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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
Dead & Company 2016 Tour (Update)
The Grateful Dead spinoff band are playing stadiums and festivals this summer
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Brian Johnson Sings + AC/DC Will Carry On
Hear Brian Johnson sing again on the upcoming music album by standup comic and metal fan Jim Breuer. Plus AC/DC won’t stop at end of tour.
Read MoreSqueeze 2016 Tour Dates Announced
British pop-rock favorites Squeeze have booked a North American tour for this fall. It’ll be the first time US audiences have heard their recent studio LP. The English Beat provide support for some of them
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Sinead O’Connor Missing, Found Near Chicago
The “Nothing Compares 2 U” singer had been reported missing for 24 hours following more bizarre Facebook posts. A cry for help?
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Eric Clapton LP Arrives, Watch Animated ‘Spiral’ Video
The latest bluesy release from his new album, I Still Do, captures Slowhand’s career with a colorful, pop art treatment. LP produced by legendary Glyn Johns
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Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Anthony Kiedis Hospitalized
Extreme stomach pains sent RHCP singer Anthony Keidis to the hospital on May 14 just before they were to take the stage.
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Daryl Hall Disses Music Biz Execs, Critics, ‘Blue-Eyed Soul’
In a no-holds-barred interview with Salon.com, the classic rock icon blasts today’s record companies and talks the state of soul music.
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Sir George Martin Remembered in London
A man whose impact on popular music cannot be underestimated was given a fond farewell and loving salute this last week.
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David Bowie Was Set to Appear in New ‘Twin Peaks’
Yet another cool thing Bowie’s death robbed us of: the reprise of his ‘Twin Peaks’ role in the upcoming Showtime reboot. See who’ll be in it
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Bad Company + Joe Walsh Launch Tour
A truly double-barreled evening of classic rock kicked off the 25-date run for the two legendary acts. We’ve got videos from both acts.
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