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Ryan Smith Masters Gil Evans Reissue for Verve Vault Series

Ryan Smith Masters Gil Evans Reissue for Verve Vault Series

Ryan Smith Masters Gil Evans Reissue for Verve Vault Series
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Elliot Mintz Challenges Long-Held Belief on John Lennon and Paul McCartney's Last Meeting

Elliot Mintz Challenges Long-Held Belief on John Lennon and Paul McCartney's Last Meeting

Elliot Mintz Challenges Long-Held Belief on John Lennon and Paul McCartney's Last Meeting
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The 6 Best Harmonica Solos In Rock History

The 6 Best Harmonica Solos In Rock History

There are some rock songs with a harmonica that stand out from the rest, and we're betting you already know - and love - our selections.
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Elvis Presley's 1971 Studio Jam of Bob Dylan's 'Don't Think Twice, It's All Right' Becomes Legendary Moment

Elvis Presley's 1971 Studio Jam of Bob Dylan's 'Don't Think Twice, It's All Right' Becomes Legendary Moment

Elvis Presley's 1971 Studio Jam of Bob Dylan's 'Don't Think Twice, It's All Right' Becomes Legendary Moment
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The Tiny Arrangement Decisions That Separate a Great Hip-Hop Tribute Medley From a Generic Cover Set

The Tiny Arrangement Decisions That Separate a Great Hip-Hop Tribute Medley From a Generic Cover Set

What makes a hip hop tribute medley truly great? A look at the subtle but crucial musical arrangement decisions that elevate a performance from a cover to a classic.
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Why the Hip Hop Honors 2000s Ceremonies Now Read Like a Snapshot of Canon Formation

Why the Hip Hop Honors 2000s Ceremonies Now Read Like a Snapshot of Canon Formation

A look back at the VH1 Hip Hop Honors reveals how the 2000s awards show was surprisingly adept at defining the foundational artists of the genre.
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How Hip-Hop Honors Shows Can Be a Starter Map for Exploring Classic Rap Catalogs

How Hip-Hop Honors Shows Can Be a Starter Map for Exploring Classic Rap Catalogs

Overwhelmed by decades of classic rap? Use the artists celebrated at Hip Hop Honors as your guide to exploring the genre's most iconic eras and sounds.
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Why Queen Latifah Was the Ideal Anchor for Hip Hop Honors: All Hail the Queens

Why Queen Latifah Was the Ideal Anchor for Hip Hop Honors: All Hail the Queens

Exploring why Queen Latifah's career, from rap pioneer to Hollywood star, made her the perfect host for VH1's 2016 tribute to women in hip-hop.
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Black Sabbath's 'Paranoid' Performance in 1970 Belgium Preceded UK Chart Success

Black Sabbath's 'Paranoid' Performance in 1970 Belgium Preceded UK Chart Success

Black Sabbath's 'Paranoid' Performance in 1970 Belgium Preceded UK Chart Success
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How Nat King Cole Blended Jazz Piano, Intimate Vocals, and Orchestra Into a Signature Sound

How Nat King Cole Blended Jazz Piano, Intimate Vocals, and Orchestra Into a Signature Sound

Explore the unique genius of Nat King Cole and the distinct combination of voice, piano, and arrangement that created his iconic, inimitable sound.
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50 Years Ago Today: The Rolling Stones Right the Wrongs of Altamont at Massive U.K. Festival

50 Years Ago Today: The Rolling Stones Right the Wrongs of Altamont at Massive U.K. Festival

The Hell's Angels remained peaceful this time, and an estimated 200,000 fans saw the Stones at Knebworth, along with Lynyrd Skynyrd, Todd Rundgren, and 10cc
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Guitarist Lee Underwood Passes Away at 88

Guitarist Lee Underwood Passes Away at 88

Guitarist Lee Underwood Passes Away at 88