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Want to stay up to date with the latest in rock music? Our Breaking News column brings you all you need and want to know about what’s happening.

McCartney Considered Leaving Music After Beatles Split

Depression and drinking plagued Paul McCartney in the aftermath to the breakup of The Beatles, and he pondered ending his music career.

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Allman Brothers Band Albums Getting Vinyl Reissues

9 essential albums spanning 1969-79, have been remastered from the original analog tapes for reissue on audiophile quality 180-gram vinyl. Collectors will want the “peach crate”…

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Former Megadeth Drummer Nick Menza Dead at 51 (Updated)

The Los Angeles-based musician who played with the speed metal band from 1989 to ’98 collapsed during a gig on Saturday night (5/21).

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Elton John Hints at Retiring From Road

A somewhat offhand remark during a recent BBC interview reveals that the classic rock legend is looking to slow things down in order to spend more time with his family

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Madonna’s BBMA Prince Tribute Gets Mixed Response

The salute to Prince by Madonna on the Billboard Music Awards elicited strong feelings both pro and con.

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Paul Simon Adds to 2016 Tour, Releases New Song

With his new Stranger To Stranger studio album coming in June, the legend continues to fill up his 2016 calendar and release new songs

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Aerosmith Respond to Steven Tyler Rumors

The band has refuted a recent story with a quote from guitarist Brad Whitford that the band would “absolutely” consider touring with a different singer. Joe Perry says it’s “completely untrue.”

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U2 + EODM Paris Performances Hit DVD

The stirring U2 show not long after the Paris terrorist attacks with The Eagles of Death Metal and Patti Smith is coming in two sets.

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Tom Petty + Company’s Mudcrutch 2 Released

The band’s second album is out and it delivers. We’ve got 3 of the tracks – including the “Trailer” mystery – plus complete tour information from TP’s first band

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Foghat Announce ‘Under The Influence’ Album

The rock band are releasing their 1st studio album in 6 years including a great updated version of their biggest hit, “Slow Ride,” with some surprise guests

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