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Bob Dylan’s 1966 Brush With Death
He was living in bucolic Woodstock, having sought sanctuary from the noise, chaos—and drugs—that had consumed his life during the past year. Then he took his motorcycle for a spin.
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Remembering Animal House’s ‘Fat, Drunk and Stupid’ Flounder
Actor Stephen Furst played the hapless Delta house fraternity pledge Kent Dorfman as his character became the butt of numerous pranks by the upperclassmen
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The Grateful Dead: 10 Early Deep Cuts You May or May Not Know
Sure, you’ve heard “Dark Star,” “Truckin'” and “Sugar Magnolia,” but some of the Dead’s more obscure tunes are worth a listen.
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Stevie Nicks’ ‘Edge of Seventeen’ and That Chugging Guitar
The third single off her 1981 solo debut, Bella Donna, features many top-notch musicians though none stands out more than Waddy Wachtel and his chugging guitar.
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The Supremes’ 12 Number One Pop Singles
With classic hits like “Baby Love,” “Stop! In the Name of Love” and “You Keep Me Hangin’ On,” they were a phenomenon throughout the ’60s.
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‘Dylan Goes Electric!’ Book Author Talks Newport 1965
Author and folklorist Elijah Wald explores the myths, context and events surrounding the famous electric live debut at the Folk Festival.
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12 Overlooked Songs From 1966
We all remember the big hits, but these tunes by the 4 Seasons, the Hollies, Petula Clark and others are well worth a fresh listen.
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Dino Danelli: My Life With The Rascals—A Vintage Interview
“We were one of the most visually exciting bands that was coming around in rock and roll in those days.”—Dino Danelli, Rascals drummer
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Hello There: 13 Essential Cheap Trick Songs
The band came together in Rockford, Ill., in 1973, with guitarist Rick Nielsen, bassist Tom Petersson, drummer Bun E. Carlos, and singer Robin Zander forging a sound that drew equally from the British Invasion, power pop and hard rock.
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The Queen of Soul: 12 Essential Aretha Franklin Songs (Part 1)
From “Respect” to “Chain of Fools” to “A Natural Woman,” there was no one like her in all of music.
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