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Chicago, Styx Set 2026 Co-Headlining ‘The Windy Cities’ Tour
Two of music’s biggest bands have announced a summer run.
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CBGB is Celebrated With Box Set: ‘New York City Soundtrack 1975-1986’
The lower east side club became Ground Zero for the growth of the city’s punk rock scene in the ’70s.
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The Beatles Get 1967-1970 3-CD Covers Set
With a Little Help From My Friends spans 75 tracks recorded by such acts as Ike & Tina Turner, Billy Preston, Harry Nilsson, Jose Feliciano, Wilson Pickett and Richie Havens.
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Elliott Landy Issues ‘The Band Photographs: 1968-1969’ Two-Volume Book
The celebrated photographer took over 10,000 images of them while they all lived in Woodstock, NY, with many never before seen.
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Reggae Pioneer Jimmy Cliff, of ‘The Harder They Come’ Fame, Dies
HIs recordings of “The Harder They Come” and “Many Rivers to Cross” are cornerstones of the genre.
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Andrew Gold Celebrated With Box Set, ‘Lonely Boy – The Asylum Years Anthology’
The Los Angeles-based musician established a reputation as an arranger and key member of Linda Ronstadt’s band before breaking out as a solo artist.
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Ritchie Blackmore Reveals Health Reason For Tour Postponement
The legendary guitarist had performed just two Blackmore’s Night concerts with his wife, Candice Night, before it was postponed due to medical reasons.
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Radio Hits in November 1968: Fantasy Will Set You Free
An amazing week for some all-time greats on the Top 40 including songs by Steppenwolf, Stevie Wonder and CCR. And we answer the question: Who was Derek?
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The Number One Singles of 1981
Top 40 radio wasn’t rocking too hard, as programmers were favoring lighter sounds that were also succeeding on rival Adult/Contemporary stations.
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Neil Young Sets 2026 Tour With the Chrome Hearts
It’s a summer run of their “Love Earth” world tour.
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