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Dave Mason Cancels Tour Due to ‘Serious Heart Condition’
The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has had quite a career as a session player, band member and solo artist
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Heart Adds to 2025 Tour Following Ann Wilson Cancer Treatment
Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson had been performing their “Royal Flush Tour,” their first in 5 years when it was abruptly stopped
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Bob Dylan and The Band in Energetic Romp on Massive Live 1974 Set
In his first tour in over 7 years, he was backed by his friends and previous touring partners, Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm, Rick Danko, Garth Hudson and Richard Manuel
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Radio Hits in September 1964: The Sun Was Rising
The countdown survey during this week on Chicago’s WLS featured some of classic rock’s most enduring songs from several British Invasion acts
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‘Queen I,’ Expanded Edition of Band’s Debut, Coming
A new track listing, alternative takes, demos and live tracks have now been added to create the most complete version of this pivotal work.
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Phil Collins ‘Both Sides’ Gets 30th Anniversary Box Set
The musician called the 1993 title his “favorite album from a songwriting and creative perspective”
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Eric Clapton Sets ‘Meanwhile’ Album With Guests Jeff Beck, Van Morrison
The 2025 title collects eight previously released singles plus six new recordings
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Fleetwood Mac Releases Live “Mirage Tour ’82” Album
Live recordings from the band’s two sold-out shows at The Forum in 1982 are featured in a 22-track collection
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Grateful Dead Issue April 1978 Concerts, ‘Friend of The Devils’
The titles include a massive 19-CD box set of eight previously unreleased concerts
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Nick Gravenites, Electric Flag Singer & Joplin Collaborator, Dies at 85
Coming from the Chicago Blues scene, he also worked with Janis Joplin and many others.
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