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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’ The Getaway LP Due Friday
The wait for a new RHCP album is over as the band releases their first studio album in nearly five years. They’re getting a limited run SiriusXM channel
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ZZ Top Further Expand 2016 Tour
With bassist Dusty Hill recovering from a fractured shoulder, the Little Ol’ Band From Texas has added more dates to their North American tour
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Brian May + Rick Wakeman to Play Tribute to Stephen Hawking
The Queen guitarist + Yes keyboard player will perform at a prestigious scientifc summit. Brian Eno will give the keynote address. Watch their performance of a Queen classic from 2014
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Eric Clapton Reveals Nerve Damage That Affects His Playing
‘Slowhand’ is now being slowed down by a nervous system condition that makes it sometimes painful for him to play guitar.
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Billy Crystal’s Moving, Funny Muhammad Ali Eulogy
Watch the actor-comedian gave a brilliant tribute to his “big brother” of 42 years. “Didn’t he make all of our lives a little bit better than they were?”
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David Byrne, John Mayer Join The Roots Picnic NYC
This year The Roots take their annual Picnic up to Manhattan’s Bryant Park with rockers David Byrne + John Mayer on the bill.
Read MoreFrank Zappa Albums to Feature Unreleased Music
Two upcoming titles – one of which is very timely in this election year – will feature unreleased, rare and other unique tracks from his extensive archives.
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Watch: Metallica Perform The Star-Spangled Banner
James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett have enjoyed playing the National Anthem at Bay Area sporting events. Their signed, “game-used” guitars are being auctioned for charity
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Steely Dan Announce NYC Residency
The Dan will again perform a series of special shows for their devoted New York fanbase, this time with a special guest for several of them. Details…
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Black Sabbath Extends The End Tour
Nearly five years to the day that the band announced they would be reforming, they will play their last shows ever in the U.S.
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