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Remember The Tokens of ‘Lion Sleeps Tonight’ Fame?

Their most famous song was originally a hit in Africa, then found its way to American folk singers and finally went to #1 on the Hot 100

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The Kinks’ ‘Celluloid Heroes’: Everybody’s a Star…

“Everybody’s a dreamer, and everybody’s a star,” Ray Davies sang. But it was never quite that simple. Watch a stellar performance of this Kinks Klassik.

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The Beatles 1962-1966 Covers Album Arrives

We Can Work It Out on 3-CDs includes recordings from Peter and Gordon, the Supremes, the Mamas & the Papas, the Ventures, and the Fifth Dimension

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11 Surprising 1970s Hit Songs (Part 6)

Our series continues with more songs that feature unusual topics or performances that somehow were embraced by Top 40 programmers

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The Making of Al Green and the Hi Records Sound

“The main thing is, Al could sing in tune. Once he got a hook on a song, it was hard to beat him.”—Producer Willie Mitchell

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Sammy Hagar Responds to David Lee Roth About Joining His 2024 Tour: ‘You’re Not Invited’

Hours after David Lee Roth said that he’d like to participate in the Sammy Hagar “Best of All Worlds” 2024 tour with Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham and Joe Satriani, Hagar gave a tough response

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The Beatles’ White Album: Facts and Trivia

At the same time they were maturing, they were leaving behind the Beatles. Here are some fascinating details on all 30 tracks on their ’68 masterpiece.

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11 Great Classic Rock Driving Songs: Reader Favorites

The car is gassed up and you’re ready to hit the road. These tunes from Bob Seger, BTO, The Doors, and Kraftwerk will help pass the time

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When the Rolling Stones Closed Their 2022 Tour

The band’s 60th anniversary was limited to 14 concerts, all in Europe and the U.K.

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Veteran Producer Pens Book About Making Hit Records in the Glory Days of Rock

Longtime music industry exec Tom Werman has written Turn It Up!: My Time Making Hit Records, about some of the biggest artists of the ’70s and ’80s

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