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Label Exec Reflects on Gary Richrath of REO Speedwagon

The Epic Records exec shares his memories of the late guitarist and signing REO. “Gary was a shredder in the early days”

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When Phil Collins Opened His 1st U.S. Tour in 12 Years

He sat throughout most of these performances, due to hip and back surgeries, but still treated his fans to songs from his extensive catalog

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When Jeff Beck Opened His Final Tour, With Johnny Depp

The pair were supporting their new studio album, 18. Beck shared the bill for the first six shows with longtime musical friends, ZZ Top.

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A Day in the Park With Chuck Berry and Joan Jett

Music industry veteran Steve Leeds shares a story about a tour stop with Joan Jett in St. Louis and an unforgettable drive in their special guest’s Cadillac.

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2022’s Star-Studded Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in London

The benefit featured great sets from the James Gang, Pretenders, among many others, including a surprise performance from Paul McCartney.

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Stephen Stills Performs With Tom Petty’s Mudcrutch: 2016

TP’s “other” band did a brief 21-date club tour to support their album. Along the way, they were occasionally joined on stage by friends of the band.

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Bangles’ Rare Performance at 2018 Arroyo Seco Fest

It was just their 2nd concert of 2018, with none in 2017. Watch the all-female band perform their two #1 hits during their 11-song set

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When the Stray Cats Reunited After 10 Years

In 2018, Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom gave their first North American performance in 10 years. It resulted in a new album and full blown tour