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Today Marks a Look at the Variety Show That Defined Sunday Night Television
The Ed Sullivan Show, an American television variety program, made its debut on CBS on June 20, 1948, initially under the title *Toast of the Town*...
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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.
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The River Tour Grossed $306.5 Million Around the World
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band embarked on "The River Tour" in 2016, a concert series that would become a significant event in the music i...
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Tupac and Biggie’s Mothers Shared the Stage in a Powerful Show of Unity
The 1999 MTV Video Music Awards, held on September 9, 1999, at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City, was a night filled with memorable per...
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On This Day: Paul Anka Turned a Teenage Crush Into the Classic Hit Diana
Paul Anka's iconic 1957 hit, "Diana," is more than just a catchy tune; it's a product of a specific creative moment and a collaborative recording p...
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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.
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The Censored Joke That Made Jack Paar Walk Off The Tonight Show
Discover the story of the one joke, a battle with censors, and the dramatic on-air walk-out that defined Jack Paar's revolutionary era of late-night TV.
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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.
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On This Day: The 2000 MTV VMAs Took Over Radio City Music Hall
The 2000 MTV Video Music Awards, a major live television event, required extensive planning and coordination to bring to fruition. Held on Septembe...
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Pattie Boyd Reflects on Lost Love Letters from George Harrison and Eric Clapton
Pattie Boyd Reflects on Lost Love Letters from George Harrison and Eric Clapton
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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.
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Three 1980 Rock Songs Recalled as Mall Classics by American Songwriter
Three 1980 Rock Songs Recalled as Mall Classics by American Songwriter
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