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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

Bongos’ Richard Barone: Greenwich Village LP, Tour

The singer/songwriter/musician best known as the of the NJ-based indie band The Bongos, has a new solo album of songs associated with Dylan, Sebastian, Hardin and more

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Gregg Allman, ABB Archives to Deliver New Music

Their former manager says that the Allman Brothers Band, and Gregg solo, left behind plenty of unreleased material that will find its way to fans

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Beatlemania All Over Again! Sgt. Pepper Sales Thru the Roof

Interest in the 50th anniversary reissue of the landmark album is so great that the $149.98 Super Deluxe Edition is among the best-selling music titles

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Pink Floyd on Classic 1967 Soundtrack is Reissued

The soundtrack from a 1967 documentary of Swinging London, featuring music by Pink Floyd and others, is coming out on vinyl

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Black Crowes Spinoff, the Magpie Salute, New Video

The Black Crowes spinoff band featuring Rich Robinson, Marc Ford and Sven Pipien is releasing their debut album and touring extensively. We have the dates!

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Bob Seger: Tour, Reissues, Huge Sales

The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will be touring with strong indications that this will be his last. His Greatest Hits LP has just passed the 10 million sales mark and is being reissued on vinyl

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Grande, Coldplay, Perry to Perform Sunday in Manchester

The singer will return to the city less than two weeks after the terrorist attack. She has gotten many huge pop stars to join her for the benefit concert

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Jann Wenner—Rolling Stone Founder—Gets Bio

Fifty years ago an ambitious San Francisco journalist thought there might be a market for a rock music magazine. Now he’s getting a bio of his own.

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Betts, Petty, Winwood Pay Tribute to Gregg Allman

Fellow classic rockers are mourning the Allman Brothers Band legend. “I feel very blessed to have known and worked with him.”

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Chuck Leavell: ‘Thank You, Gregg’

The longtime Allman Brothers Band member penned a very touching tribute to his former bandmate. “I am forever grateful for my relationship with you”

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