5 Musicians Who Helped Invent The Power Ballad
A slow buildup to a roaring chorus with soul-searing vocals maketh the power ballad, and starting from the '60s, these are the sub-genre's co-founders.
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A slow buildup to a roaring chorus with soul-searing vocals maketh the power ballad, and starting from the '60s, these are the sub-genre's co-founders.
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