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Holger Czukay, of Germany’s Can, Dies at 79

The bassist and co-founder of the experimental band was a pioneer of the Krautrock genre and influenced many post-punk artists

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U2 Release First Single From ‘Songs of Experience’

The album’s title has been known for years. Its release date has been a mystery almost as long. Details are slowly emerging

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Janis Joplin Road Manager, John Byrne Cooke, Dies

He was a photographer, musician and author, but in the world of rock he will be best remembered as Janis Joplin’s road manager

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Power Station Studio to Stay Open, Gets New Name

The studio where ‘Born to Run,’ ‘Bat Out of Hell’–and countless other classic albums–were recorded will reopen, and get an upgrade.

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Listen: Robert Plant New Album, Carry Fire

After weeks of teasers on his website, the former Led Zeppelin singer has made it official: his 11th solo album will be out Oct. 13.

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Bob Dylan Newport Documentarian Dies at 90

Murray Lerner, the man who filmed Dylan “going electric” at Newport in 1965, as well as other classic music festivals, has passed away.

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Music World Mourns Walter Becker

When they heard of the Steely Dan co-founder’s passing, fellow musicians took to social media to express their admiration and sadness for the guitarist, songwriter and producer

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Skip Prokop, Lighthouse Founder, Dead at 73

The drummer of the 13-piece Canadian jazz-rock fusion band had previously played the Monterey Pop Festival with his earlier band, the Paupers

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Townshend’s Classic Quadrophenia in Tanglewood

Recap of the first of 5 US performances of The Who’s 1973 rock opera with Townshend, Billy Idol, Eddie Vedder, tenor Alfie Boe and the Boston Pops Orchestra

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Donald Fagen Issues Statement on Walter Becker

“Walter Becker was my friend, my writing partner and my bandmate since we met,” said Fagen on the passing of his collaborator of 45+ years.

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