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Patti Smith has written another memoir.The rocker shared a photo on Instagram Wednesday of her with her parents, writing, “This is with my mother and father who inspired much of my next…

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Van Morrison is turning 80 in August and he’s going to celebrate on the stage.The “Brown Eyed Girl” singer announced that on his birthday, Aug. 31, he’ll headline a concert…

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On This Day, April 9, 1984…R.E.M. released their second studio album, Reckoning, which like their 1983 debut, Murmur, was produced by Mitch Easter and Don Dixon.The album, which was first…

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Metallica has announced the return of their takeover events for the upcoming U.S. leg of the band's ongoing M72 world tour.Takeover events consist of Metallica-themed happenings that pop up around…

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Recordings by Elton John, Chicago and Steve Miller Band have been chosen by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Recording Registry.In total 25 recordings have been chosen…

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Talking Heads frontman David Byrne is bringing back his Amazing Humans Doing Amazing Things variety show for a second year.The one-night-only event will be held May 29 at New York’s…

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Cheryl Renner of New Athens, IL joined the Real Rock Army today

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Billy Corgan plans to keep making artistic statements even beyond the grave.In an interview with The Guardian, the Smashing Pumpkins frontman was asked what song he'd pick to be played at…

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Fender has announced a new set of guitars paying tribute to legendary Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell.The company is introducing two new Campbell-inspired guitars as part of their…

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Director Sam Mendes has shared some of his thoughts about why he’s decided to make four films about The Beatles.Mendes penned an article for The Times about his BBC2 World War II…

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A tour van used by the Melvins and decorated with original artwork by Kurt Cobain is going on display to the public for the first time.In connection with Record Store…

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Aerosmith announced their retirement from touring back in August due to frontman Steven Tyler’s vocal issues, but one of their producers isn’t writing them off just yet.In an interview with…

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Jackson Browne is coming to New York in August.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer just announced a four-night residency at Manhattan's Beacon Theatre, scheduled for Aug. 12, Aug. 13, Aug. 15 and Aug. 16.A…

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Metallica has announced a new film called Metallica Saved My Life, dedicated to the band's legions of fans.The doc "explores our world through the lives of fans who have supported each…

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Def Leppard fans have chosen their favorite song.To coincide with March Madness, the band launched the On Through The Music Bracket Challenge, where 64 of their tracks went head-to-head in…

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The Eagles have added even more shows to their Las Vegas residency at the Sphere.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have added eight new shows in October and November,…

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On This Day, April 8, 1975…Aerosmith released their breakthrough album, Toys in the Attic, which featured future Aerosmith classics “Walk This Way," “Sweet Emotion” and the album’s title track.The album…

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Sting previously announced the release of a new live album, STING 3.0 Live, as a limited-edition deluxe vinyl for Record Store Day on Saturday. Well, now folks who can't make it to their local indie store…

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Tom Whalen of Florissant, MO joined the Real Rock Army today

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John Lennon’s half sister Julia Baird has some opinions about the casting of Sam Mendes’ upcoming films about The Beatles.Although the band originated in Liverpool, none of the actors cast in the film — including Babygirl…

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