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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
Top Selling Albums of 1971: Superstars
Recordings made by some of the biggest classic rock artists of the era dominated the list of top-selling albums in the U.S.
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Laurel Canyon is Celebrated in New Music Anthology
I See You Live On Love Street – Music From Laurel Canyon 1967-1975, a 3-CD collection includes Stephen Stills, Linda Ronstadt, and the Mamas & the Papas among its 72 songs
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“Abducted By the ’80s” Tour Stars Wang Chung, Men Without Hats, The Motels, Naked Eyes
Combined, the four acts recorded 28 Billboard Hot 100 hits including eight Top 10s
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10cc Expands 2024 Tour, With First U.S. Shows in Over 30 Years
The “Ultimate Greatest Hits” tour is led by founding member Graham Gouldman
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TV Anchor, Alisyn Camerota, Pens Memoir, ‘Combat Love’
The book chronicles her near-misses and misadventures at New York clubs like CBGB and Max’s Kansas City, coupled with the sex, drugs, and punk rock of 1980s New Jersey
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Revisiting Jeff Lynne’s 2023 Concert, His First in 4 Years
The performance, part of Joe Walsh’s VetsAid lineup, included such ELO favorites as “Don’t Bring Me Down,” “All Over the World” and “Mr. Blue Sky”
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Kansas Extends 50th Anniversary Tour With Lots of New Dates
The band’s Another Fork in the Road tour spans all 50 years of their history with hits, fan favorites, and deep cuts rarely performed live.
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Grace Slick Records Maui Benefit, 1st Co-Billed Song Since 1989
The legendary singer teamed up for “Lahaina Shine” with California singer-songwriter Michelle Mangione.
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Steve Harley, Frontman of Cockney Rebel, Dies
The singer-songwriter and guitarist led his band to a #1 U.K. hit with “Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)”
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Lou Gramm Retiring From the Stage: It Feels Like the Last Time
Foreigner has been in the news a lot in 2024. They were finally nominated for the Rock Hall and now the singer of their hits says he’s retiring from performing
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