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John Stewart: From a Trio to ‘Daydream Believer’ to ‘Gold’
After many years with the Kingston Trio, the baritone singer-songwriter wrote a Monkees’ favorite. But solo success eluded him until he struck Gold in 1979
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When Bill Withers ‘Punk’d’ the USC Trojans Football Team
The singer-songwriter had essentially retired from the spotlight decades ago. In 2009, he was invited to address the college team by then-head coach Pete Carroll
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Rick Astley Reenacts ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ 35 Years Later
The British singer scored a #1 hit with the 80s dance-pop song. He also performs an AC/DC favorite—while playing the drums
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Ian Anderson Talks About Tull, Rock Hall
The longtime Jethro Tull leader talks about the band’s namesake, his opinion on the Hall of Fame, and Frank Zappa, in this far-ranging Interview
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John Sebastian on the ‘Magic’ of the Lovin’ Spoonful
From ’60s hits to Woodstock to “Welcome Back” to what he’s doing in recent years, the singer-songwriter finds his joy in music
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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 More Than Surviving
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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Charles Manson: The Rock Connection
From “Helter Skelter” to his ties with the Beach Boys, rock music was always a big part of the story of the now-deceased murderer’s life.
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Glenn Frey Collaborator Jack Tempchin Talks Songs
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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Remembering Hugh Hefner, Playboy Founder and Rock Champion
The maverick introduced the world to the magazine that would change the way people viewed and discussed sexuality. He’s buried next to a fellow icon
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