The Recalled Beatles Album Cover That Became A $20,000 Collecting Prize
Capitol Records lost thousands on the Beatles’ "Yesterday and Today" do-over debacle, but the original and redone album covers are both worth a pretty penny.
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4 Underrated Artists Every Motown Diehard Should Already Know
From Marvin Gaye's forgotten duet partner Kim Weston to former Spinners vocalist G.C. Cameron, here are four Motown artists who deserve to be remembered.
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From Patti Smith to Keith Richards and beyond, these rock autobiographies pull back the curtain on fame, excess, creativity and the lives behind the music.
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The Top 5 Classic Rock Album Covers Of All Time
These five classic rock album covers became nearly as legendary as the music itself. Let's look back on the stories and artwork that still stand out today.
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Rock's biggest bands didn't shape their signature sounds alone. These visionary producers changed what was possible in the studio and influenced generations.
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As salt-of-the-earth folk rock artists flourished from the mid-'60s on, among them sprung a more polished duo, yet this member knew when to buck a trend or two.
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One Of Classic Rock's Best Duets Came From An Unplanned Jam Session Between 2 Powerhouses
Classic Rock powerhouses Queen and David Bowie made history when they spontaneously collaborated on a song after a spontaneous meet-up in a recording studio.
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1986 No. 1, The Marker Of An Icon's Control Over Her Music, Hit The Top 40 Years Ago Today
Janet Jackson's first No. 1 hit made it clear that her family was no longer calling the shots, and Jackson was a star in her own right.
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Quote Of The Day By Brian May: Freddie, In His Last Days, Was Like, 'Okay Guys, I'm Not Going To Be Here Long. Just Give Me...'
Queen's Brian May once said that in Freddie Mercury's last days, when he knew he didn't have long to live, he wanted the band to keep giving him songs to sing.
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These songs from Elton John, Oasis, and other artists unpack the emotions that accompany death in ways that have helped countless listeners.
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The Ultimate Beginner's Guide To Collecting Vintage Band T-Shirts
From checking tags to stitching and even the ink, these are the many characteristics to check for when starting a collection of vintage band t-shirts.
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Not The Supremes, Not The Temptations: The Group That Time Forgot Gave Motown Its First Million-Seller
Motown was home to some of the most famous musical acts of the '60s and beyond, but their first big hit came from an unexpected and oft-forgotten group.
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In 1958, Columbia Records Invented The Greatest Hits Album — Then It Made Chart History
A "greatest hits" album is one of the easiest ways to capitalize on the prior success of an artist, and Columbia Records created this concept with a smash.
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It's easy to accrue a collection of guitar picks from shows and events, and there are plenty of cool, fun ways to put this memorabilia on display.
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Some of the most iconic musicians in history had to put in years of work to make it big, including one of the best-selling artists in the 1970s.
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The 5 Best Duets To Ever Come Out Of Motown
Featuring vocals from Motown superstars like Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye, and Lionel Richie, these songs are among the label's most romantic, silky-smooth duets.
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The Monster Mash's Lesser-Known Sequels Are So Bad They're Good
Nothing succeeds like success (or excess, depending), so it's no surprise that a monster hit like 1962's "Monster Mash" spawned more than a few follow-ups.
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How To Properly Clean Vinyl Record Players
You've done your homework and selected the perfect record player for your home and budget, but do you know how to clean it so it always sounds great?
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In 1965, In A Small English Town, The Yardbirds Changed The Sound Of Hard Rock Forever
In 1965, future guitar legend Jeff Beck was playing for the Yardbirds, and his onstage experiments in the U.K. would revolutionize rock 'n' roll.
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1983 No. 1, Written As A Vampire Love Song, Topped The Charts 43 Years Ago Today
The origins of this operatic 1983 pop hit stretch all the way back to "Nosferatu," a 1922 silent horror classic that was in turn inspired by "Dracula."
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Pop and country-rock superstar Linda Ronstadt voiced some strong opinions about who is most likely to work hard and contribute meaningfully to society.
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The Best Hi-Fi Setups For Beginners
If you're ready to splash out on a hi-fi system but don't know your pre-amps from your receivers, these are the components needed for many years of musical joy.
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5 Of The Most Beautiful Voices In Soft Rock History
From Karen Carpenter to Celine Dion, these soft rock singers are known for beautiful voices that helped produce some of the genre's biggest hits.
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5 Drum Solos We Wish We Could Hear Again For The First Time
Here are five classic drum solos that not only pack a major punch, but make us wish we could experience hearing them for the first time again.
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1982 Pop No. 1, A 'Terrible Record To Make,' Hit The Top 44 Years Ago Today
Ostensibly a story of growing up and unrealized dreams, John Cougar's, aka John Mellencamp, sole No. 1 hit from 1982 was a frustrating piece to get just right.
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John Bonham is regarded as one of the most important drummers in rock history, though he admitted that mistakes can happen when you are pushing boundaries.
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The Funk Hit That Changed The Sound Of Pop Music
In 1970, Sly Stone & the Family Stone released a funk classic, but it was bassist Larry Graham's pioneering technique that became a staple for future artists.
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The Davies brothers tend to eclipse the other members of the Kinks, which does a disservice to the talented musicians who once shared a stage with the band.
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The friendship between guitar legends Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix was such that Clapton intended to give Hendrix a special gift; however, he was too late.
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Born 109 Years Ago Today In North Carolina, This Piano Genius Changed Jazz Forever
The genius of this jazz pianist, who was born 109 years ago in 1917, was not always well understood, but today he is revered for his unusual playing style.
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