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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
Sex Pistols’ ‘Bollocks’ Gets 40th Anniversary Release
The group’s 1977 release was the only studio album by the group, released amidst a furor of controversy and outrage. See what’s in the collection
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Allman Brothers Producer Johnny Sandlin Dies at 72
His work on the Allmans’ ‘Brothers and Sisters’ and other Southern Rock classics made him one of the most in-demand producers in the industry
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Judy Gaudio, Co-Writer of Four Seasons Hits, Dies
With her husband Bob Gaudio, she wrote the Four Seasons’ #1 hit “September, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)” and the #3 “Who Loves You”
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Leonard Cohen Memorial Concert + New Video
Sting, Elvis Costello and others will pay tribute to the late singer-songwriter in his hometown of Montreal in November. Also, watch the new Cohen video.
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Steve Howe, Little Barrie Thank Virgil Howe Fans
Yes shared a statement from their guitarist about his son: “He was a truly gifted musician who will be sadly missed by all who knew him”
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Dixie Dregs Reuniting With Classic Mid-’70s Lineup
The popular Georgia-based band that fuses Southern rock, prog, jazz and hard-rock, will reunite for a tour next year with its most popular 1970s lineup
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Renaissance with Annie Haslam Symphonic Tour
The prog mainstays will embark this fall on their Symphonic Journey tour, backed by a 10-piece chamber orchestra on the first several dates
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Rolling Stone Owner Puts Magazine on the Block
Just two months before it is about to celebrate the magazine’s 50th birthday, Wenner Media is looking to sell the publication that introduced countless rock stars to generations
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Joe Walsh IDs VetsAid Charities for All-Star Concert
The classic rock star, himself a Gold Star family member, has been involved with veterans’ related causes for years. Check out the lineup
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Aretha, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Album Coming
The pairing has worked well recently for Elvis Presley recordings. Now the Queen of Soul’s classic hits are being paired with the RPO for A Brand New Me
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