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Tributes For Dolly Parton, Beloved Singer-Songwriter-Actress-Philanthropist, Dead at 80Dolly Parton Musical Coming to Br...
08/25/2026

Tributes For Dolly Parton, Beloved Singer-Songwriter-Actress-Philanthropist, Dead at 80Dolly Parton Musical Coming to BroadwayTh...

The star released over 200 singles during her extraordinary career and holds the record for the most #1 Country singles by a female artist with 25.

Among the many songs she has written are such classics as “I Will Always Love You,” “Coat of Many Colors,” “Jolene,” “Here You Come Again,” “9 To 5” and “Tennessee Homesick Blues.”

With 17 million sales, it still ranks not only as one of the best-selling debut albums in music history, but also one of the fastest-selling as well.

The album that would become Simon’s grandest statement came into view when he was gifted with a tape of South African music.

She rose to prominence by capturing some of the most memorable musicians of the 1960s in photographs that felt relaxed, intimate and full of life.

The reunion concerts mark the return of the power trio though Mike Levine is sitting out due to health issues.

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Tributes poured in for Dolly Parton, the beloved singer-songwriter-actress-philanthropist, who died at age 80 on August 25, 2026.

Covering Nick Lowe In 15 Songs—What’s So Funny ‘Bout That?Neil Diamond ‘Hot August Night’: Renowned Hits & Self-Indulgen...
08/25/2026

Covering Nick Lowe In 15 Songs—What’s So Funny ‘Bout That?Neil Diamond ‘Hot August Night’: Renowned Hits & Self-Indulgent GemsTo...

Performer, producer, songwriter and more. His songs have found their way to a wide variety of artists.

So revered was the vibe—and all those hits—that you can’t really tell the 1972 release is a live album.

People didn’t write songs like this. It may be the most introspective song in all of rock and roll history.

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Covering Nick Lowe songs has been a tactic used by everyone from Johnny Cash to Mavis Staples, Tom Petty to Elvis Costello. Here are 15.

Linda McCartney to Be Honored by USPS With Postage Stamps of Her PhotosTriumph Announces 2nd Leg of First Tour in 30 Yea...
08/24/2026

Linda McCartney to Be Honored by USPS With Postage Stamps of Her PhotosTriumph Announces 2nd Leg of First Tour in 30 Years, ‘Roc...

She rose to prominence by capturing some of the most memorable musicians of the 1960s in photographs that felt relaxed, intimate and full of life.

The reunion concerts mark the return of the power trio – Rik Emmett, Mike Levine, and Gil Moore.

Performer, producer, songwriter and more. His songs have found their way to a wide variety of artists.

People didn’t write songs like this. It may be the most introspective song in all of rock and roll history.

27 different songs reached the top on the U.S. singles chart including eight classics that were #1 for three weeks or more.

The group’s many hits include “Bus Stop,” “Carrie Anne,” “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother,” “The Air That I Breathe” and “Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress).”

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The USPS will commemorate the art and life of Linda McCartney in 2026, with a series of stamps honoring her work as a pioneering photographer and animal rights activist.

Keith Moon: Rock’s Greatest DrummerDave Edmunds Performs Backyard Concert (2016)The Beatles’ Forgotten Top 20 Hit: A ‘Sw...
08/24/2026

Keith Moon: Rock’s Greatest DrummerDave Edmunds Performs Backyard Concert (2016)The Beatles’ Forgotten Top 20 Hit: A ‘Sweet’ Sto...

We celebrate the career of the man who thought what he played with The Who was “lead drums” with some insights from those who knew/admired him, and some amazing videos.

The great singer-guitarist gave an intimate concert in Sweden and ran through a list of great covers and some of his own hits.

A top 20 hit in the U.S., yet it has received virtually no radio airplay in decades and is almost never mentioned in accounts of the band’s early days.

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We celebrate the career of the man who thought what he played with The Who was "lead drums" with some insights from those who knew/admired him, and some amazing videos.

Frank Beard, ZZ Top Drummer, Dead at 7710 1970s Classic Rock Songs You Won’t Forget (Part 2)Allman Betts Family Revival ...
08/24/2026

Frank Beard, ZZ Top Drummer, Dead at 7710 1970s Classic Rock Songs You Won’t Forget (Part 2)Allman Betts Family Revival Sets 10t...

“Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers,” said guitarist and co-founder Billy Gibbons.

Our first list included songs by Boston, Fleetwood Mac and Heart.

“Devon and Duane honor their families’ legacies, evoking the haunting spirit of the greats,” says the tour announcement.

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Frank Beard, the career-long drummer of ZZ Top, died on Aug. 17, 2026. The only member of the Texas trio who didn't sport a trademark beard, he was 77.

After 64 Years, the Hollies Announce They Are Calling It QuitsKeith Moon: Rock’s Greatest DrummerDave Edmunds Performs B...
08/23/2026

After 64 Years, the Hollies Announce They Are Calling It QuitsKeith Moon: Rock’s Greatest DrummerDave Edmunds Performs Backyard ...

The group’s many hits include “Bus Stop,” “Carrie Anne,” “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother,” “The Air That I Breathe” and “Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress).”

We celebrate the career of the man who thought what he played with The Who was “lead drums” with some insights from those who knew/admired him, and some amazing videos.

The great singer-guitarist gave an intimate concert in Sweden and ran through a list of great covers and some of his own hits.

A top 20 hit in the U.S., yet it has received virtually no radio airplay in decades and is almost never mentioned in accounts of the band’s early days.

What did Dion, the Lovin’ Spoonful, Simon & Garfunkel, the Rascals, Bob Dylan and the Blues Project have in common? They all came up in the city that never slept.

Recordings made by some of the biggest classic rock artists of the era were side-by-side with popular disco releases on the year’s U.S. sales chart.

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The Hollies, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-inducted band formed in Manchester, UK, in 1962, announced in 2026 they will retire from touring.

A Concert Album from George Harrison’s Pal, Joe Brown: Review2021’s NYC Homecoming Concert—We Made it Through the RainPa...
08/23/2026

A Concert Album from George Harrison’s Pal, Joe Brown: Review2021’s NYC Homecoming Concert—We Made it Through the RainPair of St...

This 30-song album, originally recorded in 2002, includes everything from folk to pop, blues to rock ‘n’ roll.

After sets by such stars as Santana, Journey, and Earth, Wind & Fire, the mega-concert was halted before Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon and others could perform

The singer and songwriter, born May 26, 1948, became the first woman to have been inducted twice into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

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Review: A concert album from George Harrison’s pal, Joe Brown, reveals a veteran artist whose taste is all over the place, in a good way.

A New Book Looks at New York City Rock/Pop of the ’60s: Author InterviewThe Top Selling Albums of 1979: End of an Era202...
08/22/2026

A New Book Looks at New York City Rock/Pop of the ’60s: Author InterviewThe Top Selling Albums of 1979: End of an Era2021’s NYC ...

What did Dion, the Lovin’ Spoonful, Simon & Garfunkel, the Rascals, Bob Dylan and the Blues Project have in common? They all came up in the city that never slept.

Recordings made by some of the biggest classic rock artists of the era were side-by-side with popular disco releases on the year’s U.S. sales chart.

After sets by such stars as Santana, Journey, and Earth, Wind & Fire, the mega-concert was halted before Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon and others could perform

The singer and songwriter, born May 26, 1948, became the first woman to have been inducted twice into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

The rejuventated musician returned to Madison Square Garden for the first time in 4 decades, offering hit after hit and plenty of new memories

The 80,000 fans inside the Népstadion were supplemented by an estimated 40,000 people listening outside.

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Interview with Mitchell Cohen, author of 'Wake Me, Shake Me: New York City, the '60s & the Pop-Rock Youthquake,' a 2026 book covering a vital scene.

Before They Were Stars: Rock Greats’ Early RecordsBob Seger’s ‘Face the Promise’ Album Gets ExpandedRadio Hits in August...
08/22/2026

Before They Were Stars: Rock Greats’ Early RecordsBob Seger’s ‘Face the Promise’ Album Gets ExpandedRadio Hits in August 1967: S...

Before you ever heard of them, Joe Cocker, Carole King, Bruce Springsteen and members of the Doors, Doobies and Led Zeppelin all made records. Listen up!

The LP, from 2006, was his 16th studio effort, and debuted at #4 on Billboard.

A memorable season resonated this week on New York’s WABC as a Beatles fave held the top spot followed by hits from The Doors, the Monkees and Stevie Wonder.

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Before you ever heard of them, Joe Cocker, Carole King, Bruce Springsteen and members of the Doors, Doobies and Led Zeppelin all made records. Listen up!

Frank Zappa & the Mothers’ Debut LP, ‘Freak Out!,’ Gets 60th Anniversary Expanded Box SetWoodstock: The Myth vs the Real...
08/22/2026

Frank Zappa & the Mothers’ Debut LP, ‘Freak Out!,’ Gets 60th Anniversary Expanded Box SetWoodstock: The Myth vs the RealityRadio...

The expanded edition includes several mixes and unreleased live and studio recordings from the era.

The iconic ’69 Fest has both its myth and reality – not all that different. But over time the event’s public image has strayed from the truth.

The Beach Boys, the Beatles and Bob Dylan were all climbing the charts. No less than 5 of the songs in the Top 10 were performed by the same musicians.

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Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention's debut LP, ‘Freak Out!,’ is getting a 60th anniversary expanded Super Deluxe boxed set in 2026.

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