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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
AC/DC Debuts With Axl Rose in Lisbon
How was Axl Rose’s first show as the lead singer of AC/DC? Listen to and look at some highlights and decide for yourself.
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Radiohead Return with 2 Songs; LP Coming Sunday
The band had sparked a media and internet sensation in recent days that set up the imminent release of a new album. Marketing geniuses
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Rolling Stones Ask Donald Trump to Stop Using Their Songs
Political candidates like to use music to excite crowds at their rallies. But if artists ask them to stop playing theirs, they don’t have to comply. The Stones are one of many that have asked Trump to stop using theirs
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The Who to Play Summer Festivals (Update)
The Who have – uncharacteristically for them – quietly added a batch of dates. Check out the incredible video of Pete Townshend from their recent Denver gig
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Axl Rose Debuts With AC/DC This Weekend
Saturday night in Lisbon, Portugal, Axl Rose will perform for the first time as AC/DC’s singer. He hopes he can do Brian Johnson’s legacy justice.
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Pink Floyd Catalog Getting Vinyl Reissue Overhaul
Vinyl fans are rejoicing as Pink Floyd Records will reissue the band’s entire catalog for the first time in over two decades
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New Rock Hall Members Chicago Get Unique Reissues
Several labels continue to roll out the band’s reissues, with demand growing now that they’ve joined the select club. Check out releases on vinyl and quadrophonic!
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Dan Aykroyd Pitching Animated Blues Brothers TV Series
The former ‘SNL’ star and actor is working with John Belush’s widow and the ‘Bob’s Burgers’ animators to create a prime time cartoon.
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Prince Vinyl Reissues Coming from Warner Bros.
Nine of Prince’s albums released by his longtime label between 1983 and 1994 are being reissued on vinyl throughout the year
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Legendary Van Morrison ‘It’s Too Late to Stop Now’ Gets Expanded
Previously unreleased performances including early hits + choice covers from the singer-songwriter’s 1973 concerts are being issued in a variety of formats
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