achievements in the music business were giddy about the most recent changes they were witnessing.

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Ozzy Osbourne Meets the Press: No More Tours 2

Asked how she will feel having her husband home full-time, Ozzy’s wife Sharon said, “I’m f—ing frightened!” The rocker’s farewell tour is scheduled to last into 2020.

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John Prine Announces New Album + Tour Dates

The Americana Awards Artist of the Year honoree is releasing his first album of new material in 13 years, followed by an extensive tour.

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