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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
Radio Hits in January 1969: Over and Over
We’ve got some fun facts and great videos of hits from The Doors, Dusty Springfield, BJ Thomas, Tommy James and the Shondells, and more
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The Number One Singles of 1965: The British Are Coming
The British Invasion was in full swing with a dozen songs at the top of the U.S. chart, including 5 from The Beatles. It’s quite a list
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Mary Weiss, Lead Singer of Girl Group Greats the Shangri-Las, Dies at 75
Along with the late Ronnie Spector, Weiss was the voice and face of the ’60s girl groups.
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The Number One Albums of 1980: Brick by Brick
Just 10 albums – including two film soundtracks and releases by several classic rock favorites – topped the U.S. sales charts. We tell their stories
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Dire Straits Gets Live 1978-1992 Box Set
The collection, on 8-CDs or 12-LPs, offers many previously unreleased concert performances
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Jazz Fest 2024 Sets Star-Studded Lineup
The organizers of the popular festival have booked another broad-ranging list of artists
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Top Albums of January 1977: Faster Than a Speeding Bullet
Nine months after its release, Bob Seger’s 2-LP live set finally enjoyed national acclaim thanks to the success of his band’s breakthrough studio album
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Elton John Joins Short List of EGOT Winners
The list of EGOT career winners is just 19 individuals who have earned a competitive Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony award
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Radio Hits of 1968: It’s a Gas, Gas, Gas
What a year! With all-time classics among the year’s best with songs by the Rascals, Steppenwolf, Grass Roots, the Doors, the Beatles, the Stones, and more
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Top Albums in January 1981
This week at the top of Record World’s sales chart: REO Speedwagon, Queen, Eagles, and John Lennon were among the top-sellers
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