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When Bruce Springsteen Joined Patti Smith Onstage

The Tribeca Film Festival audience was there to watch a new concert documentary on Smith’s Horses album. They were treated to much more.

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Marianne Faithfull’s First of Many Hits, ‘As Tears Go By’

The daughter of a British Army spy and a ballerina first came to our attention in 1964. Her romance with Mick Jagger throughout the decade became a UK obsession.

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The Easybeats’ Toe-Tapping ‘Friday On My Mind’

Though they were formed in Australia, three of their members were from Great Britain. Their only worldwide hit was recorded in London. The AC/DC connection…

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George Harrison’s ‘My Sweet Lord’: All-Star Video

The official clip draws from the worlds of music, TV, film and comedy including Ringo Starr, Jeff Lynne, Harrison’s widow, Olivia, and son, Dhani.

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Troubled Times For Journey: Neal Schon

The co-founder is none-too-pleased with recent actions that band members Cain, Valory and Pineda have done, fueling rumors that changes are afoot

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David Bowie Gift to Guitarist Pal, Adrian Belew

In 1990, Belew was musical director for Bowie’s Sound+Vision tour. The legend gave him 2 songs for his album. “Pretty Pink Rose” absolutely wails

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Pulp Fiction: Some Favorite Scenes

When someone asks you if you’ve seen “Pulp Fiction,” there’s only one correct answer

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‘Run, Rudolph, Run’: Chuck Berry Holiday Favorite

Did you know that the 1958 song was written by the same composer of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”? Berry’s version has gotten its first official video

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The Doors on ‘American Bandstand’

The Doors were enjoying a #1 hit when they joined Dick Clark in 1967 for two songs and an interview with America’s Oldest Teenager

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When the Univ. of Georgia Marching Band Honored Gregg Allman

He established a scholarship at the University in 2014 and they paid tribute to the music legend at halftime. The week before, another Rock Hall member performed with the Univ. of Washington Marching Band

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