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The Spill Magazine Jul 21

SPILL NEWS: CHARLATANS UK SHARE NEW REMIX OF “DEEPER AND DEEPER” | NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE TOUR BEGINS SEPTEMBER 3

The Charlatans The Dandy Warhols

American Songwriter Jul 20

On This Day in 1965, Bob Dylan Released a Hank Williams-Inspired Song That Broke All the Rules and Made Him an International Star

Bob Dylan Hank Williams The Rolling Stones Muddy Waters

DIY Magazine Jul 20

Bob Dylan schedules 2026 UK tour

Bob Dylan

American Songwriter Jul 19

Remember When Dire Straits Utilized MTV’s Catch Phrase (And One of the Acts Who Said It) in Their Biggest Hit in 1985?

Dire Straits Mark Knopfler The Police George Martin

RTBF – Musique Jul 18

Dire Straits, puis la liberté solo : l’itinéraire de Mark Knopfler

Dire Straits Mark Knopfler

3 articles Jul 17

Creed John Mellencamp The Black Keys Sebastian Bach Mavis Staples The War and Treaty

American Songwriter, Loudwire, Rolling Stone

Americana UK Jul 17

Paperback Riders: Dennis McNally “A Long Strange Trip: The Inside History of the Grateful Dead”

Grateful Dead Jerry Garcia Phil Lesh Bill Kreutzmann Bob Weir Jack Kerouac Rock Scully

4 articles Jul 17

Bob Dylan Jad Tariq Julian Lage Jack White Alicia Keys

Americana UK, Clash Music, Louder Sound +1

American Songwriter Jul 16

Don Felder Says Early Tom Petty Sounded Like a “Bob Dylan Knockoff”

Don Felder Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Bob Dylan Stephen Stills Eagles

La Libre Belgique – Musique & Festivals Jul 16

Bob Dylan de retour en Belgique le 29 octobre à la Lotto Arena

Bob Dylan

Rolling Stone Jul 15

Relive the Grateful Dead’s 20th Anniversary Tour With ‘Summer Magic 1985’ Box Set

Grateful Dead

American Songwriter Jul 15

John Fogerty Said This CCR Song Had a “Disturbing” Inspiration, but Tom Fogerty Called It a “Musician’s Dream”

Creedence Clearwater Revival John Fogerty Tom Fogerty

2 articles Jul 15

Aaron Lee Tasjan The Beatles Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Todd Snider John Prine Allison Russell ZZ Top

Americana Highways, No Depression

Rolling Stone France Jul 15

Les 35 guitaristes qui ont joué dans le groupe de Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan Robbie Robertson Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Bob Britt Julian Lage Doug Lancio Joel Paterson

Louder Sound Jul 14

"The whole song turned into kind of a guitar dialogue." Watch the historic footage of Robbie Robertson saving Eric Clapton before they go head-to-head in a duel for the ages

Robbie Robertson Eric Clapton The Band Bob Dylan Neil Diamond Neil Young Joni Mitchell Van Morrison

2 articles Jul 14

John Mellencamp

Consequence of Sound, Pop'n Music

Magnet Magazine Jul 14

Bob Dylan Released “Knocked Out Loaded” 40 Years Ago Today

Bob Dylan Robyn Hitchcock Steve Earle Ben Lee Ryan Miller Guster Steve Wynn

Louder Sound Jul 14

"I was screaming inside, very intense, but not saying a word." The defiant story of Creedence Clearwater Revival's most understood song

Creedence Clearwater Revival John Fogerty

5 articles Jul 14

Bob Dylan Jad Tariq Julian Lage Doug Lancio Joel Paterson

Bande à part, Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone France +2

Louder Sound Jul 13

"Did he ask me to write a song with him? I didn’t take that seriously. We’d had a few pints." The night Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder partied 'til dawn with Bob Dylan in an Irish bar

Eddie Vedder Pearl Jam Bob Dylan Mike McCready Stevie Wonder George Harrison Neil Young Eric Clapton Lou Reed

The Spill Magazine Jul 21

SPILL NEWS: CHARLATANS UK SHARE NEW REMIX OF “DEEPER AND DEEPER” | NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE TOUR BEGINS SEPTEMBER 3

The Charlatans The Dandy Warhols

DIY Magazine Jul 20

Bob Dylan schedules 2026 UK tour

Bob Dylan

RTBF – Musique Jul 18

Dire Straits, puis la liberté solo : l’itinéraire de Mark Knopfler

Dire Straits Mark Knopfler

Americana UK Jul 17

Paperback Riders: Dennis McNally “A Long Strange Trip: The Inside History of the Grateful Dead”

Grateful Dead Jerry Garcia Phil Lesh Bill Kreutzmann Bob Weir Jack Kerouac Rock Scully

American Songwriter Jul 16

Don Felder Says Early Tom Petty Sounded Like a “Bob Dylan Knockoff”

Don Felder Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Bob Dylan Stephen Stills Eagles

Rolling Stone Jul 15

Relive the Grateful Dead’s 20th Anniversary Tour With ‘Summer Magic 1985’ Box Set

Grateful Dead

2 articles Jul 15

Aaron Lee Tasjan The Beatles Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Todd Snider John Prine Allison Russell ZZ Top

Americana Highways, No Depression

Louder Sound Jul 14

"The whole song turned into kind of a guitar dialogue." Watch the historic footage of Robbie Robertson saving Eric Clapton before they go head-to-head in a duel for the ages

Robbie Robertson Eric Clapton The Band Bob Dylan Neil Diamond Neil Young Joni Mitchell Van Morrison

Magnet Magazine Jul 14

Bob Dylan Released “Knocked Out Loaded” 40 Years Ago Today

Bob Dylan Robyn Hitchcock Steve Earle Ben Lee Ryan Miller Guster Steve Wynn

5 articles Jul 14

Bob Dylan Jad Tariq Julian Lage Doug Lancio Joel Paterson

Bande à part, Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone France +2

American Songwriter Jul 20

On This Day in 1965, Bob Dylan Released a Hank Williams-Inspired Song That Broke All the Rules and Made Him an International Star

Bob Dylan Hank Williams The Rolling Stones Muddy Waters

American Songwriter Jul 19

Remember When Dire Straits Utilized MTV’s Catch Phrase (And One of the Acts Who Said It) in Their Biggest Hit in 1985?

Dire Straits Mark Knopfler The Police George Martin

3 articles Jul 17

Creed John Mellencamp The Black Keys Sebastian Bach Mavis Staples The War and Treaty

American Songwriter, Loudwire, Rolling Stone

4 articles Jul 17

Bob Dylan Jad Tariq Julian Lage Jack White Alicia Keys

Americana UK, Clash Music, Louder Sound +1

La Libre Belgique – Musique & Festivals Jul 16

Bob Dylan de retour en Belgique le 29 octobre à la Lotto Arena

Bob Dylan

American Songwriter Jul 15

John Fogerty Said This CCR Song Had a “Disturbing” Inspiration, but Tom Fogerty Called It a “Musician’s Dream”

Creedence Clearwater Revival John Fogerty Tom Fogerty

Rolling Stone France Jul 15

Les 35 guitaristes qui ont joué dans le groupe de Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan Robbie Robertson Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Bob Britt Julian Lage Doug Lancio Joel Paterson

2 articles Jul 14

John Mellencamp

Consequence of Sound, Pop'n Music

Louder Sound Jul 14

"I was screaming inside, very intense, but not saying a word." The defiant story of Creedence Clearwater Revival's most understood song

Creedence Clearwater Revival John Fogerty

Louder Sound Jul 13

"Did he ask me to write a song with him? I didn’t take that seriously. We’d had a few pints." The night Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder partied 'til dawn with Bob Dylan in an Irish bar

Eddie Vedder Pearl Jam Bob Dylan Mike McCready Stevie Wonder George Harrison Neil Young Eric Clapton Lou Reed

Overview

Recent developments in roots rock include The Empty Pockets releasing a heartfelt track reflecting on enduring love amid everyday life, while Gord Downie's 'Secret Path' received a commemorative concert marking its 10th anniversary. Meanwhile, reflections on legendary artists such as Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, and Neil Young highlight their continued influence and touring activity well into their later years.

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Wildfires postpone concerts for The Black Keys, Creed, Sebastian Bach, and John Mellencamp

Bob Dylan announces 2026 UK tour

Aaron Lee Tasjan releases album 'Get Over It, Underdog'

John Mellencamp lance la tournée Greatest Hits et tient sa promesse

Bob Dylan recrute un nouveau guitariste pour sa tournée

Aaron Lee Tasjan releases album 'Get Over It, Underdog'

Bob Dylan recrute un nouveau guitariste pour sa tournée

Wildfires postpone concerts for The Black Keys, Creed, Sebastian Bach, and John Mellencamp

Bob Dylan announces 2026 UK tour

John Mellencamp lance la tournée Greatest Hits et tient sa promesse

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