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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
Humble Pie ‘A&M 1970-1975’ Box Set Arrives
The 8-CD set contains newly remastered versions of 7 classic albums, with a bonus disc of 14 rarities, including 5 prev. unreleased tracks
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Lindsey Buckingham Mourns His ‘Sister,’ Christine McVie
The longtime bandmates had collaborated on a 2017 duo album, Buckingham McVie, and a well-received tour. He called her his “musical comrade”
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Christine McVie Mourned By Fellow Female Music Stars
Her peers called her a “gem,” a “beautiful songwriter,” and “an understated genius.” One described McVie as “an amazing human being”
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Stevie Nicks, Mick Fleetwood Pay Tribute to Christine McVie
Her long-time bandmates shared their sorrow. “She was my best friend in the whole world since the first day of 1975”
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Irene Cara, Singer of ‘Flashdance’ and ‘Fame,’ Dies at 63
She came to prominence in 1980 when she starred in the film, Fame. Three years later, she wrote and sang the title song for “Flashdance”
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New Film Reveals 1969 Toronto Music Festival With John Lennon
1969’s Toronto Rock and Roll Revival featured such legends as Chuck Berry, Little Richard and Jerry Lee Lewis. Lennon’s appearance saved the promoter
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AC/DC at 50 Book Celebrates an Extraordinary History
The book examines the Australian rockers’ career arc through the lens of 50 milestone events, with photos, posters, advertisements and more
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Wilko Johnson, Grimacing Dr. Feelgood Guitarist, Dies
The strutting, grimacing, six-string rhythm guitarist in the ’70s pub rock band had been diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2013
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Sun Records Book Arrives From Author Peter Guralnick
The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll: The Illustrated Story of Sun Records and the 70 Recordings That Changed the World was written with Colin Escott
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Ringo Starr Shares 3rd Clip From All-Starr Band ‘Live at the Greek Theatre 2019’
That year’s lineup featured Steve Lukather, Colin Hay, and Gregg Rolie, among others. Joe Walsh and Edgar Winter were among the evening’s guests
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