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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
Del Shannon, Love, Phil Ochs: Unreleased Music
RockBeat Records, a label specializing in previously unreleased music, plans several new rock, blues & country titles aimed at collectors.
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Natalie Merchant 10-CD Box + Summer Tour
A massive anthology comprising all of the singer’s solo work, plus two discs of rarities, will be followed up by a national tour.
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Iggy Pop Early Solo Albums Coming to Vinyl
After he split from his band the Stooges, Iggy cut his first three solo albums with collaborator David Bowie. They’re now getting reissued on colored vinyl.
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David Bowie ‘Labyrinth’ Soundtrack Reissue Coming
The fantasy classic film from director Jim Henson continues its 30th anniversary celebration. Bowie: “I was pretty well hooked from the beginning”
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Tom Jones Announces Summer 2017 Tour
The legendary Welsh singer has over two dozen dates in the U.K. and Europe this summer and is expected to announce North American dates for September
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Status Quo to Release Deluxe Editions
The British boogie kings have announced the May reissue of three classic albums in expanded deluxe editions. Lots of rare live and studio tracks!
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Elton John Cancels Concerts: ‘Deadly Infection’
A debilitating ailment has sidelined the superstar until June. A spokesperson said that the singer became ill while touring in South America.
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Paul Rodgers to Play Music of Free on U.K. Tour
The great voice behind “All Right Now” and so many other ’70s classics will hit the road in the U.K. next month on the “Free Spirit” tour.
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Pete Townshend Performs at Charity Benefit
Tho Who’s guitarist/singer was the big-name draw at a fundraising concert that took place in London. He performed two Quadrophenia tunes and a true rarity.
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Clarence Clemons Documentary in the Works
A film on the life and work of the E Street Band’s firebrand saxophonist, who passed away unexpectedly in 2011, is nearing completion.
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