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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
John Sinclair—Activist, Writer, Manager of MC5, Subject of Lennon Song—Dead at 82
The counterculture hero was the subject of a song written and recorded by John Lennon
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Foreigner Adds Dates to 2024 Farewell Tour
Foreigner continues its farewell with a co-headlining tour with Styx that also includes special guest John Waite, followed by shows with Loverboy and Lita Ford
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Eric Clapton Expands 2024 Tour
Slowhand has announced more dates in which he’ll celebrate his 61st year as a professional musician
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Deep Purple Releases ‘Machine Head’ Super Deluxe Edition
The 1972 album, which unleashed one of rock’s most notable guitar riffs, has gotten new mixes and previously unreleased live recordings
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Pete Townshend Performs With the Broadway Cast of The Who’s ‘Tommy’ Musical
The original 1993 production, based on Townshend’s 1969 rock opera, was nominated for 10 Tony Awards, winning five
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The Stray Cats Announce 2024 Tour, Their First in 5 Years
Brian Setzer (guitar, vocals), Lee Rocker (upright bass, vocals) and Slim Jim Phantom (drums, vocals) have announced a summer tour
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Happy 80th Birthday, Diana Ross!
Lauded as one of the greatest entertainers of all time, Diana Ross has a phenomenal number of big singles and has received almost every honor imaginable
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New Blues Brothers Book: ‘Making of an American Film Classic’
Judy Belushi says author Daniel de Visé has done “a remarkable job of pulling together a credible telling of a complicated story”
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Laurel Canyon is Celebrated in New Music Anthology
I See You Live On Love Street – Music From Laurel Canyon 1967-1975, a 3-CD collection includes Stephen Stills, Linda Ronstadt, and the Mamas & the Papas among its 72 songs
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“Abducted By the ’80s” Tour Stars Wang Chung, Men Without Hats, The Motels, Naked Eyes
Combined, the four acts recorded 28 Billboard Hot 100 hits including eight Top 10s
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