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Bands you didn’t know still rocked

Published 10:07 PM EST, Tue January 28, 2014
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It's been more than three decades, but Motley Crue will rock no more. The group has announced that they are breaking up and will be heading out on their final tour. What? You didn't know they were still together? Well, here are some other bands you may have forgotten were still together:
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It's been more than three decades, but Motley Crue will rock no more. The group has announced that they are breaking up and will be heading out on their final tour. What? You didn't know they were still together? Well, here are some other bands you may have forgotten were still together:
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REO Speedwagon still "Can't Fight This Feeling." The band, fronted by vocalist Kevin Cronin, had a successful Midwest Rock N' Roll Express tour in 2013.
Bands you didn't know still rocked —
REO Speedwagon still "Can't Fight This Feeling." The band, fronted by vocalist Kevin Cronin, had a successful Midwest Rock N' Roll Express tour in 2013.
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The Who may not be as high profile with their longevity as the Rolling Stones, but this British band has been around since 1964. They've quit touring before but seem to keep coming back, most recently announcing plans for a "final" tour in 2015.
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The Who may not be as high profile with their longevity as the Rolling Stones, but this British band has been around since 1964. They've quit touring before but seem to keep coming back, most recently announcing plans for a "final" tour in 2015.
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While you wait for that ABBA reunion, Swedish pop group Ace of Base is still around. The three Berggren siblings and Ulf "Buddha" Ekberg are now down to one sibling and Ekberg, plus singer Clara Hagman.
Bands you didn't know still rocked —
While you wait for that ABBA reunion, Swedish pop group Ace of Base is still around. The three Berggren siblings and Ulf "Buddha" Ekberg are now down to one sibling and Ekberg, plus singer Clara Hagman.
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Devo has been "whipping it good" since 1978. Not only do they still jam, but they have also expanded their brand into a planned musical and film.
Bands you didn't know still rocked —
Devo has been "whipping it good" since 1978. Not only do they still jam, but they have also expanded their brand into a planned musical and film.
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'80s supergroup Asia had one of their biggest hits, "Heat of the Moment," in 1982 but that hasn't stopped them for continuing to rock out. Guitarist Steve Howe retired in 2013.
Bands you didn't know still rocked —
'80s supergroup Asia had one of their biggest hits, "Heat of the Moment," in 1982 but that hasn't stopped them for continuing to rock out. Guitarist Steve Howe retired in 2013.
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Iron Maiden hasn't let age stop them. While the heavy metal band saw their most success in the early '80s, they announced a two-year "Maiden England World Tour" in 2012.
Bands you didn't know still rocked —
Iron Maiden hasn't let age stop them. While the heavy metal band saw their most success in the early '80s, they announced a two-year "Maiden England World Tour" in 2012.
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In 2013, The Eagles released a documentary, "History of the Eagles," and went on tour. Fans have been digging them since their debut album in 1972.
Bands you didn't know still rocked —
In 2013, The Eagles released a documentary, "History of the Eagles," and went on tour. Fans have been digging them since their debut album in 1972.
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Canadian rock group Loverboy still jams "Working for the Weekend," and fans can't seem to get enough.
Bands you didn't know still rocked —
Canadian rock group Loverboy still jams "Working for the Weekend," and fans can't seem to get enough.
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Yes, The Fixx is definitely in. The New Wave band was formed in London in the 1970s and is still making music. "One Thing Leads to Another" still gets the crowds moving.
Bands you didn't know still rocked —
Yes, The Fixx is definitely in. The New Wave band was formed in London in the 1970s and is still making music. "One Thing Leads to Another" still gets the crowds moving.
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When it comes to the music industry, ZZ Top has got legs. The bearded trio has been on the scene since 1969.
Bands you didn't know still rocked —
When it comes to the music industry, ZZ Top has got legs. The bearded trio has been on the scene since 1969.
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Los del Rio has been together since 1962, but the duo didn't find success until 1996 with "Macarena." They are still caliente.
Bands you didn't know still rocked —
Los del Rio has been together since 1962, but the duo didn't find success until 1996 with "Macarena." They are still caliente.
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Brothers Angus and Malcolm Young probably didn't expect to still be rocking out when they formed AC/DC in 1973, but they still go at it hard. The band released a live album in 2012.
Bands you didn't know still rocked —
Brothers Angus and Malcolm Young probably didn't expect to still be rocking out when they formed AC/DC in 1973, but they still go at it hard. The band released a live album in 2012.
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