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Wayne Moss, Nashville Session Musician Who Played With Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan and More, Dead at 88 Moss also founded his own independent recording studio.

He played on a huge Roy Orbison hit, one of Bob Dylan's most famous albums and Dolly Parton's signature song: ultimateclassicrock.com/wayne-moss-d...

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10 Best Prince Songs Released Since His Death Over 100 previously unheard Prince songs have been released since his 2016 death. Here's the cream of the crop.

Today marks 10 years since we lost Prince. Over 100 of his previously unheard songs have been released since then. Here are the 10 best: ultimateclassicrock.com/prince-songs...

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Thomas Dolby and a Flock of Seagulls Lead 2026 Traveling New Wave Festival "The current '80s music revival is more than just a walk down memory lane for those of us that were actually there," Dolby says.

The new wave revival is in full swing on the 2026 concert circuit:

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The Day Dolly Parton Released Her Debut Single She was just 13 years old when she recorded it.

It was 1959, and the future Rock & Roll Hall of Famer was just 13 years old: ultimateclassicrock.com/dolly-parton...

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Watch Guns N' Roses Cover a Rare Sex Pistols Song Live for the First Time Guns N' Roses covered the rare Sex Pistols song 'Black Leather' during an April 18, 2026 concert in Brazil.

Guns N' Roses have added a new song to their live repertoire: ultimateclassicrock.com/guns-n-roses...

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What Are the 'Big 4' of Weed Songs? Many of rock's biggest artists have written tunes about marijuana.

Rock music and marijuana have a long history together: ultimateclassicrock.com/big-4-weed-s...

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Scorpions Cancel Tour of India Due to 'Medical Circumstances' They were scheduled to play four shows.

It's reportedly due to "unforeseen medical circumstances affecting the band members," though exact details haven't been revealed: ultimateclassicrock.com/scorpions-in...

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Record Store Day Needs to Evolve or Go Away An October 2024 opinion piece about the future of Record Store Day.

Do we really all need to cram in there on the same day?: ultimateclassicrock.com/record-store...

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How Yes Changed After the Drama of 'Drama' We look at what the members of Yes did during a temporary break-up that began in April 1981.

It was 45 years ago today that Yes broke up...for the first time, that is: ultimateclassicrock.com/yes-break-up/

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Paul McCartney's Upcoming Album Features a Duet With Ringo Starr "Home to Us" will appear on 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane,' out this May.

It will appear on McCartney's upcoming album 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane,' out May 29: ultimateclassicrock.com/paul-mccartn...

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David Lee Roth Brings Back Rare Van Halen Gem on Opening Night of 2026 Tour He also reportedly covered Billy Joel's 'New York State of Mind.'

He also reportedly covered Billy Joel's 'New York State of Mind': ultimateclassicrock.com/david-lee-ro...

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On This Day in 1970: Three Dog Night's 'Joy to the World' Hits No. 1 It made the song's writer, Hoyt Axton and his mom, Mae Axton, the first parent/child combination to each have a No. 1 hit on the singles chart.

It made the song's writer, Hoyt Axton, and his mom, Mae Axton, the first parent/child combination to each have a No. 1 hit on the singles chart: ultimateclassicrock.com/three-dog-ni...

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Cream's best album just got better. Here's a sneak peek into all the previously unheard stuff on the way from the legendary supergroup featuring Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker: ultimateclassicrock.com/cream-wheels...

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New Frank Zappa Album Features 16 Unreleased Tracks Frank Zappa's new collection 'Zappa 66 Vol. 1' offers 17 tracks from a 1966 studio session, featuring unreleased live music and early band moments, available in multiple formats this May.

Vaulternative Records returns with a set of 1966 songs from around the time of the Mothers of Invention's debut: ultimateclassicrock.com/zappa-66-liv...

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Iron Maiden Will Skip Their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Logistically, it's not possible.

According to a new statement from the band's manager, "the fans always come first:' ultimateclassicrock.com/iron-maiden-...

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This year's Record Store Day is set for Saturday (April 18). Here's more on key exclusives from Pink Floyd, Robert Plant, Foreigner, Black Sabbath, the Rolling Stones, Motorhead and the Cars, among others: ultimateclassicrock.com/record-store...

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'We Hadn't Heard Him Sing Like That in F—ing Years' - Joe Perry Recalls Tearful Studio Sessions for Aerosmith's 'One More Time' EP The guitarist also discusses the new reissue of the band's self-titled debut album.

The guitarist also discusses the new reissue of the band's self-titled debut album:

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Foghat just extended their ongoing 2026 tour, including additional shared dates with Nazareth. Find out if they're coming to your town right here: ultimateclassicrock.com/foghat-nazar...

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A Look at 35 Essential Double Albums That Shaped the Music World Double albums are a fascinating blend of artistry and commerce, showcasing legendary acts like The Beatles and Hendrix while allowing musicians to stretch their creativity beyond single LPs.

A look at 35 essential double albums that shaped the music world. What are YOUR favorites? ultimateclassicrock.com/best-double-...

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The Doobie Brothers released 'Brotherhood' 35 years ago today. Here's where the album ranks in their endlessly varied discography:
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They traded buttons for touchscreens and now you need a software update to turn on your AC. Buckle up — we're taking a ride back to the golden era of the automobile, and asking: were the '80s actually onto something?

We're taking a ride back to the golden era of the automobile: ultimateclassicrock.com/car-features...

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25 Years Ago: Joey Ramone Dies The singer kept his deteriorating health private for several years.

The singer kept his deteriorating health private for several years: ultimateclassicrock.com/joey-ramone-...

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What to Expect From Kiss' Avatar Show: New Songs and 'Immersive Experience' "This is not the end. This is the beginning," Gene Simmons says.

"The great thing about being an icon is you can stay young forever," Paul Stanley says:

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131 Artists Not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Many have shared their thoughts on possible induction.

Hundreds of artists have been inducted into the hall over the decades. But dozens more have not:

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Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs Reveal New LP, 'Mission of Mercy' It arrives June 12.

The first single, "I Remember," is available for listening now: ultimateclassicrock.com/mike-campbel...

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Paul McCartney and @mrpeterframpton.bsky.social return with new studio projects. The Who and Eagles also take important looks back. Here's a sneak peek at May 2026's rock-related music releases: ultimateclassicrock.com/may-2026-new...

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Will Oasis and Iron Maiden Show Up for Their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductions? Both bands have criticized the Hall in the past -- but now they're inductees.

Both bands have criticized the Hall in the past, but now they're inductees: ultimateclassicrock.com/oasis-iron-m...

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Zakk Wylde Reveals the Song That Was Cut From Ozzy Osbourne's Final Show They rehearsed it, but Ozzy made a change during the performance.

They practiced it in rehearsals, but Osbourne cut it from the set mid-performance: ultimateclassicrock.com/zakk-wylde-s...

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Iron Maiden, Phil Collins and Billy Idol Lead 2026 Rock Hall of Fame Class Some very long waits have finally been rewarded this year.

BREAKING NEWS: The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced their 2026 inductees. Find out who is in and who is out here: ultimateclassicrock.com/2026-rock-ha...

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The Strokes Announce 2026 World Tour With New Album 'Reality Awaits' and Festival Stops The Strokes are hitting the road in 2026 with a world tour and new album, 'Reality Awaits.'

Shows begin a couple of weeks before the band releases its first album in six years: ultimateclassicrock.com/strokes-2026...

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