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American Songwriter Jul 30

Born 74 Years Ago Today in Minnesota, the Songwriter Behind Barbara Mandrell’s Signature Hit and Classics by Reba McEntire, Charley Pride, and Rod Stewart

Barbara Mandrell Reba McEntire Charley Pride Rod Stewart Kris Kristofferson The Beatles Aretha Franklin George Michael Ronnie Milsap Faith Hill

Rolling Stone Jul 30

Watch the Grateful Dead Tear Through ‘Brown-Eyed Women’ in 1991

Grateful Dead Bruce Hornsby Jerry Garcia Bobby Weir Phil Lesh Bill Kreutzmann Mickey Hart

Twangville Jul 30

Aaron Lee Tasjan – Get Over It, Underdog

Aaron Lee Tasjan Todd Snider Lydia Loveless

Magnet Magazine Jul 29

Bob Dylan Had His Infamous Motorcycle Accident 60 Years Ago Today

Bob Dylan Robyn Hitchcock Steve Earle Ben Lee Ryan Miller Steve Wynn Joan as Police Woman

PopMatters Jul 28

Aaron Lee Tasjan Holds a Funhouse Mirror to America

Aaron Lee Tasjan Todd Snider John Lennon Paul McCartney Lydia Loveless

Louder Sound Jul 28

"It was a critical mistake, and ultimately it broke up the band." How Creedence Clearwater Revival fell to pieces

Creedence Clearwater Revival John Fogerty Stu Cook Tom Fogerty Bruce Springsteen Robbie Robertson Fats Domino

Billboard Jul 27

John Mellencamp Slams Trump’s ‘Stupid F–king Idea’ to Rename Gulf of Mexico While Singing a Rock Classic

John Mellencamp Donald Trump

American Songwriter Jul 27

Remember When Dire Straits’ Long-Awaited Comeback Also Turned Out To Be Their Farewell in 1991?

Dire Straits Mark Knopfler John Illsley The Bug

Rock Metal Mag Jul 27

The Commoners : Single Runnin’ Blind

The Commoners Sam Cooke Otis Redding

American Songwriter Jul 27

Remember When Rod Stewart Covered a Van Morrison Classic in 1993?

Rod Stewart Van Morrison The Chieftains Tina Turner Tom Waits Kenny Rogers Andy Williams Barry Manilow

6 articles Jul 25

Bob Dylan Bon Iver Justin Vernon Monica Martin Phil Cook Kevin Morby Katie Crutchfield Aaron Dessner Fred again..

Consequence of Sound, NME, Pop'n Music +3

American Songwriter Jul 25

4 of Levon Helm’s Grittiest and Greatest Vocals From His Time in The Band

The Band Levon Helm Richard Manuel Robbie Robertson

5 articles Jul 25

Chris Robinson Free Jack White The Black Crowes Robert Johnson The White Stripes

Consequence of Sound, Louder Sound, NME +2

American Songwriter Jul 25

4 Rock Anthems From the 90s That Melissa Etheridge Wrote by Herself

Melissa Etheridge 1990s

American Songwriter Jul 24

On This Day in 1977, Dire Straits Recorded the Demo That Landed Them a Record Deal and Produced an International Hit

Dire Straits John Illsley

2 articles Jul 24

Aaron Lee Tasjan

American Songwriter, Happy Mag

Magnet Magazine Jul 23

The Black Crowes Released “Three Snakes And One Charm” 30 Years Ago Today

The Black Crowes

American Songwriter Jul 22

John Fogerty’s Deep Sadness Inspired One of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Biggest Hits From the 70s

Creedence Clearwater Revival John Fogerty Tom Fogerty

Pollstar Jul 22

Grateful Dead Meet-Up At The Movies Returns To Cinemas Aug. 8-10, Celebrating 1991 Giants Stadium Gig

Grateful Dead Jerry Garcia Bobby Weir Phil Lesh Bill Kreutzmann Mickey Hart Bruce Hornsby

Billboard Jul 21

Grateful Dead Partners With Vineyard Vines for New Menswear Collection: Here’s How to Shop Online

American Songwriter Jul 30

Born 74 Years Ago Today in Minnesota, the Songwriter Behind Barbara Mandrell’s Signature Hit and Classics by Reba McEntire, Charley Pride, and Rod Stewart

Barbara Mandrell Reba McEntire Charley Pride Rod Stewart Kris Kristofferson The Beatles Aretha Franklin George Michael Ronnie Milsap Faith Hill

Twangville Jul 30

Aaron Lee Tasjan – Get Over It, Underdog

Aaron Lee Tasjan Todd Snider Lydia Loveless

PopMatters Jul 28

Aaron Lee Tasjan Holds a Funhouse Mirror to America

Aaron Lee Tasjan Todd Snider John Lennon Paul McCartney Lydia Loveless

Billboard Jul 27

John Mellencamp Slams Trump’s ‘Stupid F–king Idea’ to Rename Gulf of Mexico While Singing a Rock Classic

John Mellencamp Donald Trump

Rock Metal Mag Jul 27

The Commoners : Single Runnin’ Blind

The Commoners Sam Cooke Otis Redding

6 articles Jul 25

Bob Dylan Bon Iver Justin Vernon Monica Martin Phil Cook Kevin Morby Katie Crutchfield Aaron Dessner Fred again..

Consequence of Sound, NME, Pop'n Music +3

5 articles Jul 25

Chris Robinson Free Jack White The Black Crowes Robert Johnson The White Stripes

Consequence of Sound, Louder Sound, NME +2

American Songwriter Jul 24

On This Day in 1977, Dire Straits Recorded the Demo That Landed Them a Record Deal and Produced an International Hit

Dire Straits John Illsley

Magnet Magazine Jul 23

The Black Crowes Released “Three Snakes And One Charm” 30 Years Ago Today

The Black Crowes

Pollstar Jul 22

Grateful Dead Meet-Up At The Movies Returns To Cinemas Aug. 8-10, Celebrating 1991 Giants Stadium Gig

Grateful Dead Jerry Garcia Bobby Weir Phil Lesh Bill Kreutzmann Mickey Hart Bruce Hornsby

Rolling Stone Jul 30

Watch the Grateful Dead Tear Through ‘Brown-Eyed Women’ in 1991

Grateful Dead Bruce Hornsby Jerry Garcia Bobby Weir Phil Lesh Bill Kreutzmann Mickey Hart

Magnet Magazine Jul 29

Bob Dylan Had His Infamous Motorcycle Accident 60 Years Ago Today

Bob Dylan Robyn Hitchcock Steve Earle Ben Lee Ryan Miller Steve Wynn Joan as Police Woman

Louder Sound Jul 28

"It was a critical mistake, and ultimately it broke up the band." How Creedence Clearwater Revival fell to pieces

Creedence Clearwater Revival John Fogerty Stu Cook Tom Fogerty Bruce Springsteen Robbie Robertson Fats Domino

American Songwriter Jul 27

Remember When Dire Straits’ Long-Awaited Comeback Also Turned Out To Be Their Farewell in 1991?

Dire Straits Mark Knopfler John Illsley The Bug

American Songwriter Jul 27

Remember When Rod Stewart Covered a Van Morrison Classic in 1993?

Rod Stewart Van Morrison The Chieftains Tina Turner Tom Waits Kenny Rogers Andy Williams Barry Manilow

American Songwriter Jul 25

4 of Levon Helm’s Grittiest and Greatest Vocals From His Time in The Band

The Band Levon Helm Richard Manuel Robbie Robertson

American Songwriter Jul 25

4 Rock Anthems From the 90s That Melissa Etheridge Wrote by Herself

Melissa Etheridge 1990s

2 articles Jul 24

Aaron Lee Tasjan

American Songwriter, Happy Mag

American Songwriter Jul 22

John Fogerty’s Deep Sadness Inspired One of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Biggest Hits From the 70s

Creedence Clearwater Revival John Fogerty Tom Fogerty

Billboard Jul 21

Grateful Dead Partners With Vineyard Vines for New Menswear Collection: Here’s How to Shop Online

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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