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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

2017 Grammy Performers Announced

We admit we’re biased but where are the classic rock artists in the Grammy nominations? Bowie, Dylan and Iggy are in rare company

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Tedeschi Trucks Band New Live Album, Concert Film

If you’ve never seen this amazing 12-piece band, led by Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi, their new live CD and film will show you what you’re missing.

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The Kinks’ Dave Davies at 70: New Album, Tour, & Maybe…

No slowing down for the erstwhile Kinks guitarist, who just celebrated a big birthday. A new CD with his son, a U.S. tour and who knows what else…

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Dan Hicks Compilation Marks 1st Anniversary of Death

A new 12-song collection and a biography will commemorate the life and work of one of America’s most under-appreciated singer-songwriters.

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Black Crowes Spinoff Magpie Salute Set Shows

Rich Robinson’s new band has announced shows in San Francisco, Chicago and London. They’ve already played sold-out concerts in NYC.

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Santana Announces New Tour Dates

The classic rock giants have added new tour dates for 2017, several with the Doobie Brothers. Carlos and Co. will play in the U.S., Australia and Japan.

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Aretha Franklin To Be Honored With Tribute Concert

This 14th annual “Music Of” benefit concert at Carnegie Hall will feature 20 artists including Ann Wilson, Kenny Loggins, Todd Rundgren and Melissa Etheridge

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The Who to Tour North America, South America

The band’s longtime manager casually mentioned that they’ll be returning in August and then touring South America for the first time

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The Doors’ Robby Krieger Covers CD Features Rock Pals

The Doors’ guitarist enlisted John Wetton, Jackson Browne, Rod Argent, Tommy Shaw and more on some intriguing covers on In Sessions

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Tom Petty MusiCares Bash Gets More Star Power

An array of classic rockers, including Jeff Lynne, Don Henley, Stevie Nicks and Jackson Browne, will help salute Petty during Grammy week in L.A.

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