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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
Farm Aid 2017 to Air Live on AXS TV
Board members Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young and Dave Matthews will be joined by Sheryl Crow, the Avett Brothers and more for the one-day festival
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Video: Ozzy Osbourne Performs During Total Eclipse
How perfect: The Prince of Darkness himself performs “Bark at the Moon” as a total solar eclipse steals the sun for a few breathtaking minutes
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Isaac Hayes 4-CD Box Set Out in September
The collection focuses on the Rock Hall of Famer’s roles as songwriter, producer and best-selling artist. Includes previously unreleased tracks.
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Loudwire Music Awards New Performers Announced
Anthrax has been added to the bill for the L.A. metal event set for October. Previously announced: Rob Halford, Body Count & more
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Ronnie Wood ‘Artist’ Book to be Published
The book features nearly 400 works in various media, including painting, drawing and sculpture. Wood’s subjects include fellow Stones and other artists.
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John Lee Hooker Box Celebrates 100th Birthday
One of the cornerstone artists of the blues is being celebrated with a comprehensive new collection. Includes collaborations with Clapton, Santana & more.
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Stevie Wonder, Lennox to Headline Global Events
The annual free-ticketed Global Citizen Festival aims to mobilize citizens against poverty and will be broadcast/streamed live. Annie Lennox is being honored
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Vicki Peterson, Bill Mumy & John Cowsill: New Band
Take a Bangle, a member of the Cowsills, and a former star of TV’s Lost in Space who also had a cult hit called “Fish Heads” and you get… Action Skulls!
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Laid Back Festival Adds 2017 Dates
The musician’s vision for a one-day celebration of music and food will return with several dates with a slew of classic rock stars
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‘Let’s Play Two’ Features Pearl Jam and 2016 Cubs
The Cubbies historic season serves as the backdrop with two Wrigley Field concerts. The documentary was directed by Danny Clinch who expected the unexpected
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