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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
Greg Elmore, Quicksilver Messenger Service Drummer, Dies
Quicksilver Messenger Service originally formed as the backup band for singer-songwriter Dino Valenti.
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The Number One Singles of 1975: Each Has a Story
39 different songs reached the top of the U.S. chart this year, though programmers were airing less from rock acts. One star continued a run with 4 more.
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‘Pet Sounds’ at 60: Beach Boys’ Masterpiece Gets Sessions Highlights Set
The 1966 LP is widely regarded as one of the greatest recordings of all time, redefining what an album could be and forever altering the course of popular music.
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Rainbow Gets ‘Temple of the King: 1975-1976’ 9-CD Box Set
The 2026 release is described as the most comprehensive collection of the opening phase of the classic hard rock band’s work to date.
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Van Halen ‘5150’ Gets Expanded Edition
The band began a new chapter in 1986 with their first album featuring the lineup of Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony, and Sammy Hagar.
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Lou Gramm Issues New Studio Album, ‘Released’
The iconic voice of Foreigner will also be touring to support the LP.
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Paul McCartney Sets Personal Album, ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’
The album finds him writing about his childhood in post-war Liverpool, the resilience of his parents, and early adventures shared with George Harrison and John Lennon long before the world had ever heard of Beatlemania.
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Dash Crofts, of Seals & Crofts Soft-Rock Duo, Dies at 85
Their hits included the ’70s radio staples “Summer Breeze” and “Diamond Girl.”
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John Fogerty Sets ‘Centerfield’ Hall of Fame Edition
The announcement coincided with Major League Baseball’s 2026 Opening Day.
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Happy Birthday, Diana Ross!
Lauded as one of the greatest entertainers of all time, she has a phenomenal number of big singles and has received almost every honor imaginable.
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