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How Robby Krieger Wrote “Light My Fire” — and Jim Morrison Made Its Most Famous Lyric Defiant

How Robby Krieger Wrote “Light My Fire” — and Jim Morrison Made Its Most Famous Lyric Defiant

It was a song born in a flash of inspiration that became one of rock's most iconic and controversial anthems, forcing The Doors to defend it for years.
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How “The Weight” Became a Classic Despite Its Modest Chart Run

How “The Weight” Became a Classic Despite Its Modest Chart Run

It became a timeless anthem, but the story behind The Band's 'The Weight' is one of artistic vision triumphing over commercial doubt and a lukewarm start.
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This Evocative 1988 Rock No. 1, Built From A Nearly-Scrapped Slash Riff, Topped The Charts 38 Years Ago Today

This Evocative 1988 Rock No. 1, Built From A Nearly-Scrapped Slash Riff, Topped The Charts 38 Years Ago Today

Guns N' Roses scored their first and only No. 1 hit with a song built on a guitar riff Slash came up with on the fly and didn't take seriously.
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The Best Laid-Back Classic Rock For Your Dinner Party Playlist

The Best Laid-Back Classic Rock For Your Dinner Party Playlist

Made for laid-back vibes and easy listening, these timeless classic rock tracks will bring just the right energy to your dinner party playlist.
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New Order Keyboardist Gillian Morris Is ‘Living With Cancer’

New Order Keyboardist Gillian Morris Is ‘Living With Cancer’

"We are enormously grateful for everyone's kindness and support and would appreciate some privacy as I continue with my treatment," the musician wrote in a statement to New Order fans
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5 Debut Albums That Changed Rock History, Ranked

5 Debut Albums That Changed Rock History, Ranked

These debut albums by the Ramones, the Strokes, the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Black Sabbath, and the Velvet Underground changed the trajectory of rock.
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The History of Radio Festivals and the Rise of the All-Star Concert Bill

The History of Radio Festivals and the Rise of the All-Star Concert Bill

From local station promos to nationwide holiday traditions, this is the story of how radio festivals and their all-star lineups changed music.
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Billy Morrison Shares Anecdotes on Rock Legends Including Ozzy Osbourne and Lemmy Kilmister

Billy Morrison Shares Anecdotes on Rock Legends Including Ozzy Osbourne and Lemmy Kilmister

Billy Morrison Shares Anecdotes on Rock Legends Including Ozzy Osbourne and Lemmy Kilmister
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Van Halen's 1986 New Haven Concert Featuring Sammy Hagar Receives Standalone Live Release

Van Halen's 1986 New Haven Concert Featuring Sammy Hagar Receives Standalone Live Release

Van Halen's 1986 New Haven Concert Featuring Sammy Hagar Receives Standalone Live Release
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Gerard Way Hints at New My Chemical Romance Album: ‘You Guys Deserve Another Record’

Gerard Way Hints at New My Chemical Romance Album: ‘You Guys Deserve Another Record’

"we kind of always wanted to make another record, so we hope to," singer told Alamodome fans of band's long-awaited follow-up to 2010’s Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys
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Paul McCartney's Guitar Contributions to The Beatles, Including 'Ticket to Ride,' Highlighted

Paul McCartney's Guitar Contributions to The Beatles, Including 'Ticket to Ride,' Highlighted

Paul McCartney's Guitar Contributions to The Beatles, Including 'Ticket to Ride,' Highlighted
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Def Leppard Announces First Authorized Feature-Length Documentary, 'Long Live Def Leppard'

Def Leppard Announces First Authorized Feature-Length Documentary, 'Long Live Def Leppard'

Def Leppard Announces First Authorized Feature-Length Documentary, 'Long Live Def Leppard'