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I Get a Check From John Lennon

Our writer once got a check from the former Beatle for $15. Everyone insisted he never cash it. Yet what Lennon really gave him was priceless

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Danny Fields: Behind-the-Scenes Player in Rock

Our conversation with the insider who played a role in the careers of such influential acts as the Doors, Velvet Underground, MC5, Stooges and Ramones

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Bob Dylan at the Newport Folk Festival: First-Hand Stories

Those who saw Bob Dylan play his first electric show at Newport in ’65 offer differing yet still compatible memories of that seminal rock music event

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The Rolling Stones’ Summer of ‘Satisfaction’

In 1965, the Stones hit #1 for a 4-week run. Can later generations even comprehend what it felt like for those of us growing up back then?

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B.B. King May Be Gone But the Thrill Remains

In our tribute, we describe how he gave his all to blues music, and as a result became its preeminent ambassador the world round.

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Don McLean’s ‘American Pie’ – The True Story

The inside scoop to a legendary song, in this feature from his former road manager, of how he came to write it

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When The Rolling Stones Played Hyde Park in 1969

The band hadn’t played a full concert since 1967. 20-year-old Mick Taylor was debuting as their new lead guitarist, two days after Brian Jones had died

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10 Seminal Hard Rock Albums

Albums from Deep Purple, Steppenwolf, Led Zep, Black Sabbath and The Who are all significant benchmarks in the birth of hard rock. Check out the complete list and see who’s #1

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Holiday Gift Guide Part 2

More classic rock recommendations from our staff for the procrastinator in all of us

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Our 2015 Classic Rock Holiday Gift Guide

Our staff picks the best of special musical packages and other great gifts to help you find the best presents to give to the music lovers you love.

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