REO Speedwagon charity show bickering continues as Bruce Hall fires back at Kevin Cronin
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REO Speedwagon charity show bickering continues as Bruce Hall fires back at Kevin Cronin
Why can't we all just get along?
Billy Corgan to tour to celebrate the anniversaries of three classic Smashing Pumpkins albums, but not with Smashing Pumpkins
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Swedish hardcore legends Refused announce last ever UK and European tour
"We want to come and sweat and dance with you one last time" says Dennis Lyxzen, as Refused share final tour details
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Canadian punk heroes Sum 41 bid farewell with Rage Against The Machine cover for Spotify Singles series
A rare studio recording of Yes playing The Beatles' Eleanor Rigby has surfaced online
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Better than all the rest, etc
Kevin Cronin slams REO Speedwagon concert organisers after being "knowingly excluded" from event
The charity show in Champaign, Illinois, will pay tribute to late REO Speedwagon members Gary Richrath and Gregg Philbin
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