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George Jackson, Co-Writer of ‘Old Time Rock and Roll,’ Dies at 68

George Jackson, who wrote countless rock and soul songs, died on Sunday morning (April 14) at his home in Ridgeland, Miss. after a year-long bout with cancer. He was 68. Jackson is best known as the co-writer of Bob Seger's classic 'Old Time Rock and Roll.'

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Eddie Van Halen Offers Fans A Positive Update On His Health

Eddie Van Halen gives an update on his health, while David Lee Roth shows off his command of the Japanese language, in a video greeting for Van Halen fans posted by Tokyo-based concert promoter UDO.

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Exactly Who is Sherrie in Steve Perry’s “Oh Sherrie” [VIDEO]

The song "Oh Sherrie" is about Sherrie Swafford, who also appeared in the video, and was his real life girlfriend at the time.

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Joe Walsh Off to ‘A Really Good Start’ on His Star-Studded Next Solo LP

Joe Walsh took 20 years to deliver his most recent solo album, 2012's 'Analog Man,' but it looks like his next project will come together much more easily.

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25 Years Ago: Neil Young’s ‘This Note’s for You’ Album Released

Neil Young was already having a pretty lousy decade when ‘This Note’s for You’ was released on April 11, 1988. It didn’t start out that awful, with the folksy ‘Hawks & Doves’ and the Crazy Horse album ‘Re-ac-tor’ in 1980 and 1981, respectively.

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Rush Fans Outraged as Original Drummer Snubbed by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rush's induction page on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame web site has been completed -- and it leaves out original drummer John Rutsey, creating a stir among long-time fans.

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What Was the Motivation Behind Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers “Refugee” Song [VIDEO]

Tom Petty said of this song: "This was a reaction to the pressures of the music business. I wound up in a huge row with the record company when ABC Records tried to sell our contract to MCA Records without us knowing about it, despite

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Michael Anthony Flattered by David Lee Roth’s Van Halen Reunion Suggestion

Former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony says he was flattered by comments his former bandmate David Lee Roth made about wanting him back in the famous group recently. As he jokingly noted, "He never used to talk like that when we were all playing together."

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Jon Bon Jovi Says Richie Sambora Left Tour on His Own

The story that Richie Sambora was kicked off the Bon Jovi tour is bunk, according to Jon Bon Jovi. In a new interview, the singer said that the decision was made entirely by Sambora.

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Levon Helm Documentary to Be Screened in His Hometown

On Saturday (April 13), nearly one year to the day after his death, ‘Ain’t In It For My Health: A Film About Levon Helm’ will be shown in Helm's hometown of Woodstock, N.Y.

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Neil Young Returns to the Road in His Handmade Hybrid

Neil Young is back on the road again -- but instead of working with Crazy Horse or Buffalo Springfield, he's tooling around in his handmade fuel-efficient hybrid vehicle, called the Lincvolt. He's even blogging about the journey, which has included stops at California's Joshua Tree National Park and the Imperial Sand Dunes.

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Kenny Rogers, Bobby Bare, Jack Clement Inducted Into Country Music Hall Of Fame

Three individuals that have ties to the rock/pop music world are being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.  Kenny Rogers, Bobby Bare, and "Cowboy" Jack Clement will take their place in the hallowed hall during a ceremony later this year.

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