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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
Chuck Mangione, Jazz Musician & ‘Feels So Good’ Hitmaker, Dies
Both the album and the title cut reached the top 5 of their respective charts in 1977-78.
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Michael Ochs, Music Photo Archivist, Dies at 82
His collection was said to number some three million images before he sold it to Getty Images in 2007.
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Radio Hits in 1982: Top 40 Was Still Rockin’
Songs by Fleetwood Mac (group and solo) and Rod Stewart were among the biggest Top 40 hits as were certain smashes by the Alan Parsons Project and Survivor.
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Bob Dylan Center Sets First Traveling Exhibit, at NYU
“How Many Roads: Bob Dylan and his Changing Times, 1961–1964” traces key moments from his early career and follows his rapid rise from an unknown performer to one of the most influential songwriters of his generation.
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Golden Earring Co-Founder George Kooymans Dies Following ALS Diagnosis
The Dutch rock group disbanded when he was first diagnosed with ALS but are returning for “One Last Night.”
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Radio Hits in July 1966: A ‘Wild’ Survey
A great week with some wild stories about some of the biggest songs on the radio including hits by the Troggs, Mamas & the Papas and the Lovin’ Spoonful.
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Rockers Offer Tributes to Their ‘Dear Friend,’ Ozzy Osbourne
“He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods – a true legend. He was also one of the funniest people I’ve ever met.”
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Ozzy Osbourne Dead at 76, Weeks After Final Performance
He had reunited with Black Sabbath on July 5 for their “Back to the Beginning” reunion concert.
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Talking Heads Share 3rd Track From ‘… Buildings and Food’ Super Deluxe Edition
Their 1978 groundbreaking second album includes “Take Me To the River,” on which producer Brian Eno suggested a slower tempo than the Al Green original.
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Vince Calandra, Who Stood-in For Harrison on Beatles’ ‘Sullivan’ Rehearsal, Dies
The former “cue card guy” filled in when the so-called “quiet Beatle” remained at the Plaza Hotel convalescing when John, Paul and Ringo were at the TV studio.
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