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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
Rock in Rio 2017: The Who, Guns N’ Roses, Aerosmith, More
The 17th edition of the venerable festival has upped the ante for classic rock fans with a powerhouse lineup of A-Listers
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Robbie Hoddinott, of Bay Area’s Kingfish, Dies
During the mid-’70s, this guitarist provided the hot Telecaster licks for Bob Weir’s Grateful Dead spinoff band. Robbie Hoddinott has died at 62.
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Black Sabbath Confirms It’s Over
After nearly a half-century, metal’s still-reigning gods say goodbye in the city where it all began. On Mar. 7, they confirmed that it was, indeed, The End
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Sgt. Pepper Will Grow by Two Songs, UK Paper Says
If a rumor out of the UK proves true, the Beatles’ most legendary album is about to get a couple of bonus tracks on its 50th anniversary edition
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Toto Announces Summer U.S. Tour Dates
‘An Evening With Toto’ will feature repertoire for their latest studio album, ‘XIV,’ classic hits and both band and fan favorites.
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Brian May of Queen Readies New Album
The British guitar great is releasing his second collaboration with singer Kerry Ellis. It includes both original songs and some very interesting covers.
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Steve Winwood Adds to Tour Schedule
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s 2016 tour schedule was limited to some 25 dates so it’s great to see the eternally young musician booking 2017 dates
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Valerie Carter Mourned by James Taylor, Others
In his tribute to the singer, Taylor wrote: We were the lucky ones, who worked (played) with Valerie Carter over the long arc of her creative career.”
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Paul Weller Film Score For ‘Jawbone’ Coming March 10
The co-founder of the mod revival band The Jam and The Style Council has created his first film score for a British movie about a former youth boxing champ
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Emerson, Lake and Palmer Live Collection Coming to Vinyl
ELP’s Once Upon a Time in South America, from 1993 and 1997 concerts, is being released on vinyl. Have a listen and watch “Los Emerson, Lake & Palmer” perform
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