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The Number One Singles of 1969
27 different songs reached the top on the U.S. singles chart including eight classics that were #1 for three weeks or more.
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After 64 Years, the Hollies Announce They Are Calling It Quits
The group’s many hits include “Bus Stop,” “Carrie Anne,” “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother,” “The Air That I Breathe” and “Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress).”
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The Top Selling Albums of 1979: End of an Era
Recordings made by some of the biggest classic rock artists of the era were side-by-side with popular disco releases on the year’s U.S. sales chart.
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Pair of Stevie Nicks-Themed Books Coming in 2026
The singer and songwriter, born May 26, 1948, became the first woman to have been inducted twice into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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Bob Seger’s ‘Face the Promise’ Album Gets Expanded
The LP, from 2006, was his 16th studio effort, and debuted at #4 on Billboard.
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Radio Hits in August 1967: Summer of Love
A memorable season resonated this week on New York’s WABC as a Beatles fave held the top spot followed by hits from The Doors, the Monkees and Stevie Wonder.
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The Number One Singles of 1972: Nothing But Blue Skies
Three songs stayed at the top for four weeks or more. And thus, no less than 30 singles reached #1 that year.
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Frank Beard, ZZ Top Drummer, Dead at 77
“Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers,” said guitarist and co-founder Billy Gibbons.
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Allman Betts Family Revival Sets 10th Anniversary Tour
“Devon and Duane honor their families’ legacies, evoking the haunting spirit of the greats,” says the tour announcement.
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The Number One Albums of 1974: Room at the Top
No less than 25 different titles were at #1 for at least one week in the U.S. The two artists with the most weeks at the top might surprise you.
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