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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
Alan Arkin Tributes Come From His Co-Stars
The Hollywood community paid tribute, noting his range as both a serious and comedic actor. He won an Oscar for Little Miss Sunshine
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Charlie Watts Jazz Anthology Arrives
‘Anthology’ draws from his substantial catalog of recordings in various configurations, including quartet, quintet, tentet, and orchestra
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Happy 80th Birthday, Garland Jeffreys!
The musician got his start in the folk clubs of NYC’s Greenwich Village in the 1960s. He recorded many solo albums, often with contributions from well known friends
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The #1 Singles of 1969
27 different songs reached the top on the U.S. singles chart including eight classics that were #1 for three weeks or more
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Paul McCartney Wows Glastonbury 2023 Festival Without Performing
The star was seen enjoying sets by Pretenders and Elton John at the giant festival and even shared a private moment with a fan
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Radio Hits in June 1968 Were Jumpin’
As summer began, future classic rock hits were being played alongside a wild assortment of soul, country and instrumental favorites
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Eric Clapton Releases Expanded Edition of Legendary Royal Albert Hall Residency: ‘The Definitive 24 Nights’
Clapton’s record-setting 1990 and 1991 concerts at the London venue have been restored and upgraded for release in a variety of editions
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Paul McCartney Addresses ‘Confusion and Speculation’ on ‘Forthcoming Beatles Project’
The unnamed recording, thought to be based on a rough demo called “Now and Then” that John Lennon made in 1978, uses artificial intelligence to isolate Lennon’s vocal
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Kris Kristofferson, Now 87, Is Retired
His career accomplishments are legendary: writing “Me and Bobby McGee,” a #1 hit for Janis Joplin; a Rhodes Scholarship, and a Golden Globe for Best Actor
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New Book Includes Backstage Chats With Townshend, Tina, Fogerty & Many More
The book features interviews with Jerry Lee Lewis, Lou Reed, Neil Young, Peter Gabriel, Warren Zevon, Ray Davies, Ginger Baker & others.
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