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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

Nancy Wilson’s Roadcase Royale: New LP, Tour

First Things First features several members of Heart. Wilson explains how the new band came to be and what we can expect. Check out “Get Loud”

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Ann Wilson ‘In Focus’ Concert Film Coming

The documentary offers exclusive access to her home, rehearsal studio, tour bus and dressing room, to produce an authentic concert film

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Woody Guthrie Tribute Box Features Dylan, Arlo +

Bob Dylan, Arlo Guthrie, Joan Baez, Richie Havens and others honored the folk music legend at a pair of concerts, now available in their entirety.

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Dave Edmunds Retiring, Says Pal Brian Setzer

The Welsh-born singer-guitarist has only performed and recorded sporadically over the past decade. His one-time protege and good friend revealed the news

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Deep Purple ‘A Fire in the Sky’ Anthology Coming

Fans of the British classic rock band have good reason to celebrate as Rhino is releasing a career-spanning anthology in a variety of formats. See the picks

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Listen: Dhani Harrison’s ‘In / Parallel’ Solo Album

George’s son is stepping out and making music for the first time under his own name. He’s been a part of a band and has scored films and TV series

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Bruce Springsteen Broadway Run–New Details

It’s a dream come true for any fan of The Boss: Bruce Springsteen, at a 975-seat theater on Broadway, five nights a week for eight weeks straight

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Listen: Mr. Big’s New Album, ‘Defying Gravity’

The rock band that scored a worldwide #1 hit with the power ballad “To Be With You” reunited with their original producer on Defying Gravity

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Lou Reed: Two New Books Due This Fall

A hefty new bio on the late Velvet Underground and a reprint of a limited-edition collector’s item will hit the shelves in the fall.

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Red West, Elvis Confidante and Actor, Dead at 81

One of the King’s best friends, and his bodyguard, West became a successful actor. His book about Presley’s drug problems ended their relationship.

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