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Eric Clapton Sets 2026 Crossroads Guitar Festival

The stellar lineup for the 2-day event includes Pete Townshend, Billy Gibbons, Gary Clark Jr. and Tedeschi Trucks Band.

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

“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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Greg Elmore, Quicksilver Messenger Service Drummer, Dies

Quicksilver Messenger Service originally formed as the backup band for singer-songwriter Dino Valenti.

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Rainbow Gets ‘Temple of the King: 1975-1976’ 9-CD Box Set

The 2026 release is described as the most comprehensive collection of the opening phase of the classic hard rock band’s work to date.

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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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Lou Gramm Issues New Studio Album, ‘Released’

The iconic voice of Foreigner will also be touring to support the LP.

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Paul McCartney Sets Personal Album, ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’

The album finds him writing about his childhood in post-war Liverpool, the resilience of his parents, and early adventures shared with George Harrison and John Lennon long before the world had ever heard of Beatlemania.

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John Fogerty Sets ‘Centerfield’ Hall of Fame Edition

The announcement coincided with Major League Baseball’s 2026 Opening Day.

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Happy Birthday, Diana Ross!

Lauded as one of the greatest entertainers of all time, she has a phenomenal number of big singles and has received almost every honor imaginable.

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Herb Alpert, 91, Adds 2026 Tour Dates With Reformed Tijuana Brass Band

He continues to commemorate the 60th anniversary of his historic album Whipped Cream & Other Delights performing hits like “The Lonely Bull,” “Spanish Flea,” “Taste of Honey” and his vocal smash, “This Guy’s In Love With You.”

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