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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
Rolling Stones Ready to Reveal 2018 Tour Plans
Their 2017 #NoFilter tour only just wrapped up in October, but the venerable road warriors are already planning their next outing.
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Paul McCartney Offers Tease About New Album
The ever-restless Macca has been cutting a new album with Grammy-winning producer Greg Kurtsin. “We’re putting the finishing touches on it now…”
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Rock Hall Adds Moody Blues, Bon Jovi Members
The HoF took steps to acknowledge the contributions of 2 prominent members of the bands, who will officially join the others in the Class of 2018
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Velvet Underground 50th Anniversary Box Due
The new comprehensive package collects all of the band’s studio albums, Nico’s solo debut , the “lost” 1969 LP on vinyl and more.
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David Bowie New Documentary: The Last 5 Years
The film chronicles the making of the albums ‘The Next Day’ and ‘Blackstar’ and the musical ‘Lazarus.’ It features interviews with Bowie’s collaborators.
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Eric Clapton Adds to 2018 Concert Schedule
He’s previously announced he’ll no longer tour but instead do limited concerts. Slowhand will play London’s Hyde Park with several other legends, and a few other dates
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Frank Zappa 7-CD Complete ’73 Roxy Box Set Due
The set collects all four public shows from 1973, and the December 8 film shoot/soundcheck, each presented in their entirety, along with bonus content
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Stax Records’ Singles Rarities Box Set Due
Vol. 4 is a 6-CD collection from the legendary Memphis label’s catalog that includes long-forgotten B-sides to complete the comprehensive work in Vols. 1-3
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Phil Collins’ First 2018 Tour Dates On-Sale
The veteran musician has recovered sufficiently from back surgery and hip issues to return to the stage with recent shows in the U.K. and Europe
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