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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
‘Definitive’ Elvis Presley Box Set Coming
RCA/Legacy is commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the King’s first release for the label with a 60-CD box set
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Michael Jackson ‘Off The Wall’ Reissue & New Spike Lee Doc
A new documentary premiering this month at Sundance about Michael Jackson’s early career will be bundled with a reissue of his breakthrough solo album.
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Beyonce Rumored to Join Coldplay on Super Bowl 50
British rockers Coldplay are the surprising choice to headline the halftime show of Super Bowl 50. We’ve got their new vid and tour info, too
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New Carole King Doc to Air on PBS
The award-winning American Masters series premieres the ‘Natural Woman’ documentary in February to coincide with the 45th anniversary of King’s Tapestry LP
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Phil Collins Solo Reissues Continue, Mum on Tour
Rhino has scheduled the next two releases in the Phil Collins solo reissues campaign, “Take a Look at Me Now,” with remastered editions + plenty of unreleased material
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Billy Joel, Jimmy Fallon Sing ‘Beast of Burden’
The Tonight Show host joined Billy Joel on a Stones cover; the Piano Man closed with one of his signature songs. Plus news about his SiriusXM Channel
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David Bowie ‘Lazarus’ Video is Creepy; Album Friday
There’s a new Bowie single out from his upcoming studio album, ★ (Blackstar).
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AC/DC, U2, Foos Among 2015’s Biggest Tours
Classic rockers continue to dominate the concert business with ten acts among the Top 20 of 2015’s biggest tours
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Rock Vets Mentor Acts in New TV Series ‘Breaking Band’
Anew reality musical series, Breaking Band, is giving talented emerging musicians a chance for their big break, starting Sunday, January 24th at 9:30 pm ET on AXS TV (pronounced “access”). While Walter White won’t be making any appearances, this season’s mentors do
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Steely Dan’s Donald Fagen Faces Assault Charges
The singer and songwriter was arrested for striking his wife, Libby Titus, at their New York City apartment
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