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In The News




Ozzy Osbourne says farewell to live performance with a hometown show for 40,000 fans

King Crimson return to studio for first album in more than 20 years

New David Bowie Box Set Collects His Final Years

Alice Cooper To Be Inducted Into Radio Hall Of Fame

Why John Fogerty Still Isn't Satisfied With CCR's "Fortunate Son"

Iron Maiden bestowed with 50th anniversary coin by Royal Mint

ABBA's "Dancing Queen" Reaches 1 Billion Views On YouTube

Rod Stewart admits split from Rachel Hunter tore him 'to shreds'

Bret Michaels to Change 'Insane' Tour Schedule After Health Scare

Ringo Starr still thinks he's 24 when he looks in the mirror



Our Featured Interview

The first of their three Billboard Top 40 hits,
"I Want Candy", entered the chart this week
in 1965. To learn more about this songwriting
trio, be sure to read Gary James's interview with
Richard Gottehrer of The Strangeloves.





This Week's Best Selling Singles


The Best Selling Singles from 1956 to 1985
 
In America 
and
  In Great Britain 


Rock 'n' Roll Birthdays


Classic Rockers Celebrating Their
Rock 'n' Roll Birthdays


Who Sang That


Who sang that song that you have stuck in your head?
How high did it climb on the charts and in what year?
You can find out in our
Who Sang That Hit? Section

Unsolved Mysteries


Explore the facts behind the deaths
of some of the music world's biggest stars
Read all about Rock and Roll's Unsolved Mysteries






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