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Even a beginner electric guitar player has an idea of their preferred sound, so we've gathered an affordable list of pedal and amp combos to get you there.
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The 5 Best Funk Solos We Wish We Could Hear For The First Time Again
Funk solos by Ernie Isley, Prince, Jimi Hendrix, John Frusciante, and Eddie Hazel are so good you wish you could hear them again for the first time.
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This rock band that was popular in the '70s consisted of a handful of artists who would go on to make a name for themselves through various musical endeavors.
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The Best Soft Rock Hits That Still Get Boomers In Their Dancing Shoes
Some soft rock hits call boomers to the dancefloor like a siren's song. Let's look back at fond memories of youthful nights getting your groove on.
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Album Cover Details That Could Make Your Records Worth More Than You Think
Album covers with errors or that were recalled for certain details, like "Diamond Dogs" and "Some Girls," are worth more than you may realize.
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5 Classic Albums That Define The Kinks' Rock Legacy
Riding the wave of the British Invasion, the Kinks were trailblazers for multiple genres and artists, and these acclaimed albums encapsulate their iconic sound.
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1977 Disco No. 1, Which Outperformed The John Williams Original, Topped The Charts 49 Years Ago Today
It takes talent to listen to a John Williams score and think, "I can do better." And as far as the charts were concerned, Meco Monardo did exactly that in 1977.
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Quote Of The Day By Mick Jagger: 'I've Spent A Lot Of Time In ...'
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The 5 Most Beloved Covers Of '60s Hits
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The 4 Best '70s Duets With Big Age Gaps
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The 5 Longest Bass Solos In Rock History
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Is Steely Dan Really Yacht Rock? The Debate Rages On
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Not The Faces, Not The Jeff Beck Group: Rod Stewart's Band That Time Forgot
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Classic Rock Artists Whose One Big Hit Was Actually A Cover
From Jimi Hendrix to Janis Joplin, these classic rock legends only scored one major hit, and they were covering another artist's song.
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1975 No. 1, Featuring Backing Vocals From Elton John, Jumped To The Top Of The Charts 51 Years Ago Today
In the mid-'70s, Neil Sedaka was enjoying a resurgence of popularity, and an assist from Elton John with some unexpected airplay drove this hit to No. 1.
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Quote Of The Day By Patti Smith: 'Punk Is An Idea ...'
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Not The Archies, Not The Detergents: Ron Dante's Other Band That Time Forgot
Ron Dante was often a behind-the-scenes star, and his oft-uncredited voice shifted plenty of records for a long-forgotten band that had a Top 10 hit in 1969.
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One Of Rock's Most Enduring Blues Songs Has Mysterious Origins
Often, this enduring blues song is attributed to Blind Willie Johnson, but others theorize it predated him due to its call-and-response song structure.
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The 5 Best Funk Supergroups Of All Time
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1974 Soft Rock No. 1, Connected To Several Grease Tunes, Topped The Charts 52 Years Ago Today
In the early '70s, Olivia Newton-John was just warming up for an acclaimed career, and her first chart-topper got the ball rolling towards superstardom.
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Quote Of The Day By Rod Stewart: 'I Wanted To Be ...'
Rod Stewart is one of the best-selling musical artists of all time, but he only reached those lofty heights because his original career goal didn't work out.
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Not Ohio Express, Not Reunion: Joey Levine's '60s Band That Time Forgot
For a brief time in the '60s, a teenage Joey Levine teamed up with two others to form a band whose main purpose was to show off their songwriting prowess.
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Michael McDonald's smooth, soulful, baritone is one of the most beautiful voices in yacht rock history, among a few tender tenors and even one female singer.
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1976 No. 1, A Disco-Inspired Version Of Beethoven, Popped To The Top 50 Years Ago Today
In 1976, Walter Murphy, a composer for TV and film, created a Beethoven-inspired disco song that unexpectedly climbed the charts to the No. 1 spot.
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Quote Of The Day By Noel Gallagher: 'When You Get To A Certain Age You Find ...'
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5 Disco Hits That Were Way Bigger Outside The US
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