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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
Tim Curry, Star of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ Dies at 80
The film has been a cult classic since its inception more than 50 years ago.
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UB40 Prepare 2026 ‘Unstoppable Tour’
The legendary reggae-pop band are known for such global hits “Red Red Wine” and “(I Can’t Help) Falling in Love With You.”
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Tributes For Dolly Parton, Beloved Singer-Songwriter-Actress-Philanthropist, Dead at 80
The star released over 200 singles during her extraordinary career and holds the record for the most #1 Country singles by a female artist with 25.
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Dolly Parton Musical Coming to Broadway
Among the many songs she has written are such classics as “I Will Always Love You,” “Coat of Many Colors,” “Jolene,” “9 To 5” and “Tennessee Homesick Blues.”
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Triumph Announces 2nd Leg of First Tour in 30 Years, ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Machine Reloaded’
The reunion concerts mark the return of the power trio though Mike Levine is sitting out due to health issues.
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The Number One 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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After 64 Years, the Hollies Announce They Are Calling It Quits
The group’s many hits include “Bus Stop,” “Carrie Anne,” “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother,” “The Air That I Breathe” and “Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress).”
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The Top Selling Albums of 1979: End of an Era
Recordings made by some of the biggest classic rock artists of the era were side-by-side with popular disco releases on the year’s U.S. sales chart.
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Radio Hits in August 1967: Summer of Love
A memorable season resonated this week on New York’s WABC as a Beatles fave held the top spot followed by hits from The Doors, the Monkees and Stevie Wonder.
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The Number One Singles of 1972: Nothing But Blue Skies
Three songs stayed at the top for four weeks or more. And thus, no less than 30 singles reached #1 that year.
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