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Sunday, December 2, 2012

Party’s over for would-be U.S. rock diplomat

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/nov/27/partys-over-would-be-us-rock-diplomat/
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Sunday, November 4, 2012

How to Interview a Rock Legend, Starring Jimmy Page

http://www.wordandfilm.com/2012/10/how-to-interview-a-rock-legend-starring-jimmy-page/
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Aerosmith and The Biggest Rock Comebacks

http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/features/Aerosmith-264663.html
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Sunday, October 14, 2012

Rocker shocks Russians with run for mayor

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/oct/8/rocker-shocks-russians-with-run-for-mayor/
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Saturday, October 6, 2012

Why There Needs to Be a Real (Grad) School of Rock

http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2012/10/why-there-needs-to-be-a-real-grad-school-of-rock/262802/
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Exclusive interview with Mr. Big drummer Pat Torpey

http://www.examiner.com/article/exclusive-interview-with-mr-big-drummer-pat-torpey
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Rush vindicated: A Rock Hall of Fame berth for Canadian rock band

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-rush-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-berth-for-canadian-prog-band-20121003,0,7621414.story
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Sunday, September 30, 2012

Rock Music Menu: Zeppelin fans can begin 'Celebration'

http://www.delcotimes.com/articles/2012/09/15/entertainment/doc5052a29772e9f275295930.txt
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An American Punk-Rock Band On Tour In The Land Of The Arab Spring

http://www.npr.org/blogs/therecord/2012/09/25/161696032/an-american-punk-rock-band-on-tour-in-the-land-of-the-arab-spring
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The Next Page: Mongolian rock 'n' roll is for real

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/opinion/perspectives/the-next-page-mongolian-rock-n-roll-is-for-real-655525/
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Saturday, September 29, 2012

For Even "Failed" Musicians, Influence Is Success

http://blogs.houstonpress.com/rocks/2012/09/for_even_failed_musicians_infl.php
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Saturday, September 22, 2012

Suu Kyi calls for release of Russian punk rock band

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/sep/20/suu-kyi-calls-release-russian-punk-rock-band/
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American Thrash Metal Band Slayer to debut in India

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/american-thrash-metal-band-slayer-to-debut-in-india/293892-24.html
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Saturday, September 8, 2012

Green Day Lead Singer Returns to US After Hospitalization

http://www.examiner.com/article/green-day-lead-singer-returns-to-us-after-hospitalization
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Red-Rock Music

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444273704577633610238493718.html
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A shot to the head Portland’s Ape Machine revives the stoner-rock era with a modern vibe

http://www.flaglive.com/flagstafflive_story.cfm?storyID=233384&sid=122
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Bob Dylan's Tempest: Rock’s king lyricist keeps his crown

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/bob-dylan/9526332/Bob-Dylans-Tempest-Rocks-king-lyricist-keeps-his-crown.html
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Lady Gaga's meat dress tour with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/2012/09/lady-gagas-meat-dress-tour-rock-and-roll-hall-fame
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Iowa Doctor Charged With Death of Slipknot Bassist

http://www.examiner.com/article/iowa-doctor-charged-with-death-of-slipknot-bassist
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Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Alternative rock sees newfound popularity

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-02/guwahati/33548501_1_alternative-rock-band-music
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Saturday, September 1, 2012

Exclusive interview with Jack Blades

http://www.examiner.com/article/exclusive-interview-with-jack-blades
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Exclusive interview with Stryper frontman Michael Sweet

http://www.examiner.com/article/exclusive-interview-with-stryper-frontman-michael-sweet
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Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Journey, Kid Rock, Others performing at Republican National Convention

http://www.examiner.com/article/journey-kid-rock-others-performing-at-republican-national-convention
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Saturday, August 25, 2012

The Cult: 'We're the Fulham of rock music'

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2012/aug/23/the-cult-fulham-of-rock-music
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

NUGENT: Crimes against Gibson guitars

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/aug/21/crimes-against-gibson-guitars/
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Friday, August 17, 2012

Pussy Riot Trial: Feminist Punk Band Guilty Of Hooliganism, Motivated By Religious Hatred

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/17/pussy-riot-trial-guilty_n_1795570.html?utm_campaign=081712&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Alert-world&utm_content=FullStory
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Fathers of folk-rock mark 45 years with family bash

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/15/entertainment-us-music-fairport-idUSBRE87E0IE20120815
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Sea World Refutes Tommy Lee’s Abuse Allegations

http://www.ecorazzi.com/2012/08/15/sea-world-refutes-tommy-lees-abuse-allegations/
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Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine: Obama Staged ‘Batman’ Massacre – Corporate Media Goes on the Attack

http://www.pakalertpress.com/2012/08/17/megadeths-dave-mustaine-obama-staged-batman-massacre-corporate-media-goes-on-the-attack/
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Kid Rock donates $250K to Detroit Historical Museum

http://www.freep.com/article/20120816/ENT04/120816066/kid-rock-detroit-historical-museum-donation
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Linkin Park rises again at Jones Beach

http://www.examiner.com/review/linkin-park-rises-again-at-jones-beach
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Tommy Lee Takes Aim at SeaWorld

http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/08/13/tommy-lee-seaworld/
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Saturday, August 11, 2012

Could the Monkees be Reuniting?

http://www.examiner.com/article/could-the-monkees-be-reuniting
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Bob Marley Day declared in Los Angeles

http://www.examiner.com/article/bob-marley-day-declared-los-angeles
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Aerosmith's Joe Perry: 'We're a rock band, and we're back'

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/musicnightlife/2018856864_aero07.html?cmpid=2628
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ROCK MUSIC MENU: ‘I Can’t Explain:’ Blaming music for a tragedy

http://delcotimes.com/articles/2012/08/09/entertainment/doc502423aab4380303956337.txt
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ROCK MUSIC MENU: Imprisoned Lamb of God singer released

http://www.delcotimes.com/articles/2012/08/09/entertainment/doc5024237e6b589474367434.txt
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Exclusive interview with legendary Foghat drummer Roger Earl

http://www.examiner.com/article/exclusive-interview-with-legendary-foghat-drummer-roger-earl
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'White power' rock music fosters hatred

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765596285/White-power-rock-music-fosters-hatred.html
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Saturday, August 4, 2012

Olympics 2012: Rock and Roll Takes Center Stage in Opening Ceremonies

http://www.buddytv.com/articles/olympics/olympics-2012-rock-and-roll-ta-46787.aspx
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Brit rock stars appeal to Putin: Musicians defend jailed Russian band

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/sns-201208021141reedbusivarietynvr1118057373-20120802,0,5952875.story
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Saturday, July 28, 2012

New Order Returning to the US

http://www.examiner.com/article/new-order-returning-to-the-us
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Album review: Play.Rock.Music by the Toadies — the album that almost never was

http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/2012/jul/25/album-review-playrockmusic-toadies/
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Exclusive interview with Warrant bassist Jerry Dixon

http://www.examiner.com/article/exclusive-interview-with-warrant-bassist-jerry-dixon
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With royalty and rock, London opens 2012 Olympics

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jul/27/royalty-and-rock-london-opens-2012-olympics/
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Saturday, July 21, 2012

Zappa Plays Zappa rocks the Intersection

http://www.examiner.com/review/zappa-plays-zappa-rocks-the-intersection
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Thursday, July 19, 2012

London Pulls Plug on McCartney, Springsteen Jam

http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2012/07/15/london-pulls-plug-on-mccartney-springsteen-jam/
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Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band live at Hyde Park: review

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/live-music-reviews/9401465/Bruce-Springsteen-and-The-E-Street-Band-Hard-Rock-Calling-review.html
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Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord dies

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-deep-purple-keyboardist-jon-lord-dies-20120716,0,931703.story
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Rock and Roll in China: An Insider’s Journey

http://blogs.wsj.com/scene/2012/07/19/rock-and-roll-in-china-an-insiders-journey/
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Saturday, July 14, 2012

Summerland Tour brings '90s memories to the Carolinas

http://www.examiner.com/article/summerland-tour-brings-90s-memories-to-the-carolinas
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Retrospective: 25 Greatest “Rock” Songs of the 80s

http://blog.uloop.com/2012/07/retrospective-25-greatest-rock-songs-of-the-80s/
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Ealing celebrates birthplace of British rock music

http://www.ealinggazette.co.uk/ealing-news/local-ealing-news/2012/07/12/ealing-celebrates-birthplace-of-british-rock-music-64767-31379450/
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Ownership of Dylan's historic guitar in dispute

http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Ownership-of-Dylan-s-historic-guitar-in-dispute-3700712.php
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10cc: Ready to conquer North America

http://www.examiner.com/article/10cc-ready-to-conquer-north-america
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Official Rolling Stones 50th anniversary press shot unveiled

http://www.examiner.com/article/official-rolling-stones-50th-anniversary-press-shot-unveiled
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The origin of rock/pop music, according to Boris Johnson

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/books-and-media/the-origin-of-rockpop-music-according-to-boris-johnson/article4416625/
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Drunk Souls: French Reggae-Infused Rock

http://technorati.com/entertainment/music/article/drunk-souls-french-reggae-infused-rock/
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Friday, July 6, 2012

Metric: A Rock Band Declares Independence

http://www.npr.org/2012/06/30/155968897/metric-a-rock-band-declares-independence
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Young Afghans seek solace from war in heavy metal rock

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-rt-us-afghanistan-rockbre860047-20120701,0,1806158.story
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Top 50 Hard Rock Songs of the 21st Century

http://loudwire.com/top-hard-rock-songs-21st-century/
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The Queen of Rock and Roll has officially returned

http://www2.wnct.com/blogs/reel-reviews/2012/jul/02/queen-rock-and-roll-has-officially-returned-ar-2401408/
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Study: Distortion in Rock Music 'Brings Out the Animal in Us'

http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/07/study-distortion-in-rock-music-brings-out-the-animal-in-us/259421/
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Russia musicians make anti-Putin protest White Album

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/sns-rt-us-russia-opposition-musicbre8650gi-20120706,0,128534.story
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Saturday, June 30, 2012

What Radiohead Teaches Us About Musical Innovation

http://bigthink.com/insights-of-genius/what-radiohead-teaches-us-about-musical-innovation
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Saturday, June 16, 2012

Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan says iTunes, Facebook "killing rock"

http://www.tuaw.com/2012/06/15/smashing-pumpkins-billy-corgan-says-itunes-facebook-killing-r/
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Review: Rock of Ages

http://www.tulsaworld.com/scene/article.aspx?subjectid=371&articleid=20120615_371_0_Likema697829
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Catherine Zeta-Jones wants to play Cleopatra in new rock musical .d

http://www.kjrh.com/dpp/entertainment/celebrity/Catherine-ZetaJones-wants-to-play-Cleopatra-in-new-rock-musical_06942129
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Saturday, June 9, 2012

'Islam's biggest rock star' coming

http://news.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Showbiz/Story/A1Story20120608-351345.html
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Saturday, May 12, 2012

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Performance Pays Tribute to Beastie Boys + Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch

http://popcrush.com/rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-performance-pays-tribute-to-beastie-boys-adam-mca-yauch/
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Saturday, April 21, 2012

Dick Clark made ‘demon rock’ music legit By Jonathan Takiff

http://www.popmatters.com/pm/article/157518-dick-clark-made-demon-rock-music-legit/
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Levon Helm: an appreciation by Joel Selvin

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/04/20/DDGQ1O6PRV.DTL
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Sunday, April 15, 2012

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducts new members

http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame/2012/04/14/gIQAlyzzHT_gallery.html
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COACHELLA 2012: Old school punk rocks the Gobi Tent

http://www.pe.com/iguide/coachella-music-arts-festival/coachella-music-arts-festival-headlines/20120414-coachella-2012-old-school-punk-rocks-the-gobi-tent.ece
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Thursday, April 5, 2012

SOUNDGARDEN's CHRIS CORNELL Says Rock Has 'Lost Its Place'

http://legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=171941
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From London, Rock Hall Inductees 'Looked To America'

http://www.npr.org/2012/03/29/149527913/from-london-rock-hall-inductees-looked-to-america
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L.A. Unheard: Body Parts' head-turning rock

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2012/03/la-unheard-body-parts-head-turning-rock.html
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Music Review: The Kinks - Everybody's In Show-Biz

http://www.seattlepi.com/lifestyle/blogcritics/article/Music-Review-The-Kinks-Everybody-s-In-Show-Biz-3443545.php
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Aerosmith says new album brings "a little of 1975 back"

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/28/entertainment-us-aerosmith-idUSBRE82R1L420120328
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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

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Rock Legend Joe Cocker's New Single "Hard Knocks" Amazon's "Song of the Day" for January 14th

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Sinéad: Just knot in the cards for her

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Thursday, January 12, 2012

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

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The Return of the Blues Wanderer: A Conversation With Dion, Plus Anthony Green's Beautiful Things Album Streamer

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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

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Pink Floyd, Madonna, McCartney Eclipsed by Mixtapes: Rock 2012

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Bach to Rock Launches National Franchise Program

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Dave Grohl On Future Of Rock And Roll

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Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Jose Feliciano Commemorates Elvis on Birthday Anniversary

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Home Lifestyle Tourism "Who Shot Rock & Roll" exhibit coming to Allentown Art Museum

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Tony Iommi - Wave Of Support For Tony Iommi Following Cancer Diagnosis

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PRIMAL ROCK REBELLION Featuring IRON MAIDEN, SIKTH Members

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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

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‘We play pure rock and roll’

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Sunday, January 8, 2012

It's not too late to discover overlooked 2011 gems

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Community reaction to the Black Keys v. Nickelback

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Another View of the Best Music of 2011

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Odessa woman remembers King of Rock and Roll

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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)

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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...

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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

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Velvet Revolver reunited .... for now

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Thursday, January 5, 2012

History Hip Hop Visits Harvard

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New Age Singer Songwriter Miss Kristin To Hit World Music Charts On Amazon, iTunes January 10, 2012

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Stones poised for biggest bang yet: Music for Screens: Winter 2012

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Amit Saigal of Rock Street Journal drowns in Goa

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Musical minds still active Rock legends get creative in producing new and old material

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In memoriam: Music for Screens: Winter 2012

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Black Keys Drummer Blames Nickelback for Today's Rock Music

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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

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Dion and the Belmonts Singer Fred Milano Dies

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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame sucks; here’s 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...

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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

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Primal Rock Rebellion - I See Lights (An Adrian Smith project) (video)

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