‘Young Americans’ Became a Game-Changer For David Bowie
This soulful single from the “Thin White Duke” helped launch his U.S. breakthrough. Do you know the guest musicians on the recording?
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The Great White Nightclub Fire Tragedy
Rock music’s most fatal concert disaster never should have happened on this day due to a tragic series of avoidable errors
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When the Bee Gees Came Back With ‘Lonely Days’
After some early success, the trio had broken up in 1969. When they reunited in 1970, they recorded what would become their biggest hit up until then
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Liam Neeson’s ‘Taken’ Phone Speech
We will never get tired of watching the actor deliver the Taken phone speech. Previous generations may have had their Oliviers and Gables. We’ve got Liam
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Feb 19, 2022: Gary Brooker, Leader of Procol Harum—Obituary
He was the singer, pianist and primary composer for the English rock band Procol Harum, best known for their 1967 hit, “A Whiter Shade of Pale”
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Remembering AC/DC’s Bon Scott, 1946-1980
The AC/DC singer remains atop or close to it on the honor roll of greatest hard rock singers ever. “Death by misadventure”
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Bill Murray as Lounge Singer: ‘Star Wars’ on ‘SNL’
In early 1978, the movie phenomenon was in its infancy. And unsuspecting filmgoers didn’t realize that the main theme had lyrics until Nick Winters sang them
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Steve Miller Exclusive: Big Plans for 2018
There will be boxed sets and remastering of his catalog. He reveals: “There are miles of unreleased performances.” Universal Music said: “What do you want to do?”
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‘We Are the World’ Behind-the-Scenes Clips
The behind-the-scenes videos show the performers working hard throughout the night to perfect their brief segments
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Feb 18, 1990: Freddie Mercury—Last Public Appearance
His gaunt appearance, when Queen were honored at the Brit Awards, raised concerns. “We didn’t know what was wrong for a very long time”
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