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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
Michael Jackson Thriller Songwriter Rod Temperton Dies
The British songwriter and musician also penned Jackson’s “Rock With You” and songs for George Benson, Donna Summer and many others
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Buckwheat Zydeco Dead at 68, RIP Stanley Dural Jr
As his persona implies, Dural Jr. was known for playing zydeco, the music popularized in Louisiana. He had been suffering from lung cancer in recent years
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Sandy Pearlman Dead, Longtime Blue Öyster Cult Producer
He also co-managed the band and helped deliver their breakthrough hit. His producer credits include The Clash; he also managed a legendary heavy metal band
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Maurice White Tributes
In what’s becoming a far too regular occurrence, musicians took to social media to pay tribute to one of their own. This time to honor the EW&F founder
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Tributes For Paul Kantner, 1941-2016
Many classic rockers have paid tribute to the late Paul Kantner, including his former Jefferson Airplane bandmates Jack Casady, Marty Balin + Jorma Kaukonen
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David Bowie to Fall to Earth on Off Broadway
David Bowie is collaborating on a musical theater version of the 1976 film he starred in, The Man Who Fell to Earth, which will include new music from him. It will premiere in New York City sometime in the next year.
Read MorePrince Dominates Album Sales Chart
The anticipated rush for Prince’s music has arrived at retail and ecommerce sites. And the artist’s albums aren’t the only classic rock releases topping the charts
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007 x 24 = Spectre
The 24th James Bond movie and Daniel Craig’s third (and possibly last) turn as 007 opens soon. “Spectre” reveals a secret from Bond’s past.
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Tarantino Stays Western with ‘The Hateful Eight’
The Old West remains the setting for Quentin Tarantino’s upcoming new movie, “The Hateful Eight.” He says it’s “the funniest snow Western ever made.” OK….
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Peanuts Movie, Guaraldi Vinyl Box Coming
It’s hard to imagine Peanuts without the music of jazz pianist Vince Guaraldi, subject of a new vinyl box set
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