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The Ramones, seen here in an undated photo, have been honored by having a second street in New York City renamed for them.

The Ramones Way: Street At Rockers' High School Is Renamed For Band

5:38pm October 30, 2016

by Bill Chappell

They're officially the coolest kids to come out of Forest Hills High in Queens, N.Y., and that's saying something. Other famous former students included Burt Bacharach, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel.

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Bon Iver Shares New Details About '22, A Million' In Extensive Interview

3:36pm October 27, 2016

by Robin Hilton

The stories behind 22, A Million emerged during a nearly two-hour interview with frontman Justin Vernon at a press conference in September. The full interview wasn't available to the public until now.

Andrew Bird and The National's Matt Berninger perform together in Bird's living room.

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Watch Andrew Bird And The National's Matt Berninger Cover Lou Reed's 'Perfect Day'

1:54pm October 25, 2016

by Robin Hilton

The intimate, completely unadorned performance was recorded live in Andrew Bird's living room as part of his ongoing "Live From The Great Room" home recording series.

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Drake Shares New Songs, Announces 'More Life'

11:36am October 24, 2016

by Robin Hilton

The Canadian rapper and singer debuted "Two Birds, One Stone," "Sneakin'" and "Fake Love" Sunday night on his Beats 1 radio program.

Single artwork for Run The Jewels' "Talk To Me."

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Run The Jewels Announces New Album, Shares 'Talk To Me'

11:02am October 24, 2016

by Lars Gotrich

The duo announces RTJ3 with a single from Adult Swim. With spooky production, low-end piano and John Bonham-size drum fills, "Talk To Me" sounds like John Carpenter took his synths to Valhalla.

Heavy Metal Parking Lot's concept is simple: a snapshot of eager fans tailgating outside a 1986 Judas Priest and Dokken concert in a Maryland suburb.

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30 Years Of 'Heavy Metal Parking Lot,' The Classic 'Cult Classic' Film

3:51pm October 22, 2016

by Tom Cole

Shot outside an arena in suburban Maryland hosting a Judas Priest and Dokken double bill, the short documentary captured something vital about its moment in music history.

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After Stroke, Country Music Star Randy Travis Returns To Stage With 'Amazing Grace'

8:25am October 22, 2016

After suffering a stroke three years ago, Randy Travis had to learn to walk and talk again. This week he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, where he stood onstage and sang.

From left to right, Chess Records co-founder Phil Chess, R&B singer Etta James and record producer Ralph Bass in Chicago at Chess Records Studios in 1960.

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Phil Chess, Co-Founder Of Chess Records, Dies At 95

5:27pm October 19, 2016

by Andrew Limbong

With his brother Leonard, Chess championed iconic blues and rock 'n' roll artists like Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry and Etta James. He died Wednesday.

Omara Portuondo will turn 86 during her current tour of the U.S. "I'm not a little girl," she says, laughing, "but I feel like a little girl."

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At 85, Cuban Legend Omara Portuondo Is Still Working — And Feeling Young

4:28pm October 19, 2016

by Betto Arcos

The Cuban singer was the only female member of the Buena Vista Social Club — but her career, which continues today, stretches back much further.

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Hear 'Killing A Little Time,' A New Song From David Bowie

12:52pm October 19, 2016

by Robin Hilton

The newly released track from David Bowie, "Killing A Little Time," is an ominous, polyrhythmic rock cut that would fit well on his final album, Blackstar.