Rare Earth
American rock band
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| 2023 | Wayne Baraks returns to the band as lead vocals and guitarist, rejoining Rare Earth after previously being a member from 1987-1994. |
| 2023 | Several artists performed Rare Earth's 'I Just Want to Celebrate' to kick off the 2023 Grammy Awards. |
| 2022 | Metallica released a live recording of their cover of Rare Earth's 'I Just Want to Celebrate' from the MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit Concert at Club Nokia in Los Angeles on May 12, 2014. |
| 2022 | A revamped Rare Earth lineup formed, featuring keyboardist Mike Bruner, returning singer/rhythm guitarist Wayne Baraks, and new members Dan Medawar, Ronnie Nelson, Michael 'Rollo' Rollin, Ron Cousineau, and Keith Christian. |
| December 8 2021 | Gil Bridges, the last original member of Rare Earth, died from COVID-19 complications at age 80. |
| 2020 | The 'Generation' soundtrack was reissued as a limited edition vinyl for Record Store Day, pressed on hot pink vinyl with only 2,000 copies. |
| March 2017 | Long-time guitarist Ray Monette announced his retirement from the band due to recurring back troubles, with Jerry 'Lew' Patterson taking his place. |
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