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The Truth About Eddie Cochran and Gene Vincent’s “Be-Bop-A-Lula” Session

The Truth About Eddie Cochran and Gene Vincent’s “Be-Bop-A-Lula” Session

The story of a legendary recording session often involves myths. Here's the real story of the accidental genius behind a rock and roll classic.
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Why Carl Perkins Never Recreated His Sun Records Chemistry With Sam Phillips

Why Carl Perkins Never Recreated His Sun Records Chemistry With Sam Phillips

Explore the story of how rockabilly pioneer Carl Perkins risked his career by defending his producer, Sam Phillips, against major record labels.
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Chrissie Hynde hates cameras and talking about herself. She made a Pretenders doc anyway

Chrissie Hynde hates cameras and talking about herself. She made a Pretenders doc anyway

Chrissie Hynde is not one for looking back
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Little Richard's 1955 Hit Crossed From the R&B Charts to Pop

Little Richard's 1955 Hit Crossed From the R&B Charts to Pop

Little Richard's "Tutti Frutti," recorded in 1955, stands as a monumental achievement in the history of popular music, widely recognized as a found...
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Classic Covers The Original Artists Admitted Were Better Than Theirs

Classic Covers The Original Artists Admitted Were Better Than Theirs

Artists as big as Dolly Parton, Tom Petty, Paul McCartney, and Bob Dylan admitted that these covers of their songs were even better than the originals.
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Best Things: Choose Between “I Wanna Hold Your Hand” and Kissing

Best Things: Choose Between “I Wanna Hold Your Hand” and Kissing

Songs or smooches?
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Dorothy LaBostrie Helped Rewrite Tutti Frutti Under a Tight Deadline

Dorothy LaBostrie Helped Rewrite Tutti Frutti Under a Tight Deadline

Little Richard's iconic rock and roll anthem, "Tutti Frutti," is celebrated for its explosive energy and groundbreaking sound. However, the journey...
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How Buddy Holly Got Around a Record-Label Restriction to Re-Record “That’ll Be the Day”

How Buddy Holly Got Around a Record-Label Restriction to Re-Record “That’ll Be the Day”

Buddy Holly's signature song, 'That'll Be the Day,' was famously rejected by his label before a defiant act of creative will turned it into a No. 1 hit.
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The Young Rascals' Early Career and Rise to Stardom Explored

The Young Rascals' Early Career and Rise to Stardom Explored

The Young Rascals' Early Career and Rise to Stardom Explored
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How George Harrison Developed a Songwriting Style Distinct From Lennon and McCartney

How George Harrison Developed a Songwriting Style Distinct From Lennon and McCartney

George Harrison's unique approach to songwriting, influenced by Eastern music and complex chords, often baffled his more conventional bandmates.
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Pete Townshend Identifies Rap and Hip-Hop as Modern Voices of Youth and Social Tension

Pete Townshend Identifies Rap and Hip-Hop as Modern Voices of Youth and Social Tension

Pete Townshend Identifies Rap and Hip-Hop as Modern Voices of Youth and Social Tension
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On This Day: Little Richard Recorded the Rock and Roll Classic Tutti Frutti

On This Day: Little Richard Recorded the Rock and Roll Classic Tutti Frutti

"Tutti Frutti," a song that would become a cornerstone of the rock and roll era, originated from an unexpected moment of frustration and improvisat...