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How Stan Getz Developed One of Jazz’s Most Recognizable Saxophone Sounds

How Stan Getz Developed One of Jazz’s Most Recognizable Saxophone Sounds

Explore the life and artistry of saxophonist Stan Getz, from his early influences to his bossa nova fame, and discover what made his sound so unique.
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How Lee Morgan’s Last-Minute “Sidewinder” Became an Unexpected Jazz Hit

How Lee Morgan’s Last-Minute “Sidewinder” Became an Unexpected Jazz Hit

The story of how jazz trumpeter Lee Morgan's biggest hit, 'The Sidewinder,' was a last-minute tune he almost discarded.
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Cubs BCB After Dark: Will Crow-Armstrong win the HR crown?

Cubs BCB After Dark: Will Crow-Armstrong win the HR crown?

The late-night, early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if Pete Crow-Armstrong will add a HR title to his accolades.
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Did Big Bill Broonzy Really Walk Out of an Album Release?

Did Big Bill Broonzy Really Walk Out of an Album Release?

The story of why legendary bluesman Big Bill Broonzy dramatically walked out of his own album release party, a protest for artistic dignity.
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How Charley Patton’s First Recordings Helped Define Delta Blues

How Charley Patton’s First Recordings Helped Define Delta Blues

Decades before rock and roll, a Mississippi bluesman named Charley Patton recorded a body of work so raw and powerful that studios balked.
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How Son House Vanished From the Blues and Returned Two Decades Later

How Son House Vanished From the Blues and Returned Two Decades Later

Explore the life and legacy of Delta blues icon Son House, whose raw, powerful music vanished for decades only to be rediscovered and influence generations.
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Why Dimebag Darrell Turned Down the Chance to Join Megadeth Before Pantera Broke Through

Why Dimebag Darrell Turned Down the Chance to Join Megadeth Before Pantera Broke Through

Before Pantera redefined metal, a moment of doubt and a pivotal job offer nearly sent iconic guitarist Dimebag Darrell down a different path.
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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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How Hip-Hop and Rock Crossovers Became a Festival Favorite

How Hip-Hop and Rock Crossovers Became a Festival Favorite

Explore the powerful chemistry between hip-hop and rock, from iconic mashups to the festival stages where these unlikely collaborations create electric moments.
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Otis Blue Reached No. 6 in the UK and Stayed on the Chart for 75 Weeks

Otis Blue Reached No. 6 in the UK and Stayed on the Chart for 75 Weeks

Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul, often simply referred to as Otis Blue, stands as a pivotal moment in the career of soul singer Otis Redding. Rel...
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How Phil Lynott Clashed With the Industry Over Thin Lizzy’s Singles

How Phil Lynott Clashed With the Industry Over Thin Lizzy’s Singles

Exploring the clash between Phil Lynott's poetic vision for Thin Lizzy and the commercial demands of a music industry that didn't always get it.
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From the 2006 archives: Bob Seger is back, upbeat and ready to roll

From the 2006 archives: Bob Seger is back, upbeat and ready to roll

As Bob Seger's 2006 comeback album "Face the Problem" is reissued, we revisit the Michigan rocker's interview as he returned from a decade hiatus.