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National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation: Ah… Family!

The Griswolds cheerfully returned to the screen for a holiday edition of the series. This time, the family, including Cousin Eddie, visited them

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Steve Martin and John Candy’s Holiday Classic

The hysterical and heart-warming 1987 film from director John Hughes pairs an uptight ad exec with a loud but lovable salesman

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Interview: Glenn Frey Collaborator Jack Tempchin

You may not recognize the name but you certainly know his songs. Not one but two Eagles hits helped him live the good life

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Question Mark + the Mysterians’ 96 Tears: The Riff

It starts with one of the most memorable riffs in rock history and the tale that follows: You did me wrong, but you will get yours yet. So who is “?”

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16 Best Studio Double Albums of All-Time

In the pre-digital era, many rock legends released a two-record set. Here are favorites from The Who, Derek and the Dominos, Elton John, Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin

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‘Shawshank Redemption’: Hope is a Dangerous Thing

The film finished ninth in its opening weekend in autumn 1994 and was declared a dud. Yet 6 months later, it was vying for 7 Oscars, including Best Picture

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Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats: Waving the Americana Flag

Classic rock fans will enjoy a live performance of an unlikely radio hit which segues nicely into their cover of The Band’s “The Shape I’m In”

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How ‘Bat Out of Hell’ Became a Success: Inside Story

The album is one of the all-time best-sellers but you would never know that from its initial reception. Then it took off like… a bat out of hell

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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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