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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
David Bowie is Most Popular UK Artist of 2016
The British Phonographic Industry tallied up everyone’s physical and digital sales and the Star Man was far and away the year’s top-selling act
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Squeeze and Glenn Tilbrook Solo Dates
It’s a rare Squeeze concert where the audience members don’t sing along to every lyric. The U.K. group have dates on the calendar and a new album on the way
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U2 Begin ‘The Joshua Tree’ Tour 2017
U2 is performing their huge album in its entirety to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Watch an official live clip as well as the live debut of a new song
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Sting Solo Career Boxed Set Out in June
The ‘Complete Studio Collection,’ to be released on June 9, encompasses the entirety of Sting’s solo studio album catalog, all on high-quality vinyl.
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Axl Rose Joins Billy Joel at Dodger Stadium
Other than his monthly residency at New York’s Madison Square Garden, the Piano Man averages one other show a month, often attracting guest stars. LA was no exception
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Paul McCartney Shares Photo in ‘Pirates’ Garb
The 5th installment of Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise opens Memorial Day weekend. Macca is no stranger to the silver screen
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Bryan Adams Wembley Concert Coming to CD, Digital
In 1996 Bryan Adams performed a sold-out concert at London’s huge Wembley Stadium. It’s already been released on DVD. Now you can own it on CD and digital.
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Les Paul Tribute Concert Airing in June
The late guitarist and innovator influenced musicians like Slash, Joe Perry and Joe Satriani, who are among the guests on this upcoming TV concert special.
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Mavis Staples Inducted Into Blues Hall of Fame
The legendary frontwoman of the Staple Singers was honored in Memphis. Others taking home awards included Tedeschi Trucks Band and Joe Bonamassa.
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Pink Floyd Exhibition Opens in London
The V&A Museum hosts an “immersive, multi-sensory and theatrical journey” through the band’s “extraordinary world” in 2017
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