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The Hidden Influence Behind 1990s grunge Style Most Histories Skip

The Hidden Influence Behind 1990s grunge Style Most Histories Skip

Beyond the Seattle flannel, the story of 90s grunge fashion has a hidden chapter: the radical, feminist-driven style of the Riot Grrrl movement.
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Why Alice in Chains Could Barely Tour During Layne Staley’s Final Years With the Band

Why Alice in Chains Could Barely Tour During Layne Staley’s Final Years With the Band

By the mid-90s, Alice in Chains was one of the biggest bands in the world, but frontman Layne Staley's refusal to tour marked the beginning of the end.
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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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Dorothy LaBostrie Helped Rewrite Tutti Frutti Under a Tight Deadline

Dorothy LaBostrie Helped Rewrite Tutti Frutti Under a Tight Deadline

Little Richard's iconic rock and roll anthem, "Tutti Frutti," is celebrated for its explosive energy and groundbreaking sound. However, the journey...
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The Truth Behind the Rumor That Chester Bennington Turned Down Creed’s “My Sacrifice”

The Truth Behind the Rumor That Chester Bennington Turned Down Creed’s “My Sacrifice”

Exploring the persistent rock rumor that Linkin Park's Chester Bennington passed on a major hit and the real career choices that truly defined his legacy.
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6 Festival Moments That Can Turn a Casual Crowd Into a Singalong

6 Festival Moments That Can Turn a Casual Crowd Into a Singalong

From surprise covers to legacy anthems, we explore the six types of moments that can transform a huge festival crowd into a unified, singing whole.
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The Truth About Eddie Cochran and Gene Vincent’s “Be-Bop-A-Lula” Session

The Truth About Eddie Cochran and Gene Vincent’s “Be-Bop-A-Lula” Session

The story of a legendary recording session often involves myths. Here's the real story of the accidental genius behind a rock and roll classic.
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How “I Wanna Be Sedated” Grew From a Ramones Album Track Into a Punk Classic

How “I Wanna Be Sedated” Grew From a Ramones Album Track Into a Punk Classic

It became one of the most iconic punk anthems ever, but the story behind the Ramones' 'I Wanna Be Sedated' is a classic tale of artistic vision versus label logic.
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How Robby Krieger Wrote “Light My Fire” — and Jim Morrison Made Its Most Famous Lyric Defiant

How Robby Krieger Wrote “Light My Fire” — and Jim Morrison Made Its Most Famous Lyric Defiant

It was a song born in a flash of inspiration that became one of rock's most iconic and controversial anthems, forcing The Doors to defend it for years.
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Why Carl Perkins Never Recreated His Sun Records Chemistry With Sam Phillips

Why Carl Perkins Never Recreated His Sun Records Chemistry With Sam Phillips

Explore the story of how rockabilly pioneer Carl Perkins risked his career by defending his producer, Sam Phillips, against major record labels.
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David Byrne Challenges the Idea of an Album With Expanded ‘Who Is the Sky?’

David Byrne Challenges the Idea of an Album With Expanded ‘Who Is the Sky?’

Listen to "My Madness," "T Shirt," and other songs from new version of album, which precedes the release of Byrne's Sleeping Beauties book
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On This Day: Little Richard Recorded the Rock and Roll Classic Tutti Frutti

On This Day: Little Richard Recorded the Rock and Roll Classic Tutti Frutti

"Tutti Frutti," a song that would become a cornerstone of the rock and roll era, originated from an unexpected moment of frustration and improvisat...