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Rocking the Charts: The Top Albums of October 1981

Though Top 40 programmers stubbornly played songs by A/C acts, the top slots on the US sales chart were dominated by rock acts

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Alex Van Halen Publishes ‘Brothers’ Memoir, His ‘Love Letter’ to Eddie

“We shared the experience of coming to this country and figuring out how to fit in. We shared a record player, an 800-square-foot house, a mom and dad, and a work ethic”

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Jimmy Webb Performs His Classic Songs: Concert Review

His masterful compositions have been recorded by Glen Campbell, the 5th Dimension, Johnny Rivers and many others.

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Herb Alpert to Reform Tijuana Brass Band For 2025 Tour

The legend is also celebrating his 50th wedding anniversary with his wife, singer Lani Hall

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10 Top Second Albums From Classic Rockers

A sophomore slump is a common classic rock jinx. Here are some where artists like Creedence and the Beatles made a big creative leap between albums 1 and 2

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Leslie West on Playing With Jimi and The Who

The Mountain man recalls his solo years and jam sessions sitting in with Hendrix and The Who, and much more

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Randy Newman is Subject of New Biography From Noted Music Author Robert Hilburn

A Few Words in Defense of Our Country: The Biography of Randy Newman is told with its subject’s full cooperation

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‘John, Yoko and Me’ Book From Lennon-Ono Insider, Elliot Mintz

A friend of the couple since the early ’70s, he has served as an unofficial spokesman for the Lennon estate

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The Number One Singles of 1967: With Love

26 songs reached the top of the U.S. pop chart that year. And in many cases, there are some wild stories behind these rock, pop and R&B hits

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Foreigner is Finally Inducted Into Rock Hall

The hit-making band was finally nominated and selected in 2024, after more than two decades of eligibility

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