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Our primary, in-depth artist profiles that put significant classic artists and acts at center stage

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Remembering Barry White and Love Unlimited

Backing his work was Love Unlimited Orchestra, a 40-piece ensemble conducted by White himself. His legacy includes six Top 10 pop hits and six #1 R&B singles

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Pour One Out: Our Tribute to the Red Solo Cup Inventor

Though the manufacturer denies their purpose, the lines on the ubiquitous cup are used as a guideline for pouring various alcoholic beverages.

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Celebrating Mel Brooks @100

The legendary filmmaker, writer and actor is one of just 22 artists who have earned “EGOT” status, winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award. A 2026 documentary is from Judd Apatow.

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Watch Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Gordon Lightfoot, and Ronnie Hawkins Perform ‘Me and Bobby McGee’

When the four legends recorded the classic in 2016, its producer had a high class problem.

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Best Classic Bands: It’s Burton Cummings’ Fault

The idea for our website started with an innocent Facebook post that resulted in a missed concert and a vow to do something about it.

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Muhammad Ali: Appreciation—Greatest Showman of a Generation

During his peak years, the Champ was as big a rock star as any of ’em. If you are of a certain age, you already knew that.

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Phil Hartman Was ‘The Glue’ During His SNL Career

He began his career as an album cover designer. His SNL castmates referred to him as “the glue” because “he kind of held the show together.”

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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.