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Is Smokey Robinson Underrated? An Appreciation
As he begins his ninth decade, we look back at his legendary songwriting and recording achievements, and honors. Yet, it’s possible that he’s still underrated
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Alice Cooper: ‘None of Us Planned to Live Past 30’
In a wide-ranging interview, the legend talks about many of the original Hollywood Vampires, a reunion and the ‘Wow’ he got from Paul McCartney
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Los Lobos: The Wolf is Thriving
In our interview with Louie Perez, the band’s co-founder talks about their unique fusing of rock ‘n’ roll with Mexican folk and border music
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How Eddie Van Halen Changed Rock Guitar
He is the most influential rock guitarist since his band became superstars in the 1980s, all by just doing what comes naturally.
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Cheap Trick’s Rise: The Inside Story
The Epic Records executive, who signed the band and produced 3 of their albums, talks about their early days and quest for a pop hit. It eventually arrived courtesy of Japan
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Muhammad Ali: 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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How Jimmy Page Got His Legendary Guitar Case Back
A teenaged fan goes to see his favorite band perform in 1972 and, incredibly, obtains a discarded case. Nearly 50 years later, he reunites it with its owner
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Best Classic Bands: It’s Burton Cummings’ Fault
The idea for Best Classic Bands started with an innocent Facebook post that resulted in a missed concert and a vow to do something about it
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John Lennon’s Supergroup The Dirty Mac: ‘Circus’ Performance
The clip is from the legendary 1968 concert film, The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus, now released in newly restored, expanded editions
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The Concert For Bangladesh: Looking Back
George Harrison organized a pair of benefit concerts to aid the country of his friend Ravi Shankar. The all-star lineup provided some memorable moments
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