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Here's a look ahead to concert appearances by more than 80 huge acts.

Co-founder joined the group for a special rendition of "Smoke on the Water."

Other than a brief return with Rainbow in the mid-'10s, he hasn't played rock music in decades.

They're piling new dates onto a globe-trotting tour in support of the new album 'Splat!'

Jefferson Starship also appeared at the tour's opening night.

The Deep Purple and Black Sabbath star expressed gratitude for his long career.

He admits he was "as much to blame as anyone" for the Mark II lineup's end.

More than a dozen members have passed through the metal architects' lineup over the years, but their core sound has remained true.

Band's 24th album advances the economy of song as they approach 60th anniversary.

Two more legendary classic-rock acts return with new music, just weeks after fellow stalwarts Paul McCartney, Yes, and Peter Frampton.