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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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The River Tour Grossed $306.5 Million Around the World

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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'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.
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Richard Manuel’s Difficult Final Years With The Band

Richard Manuel’s Difficult Final Years With The Band

An exploration of the life and struggles of Richard Manuel, the soulful voice of The Band, whose artistry clashed with the pressures of the music industry.
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Jon Small, Billy Joel's Former Bandmate and Collaborator, Dies

Jon Small, Billy Joel's Former Bandmate and Collaborator, Dies

Jon Small, Billy Joel's Former Bandmate and Collaborator, Dies
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The ‘Witch’ from Black Sabbath’s Classic Album Cover Is Now a Musician

The ‘Witch’ from Black Sabbath’s Classic Album Cover Is Now a Musician

"I still find it a little bizarre at times being the Black Sabbath 'witch woman' since of course I'm also a lot of other things," Louisa Livingstone says
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Paul McCartney's 1980 Tokyo Arrest for Marijuana Possession Led to Nine-Day Detention and Canceled Tour

Paul McCartney's 1980 Tokyo Arrest for Marijuana Possession Led to Nine-Day Detention and Canceled Tour

Paul McCartney's 1980 Tokyo Arrest for Marijuana Possession Led to Nine-Day Detention and Canceled Tour
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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.
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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.
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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

Pattie Boyd Reflects on Lost Love Letters from George Harrison and Eric Clapton