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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
Beatles’ ‘Get Back’ Documentary From Peter Jackson Coming to Theaters
The film “will showcase the warmth, camaraderie and humor of the making of the studio LP, Let It Be,” and their final live concert on a London rooftop
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Radio Hits in March 1970
The Beatles’ influence was all over the Top 40 this week, joined by big hits from the Jackson 5 and Bobby Sherman. Thought of Frijid Pink lately?
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Genesis Adds Dates to 2020 Reunion Tour
Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks haven’t toured together since their last reunion in 2007. And then there were three…
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Radio Hits in March 1975: Look Back
Some of music’s biggest stars of the ’70s were heading to #1. This week’s chart was also a great mix of pop, rock and R&B songs
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Radio Hits of March 1972: Look Back
A prominent songwriter had a #1 hit with a borrowed song. Listeners were confused by a tune they thought was Neil Young. And T. Rex’s only U.S. hit.
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Top Radio Hits 1967: Look Back
We celebrate the amazing year in music with vintage clips including faves by the Hollies, Aretha, the Turtles and Strawberry Alarm Clock. See what was #1
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Radio Hits of February 1968: Look Back
A sonic blend of classic pop, R&B, psychedelic, bubblegum, and soul songs were on playlists across the U.S., topped by a sappy instrumental tune
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Radio Hits in February 1967: Look Back
On the American Top 40 this week: plenty of favories from Britain shared the charts with classics from the good old U.S. of A.
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Eric Clapton & Friends Play Tribute to Ginger Baker: Recap
Some friends! Also performing were Steve Winwood, Ronnie Wood, Roger Waters, and more. The setlist honored the drummer’s work in Cream and Blind Faith
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Only 6 Albums Reached #1 in 1978: Here’s Why
On January 21, roughly one month after the film’s opening, its soundtrack reached #1. It remained at the top through July 8, another 24 consecutive weeks.
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