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Tom Scholz Reflects on Boston’s Self-Titled Debut
The 1976 album ranks as one of the best-selling debut albums in music history with 17 million copies sold in the U.S. alone
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Jan & Dean’s Dean Torrence Talks About His 2nd Career
When the duo’s music career was tragically cut short, Torrence turned to his visual art skills and became a Grammy-winning album cover designer.
Read More Tom Scholz on Brad Delp: ‘Best Male Studio Singer I’ve Ever Heard’
From our interview: “The two of us would go on all day and into the night and start again the next day. It was mental telepathy”
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Kubrick’s ‘The Shining’ (as a ’90s Sitcom)?: Here’s How
A talented editor has taken elements from the 1980 psychological horror film and created a brilliant, breezy “what if?” parody as if it were a 30-minute sitcom
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That ‘Don’t Touch My Records!’ Scene in ‘Diner’
The film is a portrait of a time in America when all seemed innocent and carefree but was not: bubbling just underneath, trouble and tension.
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12 Times Dylan Songs Were Used in TV Commercials
Music fans shouldn’t be surprised if his extensive song library continues to be monetized. He’s been starring in and licensing his music in ads for years
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When a Label Chief Threatened to Cancel Metallica Signing
An Elektra Records senior executive paints a great picture of an industry legend: “You have to get out of here. That guy is crazy”
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Jake Clemons Fills His Uncle Clarence’s Big Shoes
The saxophonist talks about playing with the E Street Band, the audience’s reception, the first time he saw them perform
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From the Vaults: Interview with Steely Dan’s Becker and Fagen
“When we started we were arrogant enough to think we would be successful, in spite of the fact that what we were doing was far off the beaten path.”
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Burt Bacharach Was Popular Music’s Masterful Composer
The award-winner teamed, often with lyricist Hal David, on such classics as “The Look of Love” and “(They Long To Be) Close To You.”
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