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9/11: The Music Events That Helped Bring Us Back

Two music events—“America: A Tribute to Heroes” and “The Concert for New York City”—were organized following the tragic events of September 11, 2001

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The Hollies’ ‘Long Cool Woman’: Admit It, You Don’t Know the Lyrics

It’s a song you’ve heard 100s of times. When it comes on the radio, you perk up because its instantly recognizable guitar introduces a welcome listen.

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John Stewart: From a Trio to ‘Daydream Believer’ to ‘Gold’

After many years with the Kingston Trio, the baritone singer-songwriter wrote a Monkees’ favorite. But solo success eluded him until he struck Gold in 1979

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The Animals: A Final Interview with the 5 Original Band Members

In 1983 the British Invasion band famous for “House of Rising Sun” got together one last time. Our editor spoke with all five members

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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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10 Classic Rock Cover Songs by Metal Bands

Metal bands are not known for tackling other artists’ material. Someone forgot to tell that to Van Halen, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden and several others.

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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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Remembering Jimmy Buffett, ‘Margaritaville’ Singer Who Led the Parrot Heads

With his Coral Reefer Band, he established a laid-back style that ultimately led to a business empire

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Glenn Tilbrook Interview: Squeeze Then and Now

When they first arrived, he and songwriting partner Chris Difford drew comparisons to Lennon and McCartney. Our interview…

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Roger Dean Interview: Getting Close To the Edge

The album designer, best known for his surrealistic cover illustrations for Yes, shares some surprising stories about working with the band

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