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Roy Orbison Career-Spanning Collection

The set spans 4 decades, from his start at Sun Records in the mid-1950s through his big comeback in the late ’80s, including the Traveling Wilburys

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‘Stairway to Heaven’: Like You’ve Never Heard It

Lucas Brar is a singer-songwriter from Stockholm with a masters degree. In his creative video, a new acquaintance misinterprets what kind of music he plays

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Earliest Live Doors Recording to Be Released

Tapes from a May 1966 concert by the house band at a Sunset Strip bar feature blues covers and early versions of Doors originals. They were not even known to exist until recently

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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Vinyl Box Sets Due

The band’s entire studio album output is being released on twin box sets in an arrangement with his two longtime labels. Yeah, it’s time to get a turntable

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When Elton John Surprised at ‘Lion King’ Anniversary Show

The stats for the long-running musical smash are staggering. For the 20th anniversary of its Broadway run, the audience was treated to a special guest performance

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Songwriters Hall of Fame Nominees Announced

Jeff Lynne, Sly Stone, Cat Stevens and Bryan Adams are among the classic rockers nominated for the prestigious songwriting award.

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Exclusive: Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott Meets Ian Hunter on Speakeasy

The second season of public TV’s Speakeasy has begun and we have an exclusive sneak peak featuring two classic rock icons in conversation.

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Rock Hall 2017 Nominees Express Their Gratitude

Steve Perry, Jeff Lynne, Rod Argent and other artists who have passed Step 2 of the Rock Hall’s induction process took to social media to acknowledge the honor

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Haunting New David Bowie Song ‘Killing a Little Time’

A third song joins 2 previously unheard tunes, which premiered recently on the BBC. All are on the cast album for Bowie’s Lazarus stage show

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ELO, Journey, Yes, Cars Among Rock Hall 2017 Nominees

Some of the biggest names in classic rock have passed the next test for a coveted spot as inductees into the Rock Hall, announced Tuesday morning

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