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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
The Creation, Lost UK ’60s Band, Gets Compiled
They never found the popularity of The Who or Small Faces, but the Creation was a great British Mod band. Now, finally, their output is being compiled.
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Black Crowes Spinoff Magpie Salute New Video
A new band featuring guitarists Rich Robinson and Marc Ford will play its first show in the new year. “I wanted to try something different,” Rich says.
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David Byrne: Still No Talking Heads Reunion
Will 2017 be the year that Talking Heads finally put aside their creative differences and reunite? Not happening, according to leader David Byrne.
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Paul Shaffer & Late Show Band Releasing Album
The band that made music for David Letterman’s shows has their first new album in more than two decades. Watch the animated video with guest Bill Murray
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Rhino ‘Start Your Ear Off Right’ Vinyl Campaign Returns
The catalog label is reprising its post-holiday program with limited edition releases from The Cars, Yes, Foreigner, the Fast Times at Ridgemont High soundtrack, and more
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Paul McCartney Makes a Cameo at Killers NYE Gig
You’re invited to a billionaire’s private party in the West Indies for New Year’s Eve. You’re watching the Killers play. Then a Beatle walks onto the stage.
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Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt Plan 2-Month Tour
Two of the most highly respected singer-songwriters in America today are heading out on the road for a two-month acoustic tour. We have the dates!
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Aerosmith Pinball Machines on the Way
If you’re a pinball wizard, or dream on about being one, then walk this way to the nearest arcade because Aerosmith pinball machines are coming soon
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Iggy + The Stooges Doc Soundtrack Coming
The soundtrack from Jim Jarmusch’s doc on Iggy Pop and the Stooges, ‘Gimme Danger,’ will be out later this month. The film will soon be available on demand.
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Lennon, Jimi, Dylan, Bono & More at D.C. Exhibit
An exhibit at the Newseum in Washington, D.C., will spotlight the connection between rock and politics, from Dylan to Lennon to Green Day
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