Milli Vanilli: The Rise and Fall of Pop’s Most Notorious Duo
Pop music has always blended spectacle and talent in equal parts, where image and artistry are intertwined to captivate audiences. Few...
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Woody Guthrie’s List of 33 New Year’s Resolutions From 1943
On January 1, 1943, Woody Guthrie, the renowned American folk music icon, wrote down a set of 33 "New Years Rulin's" in his journal,...
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Tibetan Musical Notation: A Sacred Sound Tradition
Religions often adapt to the cultures that host them, moulding themselves to local traditions and sensibilities. This phenomenon was...
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That Time Joe Strummer Disappeared For Six Weeks, Later To Be Found Living Rough In Paris
In early 1982, The Clash found themselves in a turbulent period marked by internal friction and brewing tensions. Despite the impending...
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The Chaotic Road to Nowhere: The Sex Pistols’ Anarchy Tour of 1976
The Anarchy Tour of 1976, perhaps one of the most infamous tours in rock history, was marked by controversy, cancellations, and moments...
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The Day A 10 Year Old Elvis Came Fifth in Talent Show (And Ended Up With A Spanking)
It's October 3, 1945 and a 10yr old Elvis Aaron Presley stands on a chair at the Mississippi-Alabama Fair and Dairy Show, held in Tupelo ...
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Rock Stars and Their Parents, 1971
In the late 1960s, Life magazine, renowned for its photojournalism, presented a feature that offered a new perspective on some of the...
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The Tragedies in Roy Orbison’s Life: A Story of Love, Loss, and Resilience
Roy Orbison, the man with the haunting voice and the sorrowful ballads, carried the weight of personal grief through much of his life....
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A Very Decadent Rolling Stones Summer In Villa Nellcôte
Commissioned in 1854 by a businessman named Eugene Thomas, in 1971 Villa Nellcôte, in Villefranche-sur-Mer on the Côte D'Azur was the...
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The Madman Behind the Drums: The Wild Life of Ginger Baker
It’s 1966, and tensions in Cream are running high. During a rehearsal, Eric Clapton plays a blistering riff, letting the notes ripple...
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The Isley Brothers and Little Richard, Jimi Hendrix's Road to Fame
Before Jimi Hendrix became one of the most era-defining musicians of the 1970s, he was a struggling session musician. Known then as...
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The Death Of Cliff Burton.
On September 27, 1986, Metallica suffered a devastating loss that would change the band forever. Cliff Burton, the group’s groundbreaking...
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The History of Studio 54: A 1970s Disco Palace of Fame, Scandal, and Cultural Impact
In the heart of Manhattan, a former CBS television and radio studio on 254 West 54th Street was reborn into what became one of the most...
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The Tragic Death of Peter Tosh: Unravelling the Mystery Behind His Murder
Peter Tosh, one of the most iconic and revolutionary figures in reggae music, was brutally murdered on the night of September 11, 1987....
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George Harrison and Friends, and their Concert for Bangladesh: A Musical Response to a Humanitarian Crisis
In the early 1970s, the world witnessed a humanitarian disaster unfolding in East Pakistan, now Bangladesh, amid the Bangladesh...
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A Mad Day Out With Don McCullin And The Beatles
During the recording of "The White Album" on July 28, 1968, the Beatles dedicated the day to racing around London for a photoshoot,...
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Ella Fitzgerald, Illinois Jacquet, Norman Granz and Dizzy Gillespie Arrested in Houston: A Night of Music, Dice, and Defiance
On October 7, 1955, an incident unfolded in Houston, Texas, that echoed the tensions of the era and highlighted the struggle for civil...
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The Last Time Pink Floyd Met Syd Barrett
The Syd Barrett whom Roger Waters encountered during their time at Cambridgeshire High School For Boys was markedly distinct from the one...
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The Mysterious Death of Brian Jones
The death of Brian Jones, a founding member of The Rolling Stones, has remained one of rock music's most enduring mysteries. On July 3,...
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A Great Day in Harlem: Capturing the Heartbeat of Jazz
On August 12, 1958, a remarkable event in the history of jazz and photography took place at 17 East 126th Street, between Fifth and...
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Story of Jimmie Nicol: The Beatles' Temporary Drummer
When Ringo Starr fell ill with tonsillitis and was hospitalised on 3 June 1964, just before the Beatles' 1964 tour of Australia, the...
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Bo Diddley And His Tips On Surviving Life (Including Smelling Good, Guns, Drugs and Lawyers)
Below, Bo Diddley offers wisdom gleaned from a lifetime of navigating the complexities of the music industry and beyond, sharing his...
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Lady You Shot Me - The Final Night And Questions Surrounding Sam Cooke's Death
On the evening of December 10, 1964, at 9 p.m. in Los Angeles, all eyes were on Sam Cooke at Martoni’s Italian restaurant. The...
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Outrageously Good Tales About Little Richard
Being gay and black in the deep south during the 1950s may sound like a recipe for disaster, but not so much for Little Richard....
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