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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
Red Hot Chili Peppers 2017 Tour (Update)
The band will follow their recent European tour with a string of U.S. arena dates in support of their new album, The Getaway. Click for dates and tickets.
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Songwriter John D. Loudermilk Dies at 82
He wrote such hits as “Indian Reservation” (a #1 pop hit for Paul Revere and the Raiders), “Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye” (a #6 hit for the Casinos in 1967) and “Tobacco Road”
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Ringo Starr Tune for International Day of Peace
The much beloved drummer has partnered with the United Nations to release “Now The Time Has Come,” an anthem commemorating International Day of Peace
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Global Citizen Festival on MSNBC: Metallica, Vedder, More
Tickets to the fifth annual event in NYC’s Central Park were given to fans who took action on the world’s biggest challenges. Cat Stevens, Chris Martin and Rihanna are also performing
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Crowded House Catalog Getting Deluxe Reissues
The Australian rockers celebrate their 30th anniversary with reissues of their studio albums on CD and vinyl, plus 2 concerts at the Sydney Opera House
Read MoreBeck Catalog to Be Reissued on Vinyl
The first three to be released on October 28 are the Grammy Award-winning Odelay, Sea Change and Guero. Vinyl continues to rule
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Two Classic ’60s Concert Films Coming to Blu-ray
The T.A.M.I. Show and The Big T.N.T. Show, are being released with bonus features. Artists include the Stones, Beach Boys and James Brown
Read MoreStyx, Don Felder to Play Las Vegas Residency
The frequent touring companions have announced a limited engagement at the Venetian Theatre. Click here for ticket details
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Farm Aid 2016 Attracts 20,000
Nelson, Mellencamp, Young and Matthews performed once again and were joined by a new generation of music greats for the all-day event
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Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong to Star in New Film
The singer makes his debut as a lead actor in a film called Ordinary World, opening October 14. The band’s new studio LP, Revolution Radio, arrives October 7
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