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The Rolling Stones 1969 US Tour is Subject of New Book, ‘Is Everybody Ready for the Next Band?’
The title is based on previously unpublished first-hand accounts of those who attended the band’s first American tour in three years.
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Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson Expand Their 2026 Celebration of Rush and Neil Peart Into 2027
Four months after the pair announced their return to the stage, they’ve added many more shows around the world.
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Radio Hits in February 1967: B-Sides Rule
On the American Top 40 this week: plenty of favorites from Britain shared the charts with classics from the good old U.S. of A.
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New Book Profiles Soul Music Greats of the ’60s-’80s
“The vitality of the voices and the vivid memories reconnected me with feelings and emotions that had been long stored in my mental attic,” said the author.
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Bruce Springsteen Sets 2026 ‘Land of Hopes and Dreams’ Tour With E Street Band
The 20-date run includes 19 arena shows and one stadium concert in the nation’s capital.
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Radio Hits in February 1976: You Made a Fool of Me
Eagles, Aerosmith and ELO each scored one of their many career hits. Eric Carmen and Paul Simon had the biggest solo singles of their careers.
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Santana, Doobie Brothers Set 2026 ‘Oneness’ Tour
The classic rock legends have several dozen dates together this summer.
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New Book, ‘Screen Gems,’ Focuses on Rock & Pop Documentaries
Among the artists featured are the Rolling Stones, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, the Grateful Dead, the Doors, Jimi Hendrix, the Beatles, David Bowie and many more.
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Radio Hits in February 1977: The Sound of Thunder
Songs by some of the biggest names in rock including Eagles and Steve Miller topped the chart. Fleetwood Mac released Rumours, making them superstars.
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