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The "Becoming Led Zeppelin" documentary is now set to hit movie theaters "everywhere" on Valentine's Day, February 14th, a week after the film premieres at IMAX cinemas (February 7th).

Here is the official synopsis for the Bernard MacMahon directed film: Becoming Led Zeppelin explores the origins of this iconic group and their meteoric rise in just one year against all the odds. (continue)

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Sammy Hagar had an early Christmas gift for fans with the delivery of a video of a performance of the Van Halen classic "Why Can't This Be Love", from this summer's The Best Of All Worlds Tour.

The summer trek found Sammy celebrating the legency of Van Halen with his former VH bandmate Michael Anthony, as well as guitarist Joe Satriani, and drummers Jason Bonham and Kenny Aronoff. (continue)

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Jason Bonham, Queensryche, George Lynch and Pat Travers lead the all-star lineup for Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp's Whole Lotta Rock Camp Volume II, that will be taking place March 20-23, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Here is the synopsis: Unleash your inner rock star at this once-in-a-lifetime four-day Rock Camp, where you'll jam, learn, and perform alongside some of the most iconic names in rock music. This immersive experience is perfect for musicians of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned players, offering a chance to hone your craft, make lifelong connections, and create memories you'll never forget. (continue)

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It is the end of an era, with rock legends REO Speedwagon taking their final bow this past weekend. The group took the state at the Venetian Theatre in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday (December 21) for their final concert.

While the band may have retired from touring, frontman Kevin Cronin will continue to rock fans at concert and will be making his solo debut on January 25th in Thackerville, Oklahoma, and will rock next summer's Brotherhood of Rock tour with Styx and former Eagles guitarist Don Felder. (continue)

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Billy Joel had a top 24 story of July 2024 after he invited Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose to join him as a special guest during the final show of his record-breaking residency at Madison Square Garden on July 25th.

Joel played the final show of his decade-long residency at the iconic New York City venue and surprised fans by bringing out the GNR and one-time AC/DC vocalist to join him to perform three songs. (continue)

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Blues star Joe Bonamassa earned a top 24 story of July 2024 after he shared his displeasure with the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame for delaying the induction to legendary British Blues icon John Mayall, who will posthumously be inducted this year with the Musical Excellence Award.

Mayall passed away earlier this month at the age of 90 and was responsible to helping launch the careers of Eric Clapton, Fleetwood Mac, Mick Taylor of the Rolling Stones and countless others. (continue)

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Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash had a top 24 story of July 2024 with an emotional letter to his late stepdaughter Lucy-Bleu Knight on social media. She passed away on July 19th at the age of 25.

He posted a photo of her on Instagram with the message, "My heart is permanently fractured. I will never ever stop missing you & remembering what a beacon of happiness, laughter, creativity & beauty you have always been. & still are. (continue)

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The Mojo Dojo, "A David Lee Roth Tribute Channel", landed a top 24 story of July 2024 after they shared a new music video for the Van Halen frontman's cover of Gerry Rafferty's classic 1978 hit, "Baker Street".

Roth debuted the cover during a 2016 episode of his podcast The Roth Show, entitled "One last cup of coffee...". The track now has a visual courtesy of animator Ramses Rios. (continue)

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Eric Clapton landed a top 24 story of July 2024 after he took to social media to pay tribute to John Mayall, who passed away at the age of 90. Mayall helped launch Clapton's career when he recruited the young guitarist for his band the Bluesbreakers.

Clapton took to Facebook to share the following tribute to Mayall, "I want to say thank you, chiefly, for rescuing me from oblivion... when I was a young man around the age of 18 or 19, when I decided I was going to quit music," he said, speaking directly to Mayall. (continue)

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Nancy and Ann Wilson of Heart had a top 24 story of July 2024 after AXS TV shared a video clip of the duo discussing the story of the night that they performed Led Zeppelin's classic track "Stairway to Heaven".

The clip comes from their appearance on The Big Story With Dan Rather. According to the network, "the performance was so powerful that it brought [Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant and [Lead guitarist and founder] Jimmy Page to tears." (continue)

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The syndicated radio show In The Studio With Redbeard: The Stories Behind History's Greatest Rock Bands had a top 24 story of July 2024 after they shared an episode celebrating the 45th anniversary of AC/DC's legendary "Highway To Hell' album.

Redbeard shared this synopsis for the episode: There are two notorious hangovers still mucking about in the conventional wisdom among certain rock writers who should know better, both myths centered around death and its connection to the music found on two late Seventies breakthrough albums, The Pretender by Jackson Browne and Highway to Hell from AC/DC. (continue)

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Carrie Underwood unites with Papa Roach scored a top 24 story of July 2024 after they teamed up for a new recording of their multi-format hit single "Leave A Light On (Talk Away The Dark)". Here is the report in our look back in the Year In Rock:

The dynamic duet was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, and continues the mission of the California band to raise awareness for suicide prevention and mental health awareness, alongside partner organization(s) the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), who will receive royalties generated from both artists from the song, in perpetuity. The release will also raise awareness for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the United States and Canada. (continue)

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