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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
Christine McVie Biography, ‘Songbird,’ Coming
The book comes from the author of biographies of Freddie Mercury, David Bowie and Marc Bolan
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Van Halen Releases ‘For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge’ Expanded Edition
Their 9th studio album has been newly remastered and is joined by previously unreleased performances from a 1991 concert and more
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Dave Loggins, Singer-Songwriter (‘Please Come To Boston’), Dies
The small town Tennesseean earned a top 5 pop hit in 1974 and later became a successful songwriter for others
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Phil Collins ‘Both Sides’ Gets 30th Anniversary Box Set
The musician called the 1993 title his “favorite album from a songwriting and creative perspective”
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Radio Hits July 1967: No Need to Change the Station
The Summer of Love was in full swing and radio was playing hits by the Airplane, Grass Roots, one-hit-wonders Every Mother’s Son and Music Explosion. And, of course, Scott McKenzie’s big hit
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Arlo Guthrie, Retired From Stage: ‘Gone Fishing’
The folk legend revealed that he has suffered several mini strokes in recent years. He’s happy and healthy. “Gone fishing,” he says
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What a Year! Peter Frampton Preps New Leg of 2024 Tour
In a year when he finally has been selected for the Rock Hall, the popular singer, songwriter and guitarist has extended his return to the stage
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Bob Dylan and The Band Massive Live 1974 Set Due
In his first tour in over 7 years, he was backed by his friends and previous touring partners, Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm, Rick Danko, Garth Hudson and Richard Manuel
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Herb Alpert Has Busy 2024 With 50th Studio Album, Tour
The legend is also celebrating his 50th wedding anniversary with his wife, singer Lani Hall
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Elton John Farewell Tour Ended 5 Years After It Began
Elton John was 70 years old when he announced his farewell tour in his typically grand style with a live streamed press conference. He was 76 at the final concert
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