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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
Original ‘Star Wars’ Film Coming to IMAX for 50th Anniversary
The movie, made for an estimated $11 million, had its theatrical debut on May 25, 1977. With several previous re-releases, it has earned an estimated $775.4 million at the worldwide box-office.
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Nashville International Airport to be Renamed After Dolly Parton
The news arrived 17 days after the beloved singer-songwriter-actress-philanthropist died at age 80.
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Best Weekly Singles Charts of All-Time: September 1973 Edition
Five all-time classic rock hits were in the Top 10 this week in 1973 on Boston’s Top 40 station WRKO. Could it get any better than this?
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Squeeze’s Busy Year Continues With New Album, Tour
Trixies was written by the teenage Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook at the start of their songwriting partnership.
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‘Just a Shot Away,’ Book on Martin Scorsese’s Life in Film, Coming
The title drawing on previously unseen sources, original research, and new interviews to reveal the origins, genius, and influence of his life and work.
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The Number One Singles of 1973: Each One Has a Story
A great year for chart-topping singles included some of the era’s biggest stars as well as some forgotten classics.
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Stevie Wonder Sets ‘Songs in the Key of Life’ 50th Anniversary Tour
The 1976 title earned the legendary 76 year-old singer, songwriter, musician and producer the third of his three GRAMMY® Awards for Album of the Year.
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‘Eagles and Hotel California’ in New Book Celebrating 50 Years
The title “offers a definitive visual and narrative exploration of the record that captured the shift from ’60s idealism to ’70s disillusion.”
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Radio Hits in September 1972
This week on Los Angeles’ Top 40 KHJ included some all-time classic rock greats including hits by the O’Jays, Raspberries, Moody Blues and Three Dog Night.
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Black Oak Arkansas Get 1971-1973 Collection
The 5-CD set is the first volume in a series of complete recordings of the popular southern rock band and their inimitable frontman Jim Dandy.
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