Quote Of The Day By Linda Ronstadt: 'You Don't Want People Who ...'
Pop and country-rock superstar Linda Ronstadt voiced some strong opinions about who is most likely to work hard and contribute meaningfully to society.
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Born 109 Years Ago Today In North Carolina, This Piano Genius Changed Jazz Forever
The genius of this jazz pianist, who was born 109 years ago in 1917, was not always well understood, but today he is revered for his unusual playing style.
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Born 57 Years Ago Today In Dorset, This Farm-Raised Rocker Made British Music History
This artist's music defies genre, but she went from being raised on a farm to making history in the U.K. for her artistry. She was born 57 years ago today.
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This 1986 Song Gave Barry Gibb The Most Joy To Write
Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees wrote a song in 1986 that brought him a lot of joy, but it was kept on ice for decades. Here's what happened with the track.
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5 Best Duets Of The Golden Oldies
These hits from such duos as Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood and Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong are the very best of the golden oldies era.
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Quote Of The Day By Marvin Gaye: 'I Think I've Got A Real Love Thing ...'
In 1971, after the release of "What's Going On," Marvin Gaye said in an interview, "... I've got a real love thing going on." Here's what he meant by that.
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The Mega Star Who Left Motown After 2 Decades Of Hits
With more than 50 hits over two decades with Motown, Marvin Gaye finally left the label in the early 80s. Here's what caused the rift and what he did after.
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Best Live Albums Unearthed Years After The Concerts
Unearthed concert recordings are a fun surprise, and these live concerts from the Rolling Stones, Linda Ronstadt, Prince and these others are some of the best.
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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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Quote Of The Day By Patti Smith: 'Punk Is An Idea ...'
Patti Smith dismisses the notion that punk has run its course, maintaining that there's a lot more to the movement than music and aesthetics.
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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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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 ...'
Noel Gallagher of Oasis has long embodied a rebellious attitude. Here's a look at his thoughts on others' opinions and the passage of time.
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4 Famous Songs That Started As Simple Warm-Up Exercises
The Eagles' "Life in the Fast Lane" and Van Halen's "Eruption" are just a couple of rock classics that started as instrumental warm-up exercises.
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Quote Of The Day By Phil Collins: 'I Learned To Read Drum Music ...'
Phil Collins never learned to read music, but that didn't stop him from having a wildly successful musical career. Here's a look at what he's said about that.
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5 Songs That Prove 1979 Was The Best Year Of Earth, Wind & Fire's Career
Earth, Wind & Fire defined the ‘70s with genre-defying singles and a dynamic sonic signature, but these standout hits from 1979 are some of their best.
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'60s Bubblegum Pop Hits Even The Artists Didn't Expect To Be Huge
Some of bubblegum pop's accidental superstars, including 1910 Fruitgum Company and the Lemon Pipers, had low expectations for their genre-defining singles.
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5 Classic Albums That Define Soul
From Aretha Franklin to Stevie Wonder, we've gathered the albums that best represent the true heart of soul music from the beloved genre's peak period.
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The 5 Best Pete Byrne Songs That Aren't Always Something There To Remind Me
Besides "Always Something There to Remind Me," Pete Byrne's songs "Promises, Promises," "Burning Bridges," and "Flag of Convenience" are among his best.
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5 Times The Byrds Turned Musicians Into Legends
The Byrds were an iconic rock act in their own right, but they also helped launch Bob Dylan into the mainstream, gave Jackson Browne an early boost, and more.
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One Of Psychedelic Rock's Most Beloved Covers Has No Known Author
While The Grateful Dead is most often associated with this popular rock song, the actual origins of the tune date back much further, with no clear author.
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Only True Fans Know How Cheap Trick Really Got Their Name
There are a handful of interesting stories behind how Cheap Trick may have gotten its name, but the band likely got its moniker through this occurrence.
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Not Ace, Not Squeeze: The Other Paul Carrack Band You May Have Forgotten
Paul Carrack has had many successful music ventures, though fans may forget the time that he worked with this well-loved rock band in the late 1980s.
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The 4 Longest Guitar Solos In Soft Rock Classics
Classic jams like "Faithfully" and "Hotel California" have some of the longest guitar solos in soft rock. So do songs by Bon Jovi and the Alan Parsons Project.
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Not The Byrds, Not Buffalo Springfield: The Band That Time Forgot Helped Invent Country Rock
You probably don't remember this band, even though they released more than 20 albums, helped launch country rock, and included future members of the Eagles.
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The 5 Greatest Self-Taught Bassists Of All Time
Bassists are often the unsung heroes of a band, but some of the best bassists of all time never even had a lesson, and they still became stand-out musicians.
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Quote Of The Day By Bonnie Raitt: 'I'm Glad People Think I'm A ...'
Bonnie Raitt has said she embraces being known as a "badass" because she's dedicated her life to blues and rock 'n' roll, and she likes being a nonconformist.
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