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'60s Model Pattie Boyd Was Part Of A Legendary Rock 'N' Roll Love Triangle

'60s Model Pattie Boyd Was Part Of A Legendary Rock 'N' Roll Love Triangle

Pattie Boyd really had her finger on the pulse of music in the '60s and '70s, as she was involved with multiple A-list rockers and inspired several songs.

Why Ritchie Valens’ Label Put ‘La Bamba’ on the B-Side

Why Ritchie Valens’ Label Put ‘La Bamba’ on the B-Side

It became one of rock's most iconic songs, but Ritchie Valens' label initially refused to release 'La Bamba' as a single, burying it on a B-side.

How Freddie King Built His Signature Biting Blues-Guitar Sound

How Freddie King Built His Signature Biting Blues-Guitar Sound

A deep dive into the specific gear, unorthodox techniques, and stylistic fusions that made blues legend Freddie King a guitar icon.

What Fats Domino Lost When ABC-Paramount Split Him From Dave Bartholomew

What Fats Domino Lost When ABC-Paramount Split Him From Dave Bartholomew

In the cutthroat world of 1950s rock and roll, Fats Domino's loyalty to producer Dave Bartholomew was an act of quiet, profitable rebellion.

Why Roy Orbison Temporarily Quit Performing Before “Only the Lonely”

Why Roy Orbison Temporarily Quit Performing Before “Only the Lonely”

Before he was a legend, Roy Orbison was a struggling artist who nearly gave up. This is the story of his wilderness years and his comeback.

Tom Waits Brought His Distinctive Sound Into Musical Theater

Tom Waits Brought His Distinctive Sound Into Musical Theater

The Monkees, an American pop rock band formed in 1966, embarked on a unique musical journey that began with their debut album, *The Monkees*. This ...

5 Creedence Clearwater Revival Songs That Prove 1969 Was The Best Year Of Their Career

5 Creedence Clearwater Revival Songs That Prove 1969 Was The Best Year Of Their Career

All of Creedence Clearwater Revival's seven albums fall within a mere four years, from 1968 to their official breakup in 1972, but one year was their best ever.

Cream's Jack Bruce Recalls Single LSD-Influenced Performance at Liverpool University

Cream's Jack Bruce Recalls Single LSD-Influenced Performance at Liverpool University

Cream's Jack Bruce Recalls Single LSD-Influenced Performance at Liverpool University

Born 90 Years Ago Today, This Rock Pioneer Got His Start Opening For Elvis

Born 90 Years Ago Today, This Rock Pioneer Got His Start Opening For Elvis

In 1955, a musician would share a Lubbock, Texas, stage with Elvis Presley and burn so bright for four years that rock 'n' roll would never be the same again.

This Day in History: Led Zeppelin’s First Tour Began in Scandinavia

This Day in History: Led Zeppelin’s First Tour Began in Scandinavia

The Scandinavian Tour of September 1968 represents a crucial period in the formation of Led Zeppelin, marking their first public performances. Howe...

5 Of The Shortest Guitar Solos In Rock History — And The Catchiest

5 Of The Shortest Guitar Solos In Rock History — And The Catchiest

Some great guitarists have learned to craft licks that are catchy, serve the song, and even act as one of its highlights without overstaying its welcome.

5 Classic Rock Hits That Were Way Bigger Outside The US

5 Classic Rock Hits That Were Way Bigger Outside The US

The Runaways, Cheap Trick, Sparks, and more all recorded singles that were far more popular in Japan or Europe than they were here in America.