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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
Mick Fleetwood Blues Band 2016 Dates Set
The rock legend is taking his own band on the road this fall with a set that includes early Fleetwood Mac music plus many blues classics
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AC/DC’s Cliff Williams to Bow Out of the Band
The bassist for the superstar hard rock band will play his final performances with AC/DC at the 10 final Rock or Bust tour dates coming up.
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Led Zeppelin Publisher Seeks Fees in ‘Stairway’ Case
‘Stairway to Heaven’ song publisher Warner/Chappell Music has filed to recover attorney’s fees and other costs from the plagiarism trial plaintiff
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Warren Zevon’s Son Battles Asbestos for His Dad
The 1970s Los Angeles-based “Excitable Boy” singer-songwriter died at 58 of Mesothelioma. His son is helping to raise awareness to get asbestos banned
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Cream Drummer Ginger Baker Recovering From Heart Surgery
The legend’s daughter says he’s “on the road to recovery” following surgery and a bad fall. The famed drummer has lived as hard as he played
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Ramones Play Opens in Los Angeles
Drama was inherent to the story of The Ramones, who are now the subject of a play about their time recording with legendary producer Phil Spector.
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Tedeschi Trucks Band Begin Wheels of Soul Tour
The 12-piece American roots-rock group are touring with Los Lobos and are joined by an inspirational woman running a non-partisan voter registration drive
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Steven Adler Joins Guns N’ Roses Onstage
Gn’R fans in Cincinnati got the surprise of a Not in this Lifetime when original their drummer joined them for two songs.
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Did You Get Free Concert Tix in Ticketmaster Settlement?
Ticketmaster says it has redeemed $15 million worth of “free” tickets – 3x what was required this year. Were you able to take advantage of the opportunity?
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Happy Birthday, Ringo Starr! #PeaceAndLove
The Beatles legend will be getting a little help from his big name friends to promote #peaceandlove on July 7, his 76th (!) birthday. And he needs your help
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