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13 Essential Sly and the Family Stone Songs

They had Black and white, male and female musicians side by side on stage and on record.

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12 Overlooked Songs From 1980

Some terrific songs were overshadowed—or have simply faded from memory. From Hall and Oates to Kim Carnes to the Blues Brothers, we take a look back at the first year of a wild new decade.

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Hynde-Sight: The Pretenders in 12 Songs

Chrissie has had her ups and downs professionally and personally in her four-plus decades in the spotlight, but she has always kept going.

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The Acclaimed ’60s Record Producer You May Not Have Heard Of

He was extremely successful and influential when he was active in the music business. This is his story in 13 records.

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10 Great Rock Driving Songs

Going for a drive? Songs by the Stones, the Doors, Golden Earring and other classic rock artists provide musical fuel for your journey.

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Donovan Interview: ‘Sunshine Superman’ and Jimmy Page

In a freewheeling, often revealing conversation, the Scottish singer-songwriter and Rock Hall inductee talks about his first big hit of the psychedelic era.

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Billy Preston Interview: His Career and Touring With the Stones

“It feels like I’ve been playing with them for years. We’re a family. All the guys are hanging out together.”—Billy Preston on touring with the Stones

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11 Great Classic Rock Driving Songs (Part 3): Readers’ Favorites

The selections range from Southern rock and hard rock to heavy metal, Americana and some longer-form road songs.

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12 (More) Great Male Blue-Eyed Soul Singers

They came from rock bands, soul revues and pop groups, and a few went on to build substantial solo careers of their own.

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Remembering Gene Wilder, With Some Classic Film Clips

The rubber-faced actor starred in a long list of comedy roles in such beloved Mel Brooks movies as Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein and The Producers.

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