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Metallica Announces Massive 2018-19 U.S. Tour

The North American leg of the band’s WorldWired Tour of 2018-19 will begin in Wisconsin in September and continue into March of next year.

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Don McLean to Release New Album + Sets Tour

The man who gave us “American Pie” is back with his 19th album, inspired by “the beautiful gardens of Sydney, Australia.” New tour dates too!

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George Thorogood & the Destroyers Set Tour

On his first-ever solo album, the master guitarist and vocalist returns to hi blues roots. He and his band will be on the road this spring

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Crystals ‘Uptown’ Singer Barbara Alston Dies at 74

The first lead singer of one of Phil Spector’s flagship girl groups has passed at 74. She sang on the hit “Uptown,” among others.

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Dixie Dregs Original Lineup Sets Tour Dates

The tour marks the first time in 40 years the original band—Steve Morse, Andy West, Allen Sloan, Steve Davidowski and Rod Morgenstein—will share the stage.

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Watch: Schon, Elliott Plug Journey/Def Leppard Tour

The North American tour will feature complete sets and all-new production from both bands, with plenty of other big stars joining them

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Radiohead Announces Summer U.S. Tour Dates

The band is extending its current tour in support of the 2016 album release ‘A Moon Shaped Pool.’ They’ll hit 10 U.S. and Canadian cities this summer.

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The Zombies Announce New Bassist, Dates

Following the January passing of Jim Rodford, the group has found a “fine musician and huge Zombies fan” in time for their US tour. Many new dates, too

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Randy Bachman Sets George Harrison Tribute: Hear

The Guess Who and Bachman Turner Overdrive guitarist/singer/songwriter honors one of his major influences on a new collection.

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Steve Miller Band ‘Complete Albums’ Box Set Due

A half-century after they released their debut album, the classic rock giants are reissuing all of their albums on high-quality vinyl and HD.

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