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Paul Rodgers Writing Memoir, Asks Fans For Help
The great vocalist, and former frontman of such bands as Free and Bad Company, among others, shared the news on his 75th birthday.
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That Haunting Female Vocal On ‘Gimme Shelter’
When you hear “Rape, murder, it’s just a shot away” on this Stones classic, does it give you chills? It’s Merry Clayton, who was just 20-years-old at the time.
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National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation: Ah… Family!
The Griswolds cheerfully returned to the screen for a holiday edition of the series. This time, the family, including Cousin Eddie, visited them
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Steve Martin and John Candy’s Holiday Classic
The hysterical and heart-warming 1987 film from director John Hughes pairs an uptight ad exec with a loud but lovable salesman
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Graham Bonnet on Rainbow: Since You Been Gone
The singer fronts his own band now and talks about buying the classic rock group’s albums for his audition because he didn’t know who they were.
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Time Capsule: MTV Talks to Teens at Tower Records in 1994
MTV Music News asks a bunch of teenagers what albums they’re interested in.
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Radio Hits of December 1970: It’s a Miracle
The first year of a new decade closed out with several future classics on the top of the charts, including one recorded three years earlier
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NJ Legend Southside Johnny Announces End of Touring: Health
He has led his band, the Asbury Jukes, since the early ’70s and has been referred to as the Grandfather of “the Jersey Sound.”
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Genesis on ‘The Midnight Special’ With Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins Will Blow Your Mind
An official YouTube Channel has been created for the legendary late-night TV show with restored performances.
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Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr Reunite at Final 2024 Concert
Two and a half months after opening his “Got Back” tour in Uruguay, Sir Paul closed the run with the second of two shows at The O2 in London.
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