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Van Halen ‘5150’ Gets Expanded Edition

The band began a new chapter in 1986 with their first album featuring the lineup of Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony, and Sammy Hagar.

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Bruce Johnston Leaves Beach Boys After Six-Plus Decades

“It’s time for part three of my lengthy musical career,” he said. “I can write songs forever.”

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Bruce Hornsby’s 2026 Gets Busier: New Album, Expanded Tour

He’ll be touring alongside his longtime six-piece band, The Noisemakers.

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Burton Cummings, Randy Bachman Announce 2026 US Tour as the Guess Who

The pair will be touring as the band name for the first time in 23 years after finally reaching an agreement to reacquire the rights to the name.

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Photographer Henry Diltz Sets ‘Behind the Lens’ 2026 Tour

The legend has shot over 250 album covers and was the official photographer at the 1969 Woodstock festival.

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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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Tedeschi Trucks Band Shares Next Track From New Album, ‘Future Soul’

A busy year ahead for the band, including their sixth studio album and an extensive tour.

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John Hammond, Blues Singer-Guitarist, Dies at 83

His 1965 album ‘So Many Roads’ featured accompaniment by guitarist Mike Bloomfield as well as three members of Ronnie Hawkins’ group who would soon emerge as members of The Band.

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A Rare 1974 Interview with Freddie Mercury (+ Deluxe ‘Queen II’ Set Coming)

“We do rock ’n’ roll, and our presentation is just a way of putting across the music. We view albums and concerts as two spheres of work. There’s a different level in the studio as compared to when you’re on stage. But when we’re before an audience, we let loose.”—Mercury

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