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Strawberry Alarm Clock Releases 1st Album of All-New Material Since the ’60s
The group, of ‘Incense and Peppermints’ fame, features five members of the 1967-69 lineup.
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Radio Hits in August 1968 Were a Gas
Top 40 was rocking in 1968 this week with a WLS Chicago Top 10 dominated by many classic rock favorites, including hits by The Doors, Cream and Steppenwolf
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Radio Hits in August 1972: School’s Out
A re-release of “Layla” was joined in the Top 10 this week with one of the all-time great rebellious classic rock anthems.
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Eagles Announce First Concerts of 2027
Their run at Sphere in Las Vegas now totals 74 concerts.
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Jackson Browne Schedules 2026 Concerts, First Since Son’s Death
The singer-songwriter has earned six Top 20 singles in his career including “Doctor My Eyes” and “Running on Empty.”
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Top Radio Hits 1969: Pour a Little Sugar on It, Honey
As the decade came to a close, rock acts joined R&B artists for an amazing array of future classic rock greats, and a Broadway musical yielded 4 smash hits.
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Carly Simon to Release ‘Comes in Waves,’ First New Studio Album in Over a Decade
The 2026 album was produced alongside a close circle of family, friends, and longtime collaborators who have remained part of her creative world across decades.
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Levon Helm’s Daughter Amy on His Woodstock ‘Barn’ Studio Dispute: ‘This is a Shakedown’
The management of Levon Helm Studios, the recording studio and live music venue founded by the late drummer and vocalist with The Band, is “in turmoil.”
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Peter Gabriel Shares Next Track From 2026 Album, o\i
As with its 2023 predecessor, i/o, the classic rock legend is sharing a new track on each full moon.
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