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How ‘Chantilly Lace’ Went From B-Side to the Big Bopper’s Signature Hit

How ‘Chantilly Lace’ Went From B-Side to the Big Bopper’s Signature Hit

Discover the incredible story of how The Big Bopper's iconic hit 'Chantilly Lace' was originally dismissed and released as a B-side.
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The Unexpected Disneyland Concert That Created One Of Rock History's Biggest Bands

The Unexpected Disneyland Concert That Created One Of Rock History's Biggest Bands

One of the biggest bands of the '70s got its start as Linda Ronstadt's backing band when she played Disneyland's Grad-Nite in 1971. Here's how it happened.
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Bruce Springsteen Expresses Heartbreak Over Death of Longtime Friend and Biographer Dave Marsh

Bruce Springsteen Expresses Heartbreak Over Death of Longtime Friend and Biographer Dave Marsh

Bruce Springsteen Expresses Heartbreak Over Death of Longtime Friend and Biographer Dave Marsh
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The 5 Best Rock Drum Solos Of The '60s

The 5 Best Rock Drum Solos Of The '60s

The 1960s were incredibly fertile years for musical experimentation, where drummers like these really pushed the boundaries of what rock and roll sounded like.
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The Real Reason Outerwear of 1980s Glam Metal Took Off When It Did

The Real Reason Outerwear of 1980s Glam Metal Took Off When It Did

Beyond the big hair, we explore the real cultural and economic reasons why the iconic leather and denim outerwear of 80s glam metal emerged when it did.
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The 1967 Beatles Masterpiece That's Actually Two Completely Different Recordings Spliced Together

The 1967 Beatles Masterpiece That's Actually Two Completely Different Recordings Spliced Together

John Lennon wrote a song for the Beatles in 1967 that was a studio masterwork, requiring George Martin to splice two very different recordings together.
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Jack Bruce's Favorite Cream Song, 'White Room,' Remains a Timeless Classic

Jack Bruce's Favorite Cream Song, 'White Room,' Remains a Timeless Classic

Jack Bruce's Favorite Cream Song, 'White Room,' Remains a Timeless Classic
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How old would Elvis Presley be today? Remembering the King

How old would Elvis Presley be today? Remembering the King

Forty-nine years have passed since Elvis Presley died on Aug. 16, 1977, in Memphis.
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Ritchie Blackmore on His Deep Purple Reunion: ‘It Could be the Last Time We See Each Other’

Ritchie Blackmore on His Deep Purple Reunion: ‘It Could be the Last Time We See Each Other’

"I was there to see old friends. I hadn’t seen [them] in 40 years and we're all getting older," Blackmore told Guitar Player about his one-off rendition of "Smoke on the Water" in Long Island
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Upbeat Gave 1960s Music Icons a Stage From Cleveland

Upbeat Gave 1960s Music Icons a Stage From Cleveland

The American musical television show "Upbeat" offered audiences a vibrant window into the popular music scene of the 1960s. Running from 1964 to 19...
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What was Elvis Presley's cause of death? Revisiting his final day

What was Elvis Presley's cause of death? Revisiting his final day

Elvis Presley died 49 years ago on Aug. 16, 1977, in Memphis. He was 42 years old.
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Legendary Bands That Really Did Start In Somebody's Garage

Legendary Bands That Really Did Start In Somebody's Garage

Everyone knows the trope of starting a band in a garage. Well, these legendary bands are the reason that trope exists. Remember that when your neighbor is loud.