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Monday, January 30, 2012

Hangar 84 rocks before music dies

http://www.thedailyjournal.com/article/20120130/NEWS01/301300034
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Charlie Gracie, 75, is back with a new rock and roll record

http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/20120130_Charlie_Gracie__75__is_back_with_a_new_rock_and_roll_record.html
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Saturday, January 28, 2012

And they say rock music is dead; 8-year-old Juliet may beg to differ

http://blogs.roanoke.com/cutnscratch/2012/01/and-they-say-rock-music-is-dead-8-year-old-juliet-may-beg-to-differ/
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Riot guitarist Mark Reale succumbs to Crohn's Disease

http://www.examiner.com/rock-music-in-boston/riot-guitarist-mark-reale-succombs-to-crohn-s-disease
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Vinyl: Truth, Lies, Rock and Roll Sara Sugarman’s Film Is All About Truth, Lies, and Rock ‘n’ Roll

http://www.independent.com/news/2012/jan/27/vinyl-truth-lies-rock-and-roll/
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Fullerton’s Rock and Roll Roots

http://blogs.ocmetro.com/2012/01/27/fullertons-rock-and-roll-roots/
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Album in hand, Suicide Dolls find their fit back home

http://www.theday.com/article/20120128/ENT10/301289993/1044
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AP Interview: Chris Isaak goes back to Memphis and roots of rock ‘n’ roll for new album

http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/singer-chris-isaak-releases-new-album-proud-his-band-has-never-missed-a-show-in-27-years/2012/01/27/gIQAFT25UQ_story.html
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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

From Lethem to Burroughs: 6 Authors Who've Moonlighted as Lyricists

http://www.thelmagazine.com/TheMeasure/archives/2012/01/25/from-lethem-to-burroughs-6-authors-whove-moonlighted-as-lyricists
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Ass, Shots and Stupid Hoes: The Evolution of Aggressively Repetitive Rap Choruses in 10 Songs

http://www.thelmagazine.com/TheMeasure/archives/2012/01/24/ass-shots-and-stupid-hoes-the-evolution-of-aggressively-repetitive-rap-choruses-in-10-songs
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101 Secrets to Indie Rock Success

http://www.thelmagazine.com/newyork/101/Content?oid=2203734
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Mexican Guitarists Come Home From the Cold

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/24/arts/music/rodrigo-y-gabriela-return-to-mexico-city-in-triumph.html
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Sunday, January 22, 2012

12 musical acts to listen for in 2012

http://bostonglobe.com/arts/2012/01/22/acts-listen-for/5PIPdd9AJ95oNlEhx93VdL/story.html
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Discovering and Purchasing Chinese Rock Music

http://rockinchina.wordpress.com/2012/01/22/discovering-and-purchasing-chinese-rock-music
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Friday, January 20, 2012

Blues singer Etta James dies aged 73

http://www.france24.com/en/20120120-us-singer-etta-james-dies-aged-73-blues-soul
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Thursday, January 19, 2012

Johnny Otis dies at 90; R&B singer wrote 'Willie and the Hand Jive'

http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-johnny-otis-20120119,0,2183487.story
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Why Rap Rules And Rock Is In A Rutt

http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/01/why-rap-rules-and-rock-is-in-a-rutt.html
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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Announces Its Newest Featured Exhibit: Grateful Dead: The Long, Strange Trip

http://www.sacbee.com/2012/01/19/4198799/the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame.html
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

7 Ways The Beatles Changed Rock And Roll (PHOTOS)

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bruce-pollock/beatles-changed-rock-and-roll_b_1210599.html
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Goodbye, Lookout! Records: A Tribute in 10 Songs

http://blogs.sfweekly.com/shookdown/2012/01/goodbye_lookout_records_a_trib.php
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Johnny Ramone's autobiography to be released

http://azstarnet.com/entertainment/music/johnny-ramone-s-autobiography-to-be-released/article_b050b606-a6cb-56e0-bcdc-2822e999e487.html
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Rock chick Lady Gaga is going Def

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/4068841/Rock-chick-Lady-Gaga-is-going-Def.html
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Blue Band Scraps Glitter’s “Rock and Roll”

http://onwardstate.com/2012/01/17/blue-band-to-glitters-rock-and-roll/
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Ohio opens library and archives to the public

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-and-museum-in-ohio-opens-library-and-archives-to-the-public/2012/01/17/gIQAqoOH5P_story.html
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Monday, January 16, 2012

The Rock and Roll Archive of George Shuba, Legendary Cleveland Music Photographer, Proudly Released by M&R Entertainment Merchandising Inc.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/george-shuba/photo-archive/prweb9108514.htm
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Friday, January 13, 2012

What Makes a Good Rock-and-Roll Book?

http://www.hbook.com/2012/01/choosing-books/recommended-books/what-makes-a-good-rock-and-roll-book/
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'Rock 'n' roll with lots of words': Josh Ritter sells out in Alaska

http://www.anchoragepress.com/arts_and_entertainment/music_article/rock-n-roll-with-lots-of-words-josh-ritter-sells/article_cb2fe59a-3d82-11e1-96b3-001871e3ce6c.html
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The Vaccines Defend Rock N' Roll Music: Great Guitar Records Are Being Made

http://www.gigwise.com/news/70035/The-Vaccines-Defend-Rock-N-Roll-Music-Great-Guitar-Records-Are-Being-Made
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Rock Legend Joe Cocker's New Single "Hard Knocks" Amazon's "Song of the Day" for January 14th

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/rock-legend-joe-cockers-new-single-hard-knocks-amazons-song-of-the-day-for-january-14th-2012-01-13
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Sinéad: Just knot in the cards for her

http://delcotimes.com/articles/2012/01/12/entertainment/doc4f0fa0e65ec38878344584.txt
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Thursday, January 12, 2012

Yelawolf premieres official 'Let's Roll' music video feat. Kid Rock

http://www.examiner.com/music-in-national/yelawolf-premieres-official-let-s-roll-music-video-feat-kid-rock
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Wednesday, January 11, 2012

New Leonard Cohen song online (listen!)

http://blog.rock.inmusic.ca/2012/01/new-leonard-cohen-song-online-listen.html
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Is Christian Rock Music Really Christian

http://www.articlesbase.com/christianity-articles/is-christian-rock-music-really-christian-5558672.html
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The Return of the Blues Wanderer: A Conversation With Dion, Plus Anthony Green's Beautiful Things Album Streamer

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mike-ragogna/the-return-of-the-blues-w_b_1198311.html
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John Fogerty Performs Theme Song for ‘Bones’ Spin-Off

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/john-fogerty-tv-theme-song/
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Interview with New York City's Rock and Roll Author, Chris Semal

http://www.examiner.com/alternative-music-in-new-york/interview-with-new-york-city-s-rock-and-roll-author-chris-semal
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Pink Floyd, Madonna, McCartney Eclipsed by Mixtapes: Rock 2012

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2012/01/11/bloomberg_articlesLXLNIA0YHQ10.DTL
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Bach to Rock Launches National Franchise Program

http://www.sacbee.com/2012/01/10/4177848/bach-to-rock-launches-national.html
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Dave Grohl On Future Of Rock And Roll

http://www.sonicstate.com/amped/2012/01/11/dave-grohl-on-future-of-rock-and-roll/
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Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Jose Feliciano Commemorates Elvis on Birthday Anniversary

http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/lifestyle/2012/01/09/jose-feliciano-commemorates-elvis-with-music/
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Home Lifestyle Tourism "Who Shot Rock & Roll" exhibit coming to Allentown Art Museum

http://www.phillyburbs.com/lifestyle/travel/who-shot-rock-roll-exhibit-coming-to-allentown-art-museum/article_d786e30c-3ae9-11e1-8d6c-0019bb30f31a.html
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Tony Iommi - Wave Of Support For Tony Iommi Following Cancer Diagnosis

http://www.contactmusic.com/news/wave-of-support-for-tony-iommi-following-cancer-diagnosis_1282118
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PRIMAL ROCK REBELLION Featuring IRON MAIDEN, SIKTH Members

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=168093
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Monday, January 9, 2012

In search of Gram Parsons

http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/in-search-of-gram-parsons-20120109-1prjr.html
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The 8 Ball 01.09.12: The Top 8 Shock Rockers

http://www.411mania.com/music/columns/218208/The-8-Ball-01.09.12:-The-Top-8-Shock-Rockers.htm
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‘We play pure rock and roll’

http://english.blic.rs/Culture-Showbiz/8335/We-play-pure-rock-and-roll
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Sunday, January 8, 2012

It's not too late to discover overlooked 2011 gems

http://www.theeagle.com/lifestyles/It-s-not-too-late-to-discover-overlooked-2011-gems--6882217
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Community reaction to the Black Keys v. Nickelback

http://www.cbc.ca/news/yourcommunity/2012/01/community-reaction-to-the-black-keys-v-nickelback.html
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Another View of the Best Music of 2011

http://www.seattlepi.com/lifestyle/blogcritics/article/Another-View-of-the-Best-Music-of-2011-2448223.php
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Odessa woman remembers King of Rock and Roll

http://www.oaoa.com/articles/odessa-78861-comic-remembers.html
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Saturday, January 7, 2012

Amit Saigal: The Papa of Indian independent music was an inspiration

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/et-cetera/amit-saigal-the-papa-of-indian-independent-music-was-an-inspiration/articleshow/11397187.cms
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Rock and Roll Never Dies... Not Even With Death and Taxes in L.A.! (PHOTOS)

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/alexandra-holzer/rock-and-roll-never-diesn_b_1189197.html
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Friday, January 6, 2012

David Bowie: myth-maker turns 65 away from limelight

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2012/jan/06/david-bowie-turns-65
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25 Albums and Rock Music Happenings we look forward to in 2012...

http://kikaxemusic.com/news/rock-music/item/4938-25-albums-and-rock-music-happenings-we-look-forward-to-in-2012
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Sears & Rock Music & Hollywood and Blackberry & (“Old”) Malls are in Trouble — A Few Observations at the End of 2011

http://ffbsccn.wordpress.com/2011/12/31/sears-rock-music-hollywood-and-blackberry-old-malls-are-in-trouble-a-few-observations-at-the-end-of-2011/
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Arena Rock, Well Preserved and Condensed

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/07/arts/music/van-halen-plays-mini-gig-at-cafe-wha-review.html
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Velvet Revolver reunited .... for now

http://delcotimes.com/articles/2012/01/05/entertainment/doc4f06718531870959326628.txt
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Thursday, January 5, 2012

History Hip Hop Visits Harvard

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/matt-weber/history-hip-hop-visits-ha_b_1181703.html
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New Age Singer Songwriter Miss Kristin To Hit World Music Charts On Amazon, iTunes January 10, 2012

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/1/prweb9076555.htm
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Stones poised for biggest bang yet: Music for Screens: Winter 2012

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/sns-201201041701reedbusivarietynvr1118047903jan04,0,5539314.story
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Amit Saigal of Rock Street Journal drowns in Goa

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/amit-saigal-of-rock-street-journal-passes-away/218090-45-75.html
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Musical minds still active Rock legends get creative in producing new and old material

http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120105/A_ENTERTAIN1001/201050302/-1/A_ENTERTAIN
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In memoriam: Music for Screens: Winter 2012

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/sns-201201041701reedbusivarietynvr1118047904jan04,0,5932531.story
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Black Keys Drummer Blames Nickelback for Today's Rock Music

http://celebs.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980989058
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Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Cover Story Excerpt: The Black Keys How two Rust Belt refugees became an arena-size, supercharged stomp machine

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/cover-story-excerpt-the-black-keys-20120104
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Ke$ha Expanding Sound, Redefining Rock Music With New Album

http://www.kovideo.net/ke-ha-expanding-sound-redefining-rock-music-with-new-album-news-ke-ha-4751.html
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Dion and the Belmonts Singer Fred Milano Dies

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/dion-and-the-belmonts-singer-fred-milano-dies-20120104
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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame sucks; here’s how to fix it

http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2012/01/04/the-rock-heres-how-to-fix-it/
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Old Thin Lizzy recordings unearthed

http://www.wavedrumor.com/2012/01/old-thin-lizzy-recordings-unearthed.html
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Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Documentaries of Pearl Jam and John Mellencamp keep their distance

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music-arts/documentaries-pearl-jam-john-mellencamp-distance-article-1.998867
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25 Albums and Rock Music Happenings we look forward to in 2012...

http://www.kikaxemusic.com/news/rock-music/item/4938-25-albums-and-rock-music-happenings-we-look-forward-to-in-2012
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Q&A: Rock And Roll Tedium's Craig Hamilton On Mick Jagger Browsing The Frozen-Food Aisle And Other Ways Stars Are Just Like Us

http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2012/01/rock_and_roll_tedium_craig_hamilton_interview.php
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Music Reviews: The Magnificent, Grand Illusion, Work of Art, Sons of Icarus, Riotgod, Wolfsbane

http://www.seattlepi.com/lifestyle/blogcritics/article/Music-Reviews-The-Magnificent-Grand-Illusion-2437443.php
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's biggest snubs

http://www.examiner.com/music-in-national/rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-s-biggest-snubs
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Primal Rock Rebellion - I See Lights (An Adrian Smith project) (video)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKff3RZek4E
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