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The Night The Beatles Almost Died In A Manila Riot 0 (0)

April 1, 2025

The night was hot and sticky in Manila, the capital of the Philippines, as The Beatles were about to experience something they never imagined. It was July 4, 1966, and…

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The Party Where Setzer Jammed With Lemmy From Motörhead — And No One Recorded It 0 (0)

It was an electrifying night, and the air buzzed with excitement in a dimly lit club in Los Angeles. The walls pulsed to the beat of heavy metal music, with…

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The Letter A Teenage Fan Wrote To Robert Plant — And Got A Handwritten Lyric Sheet In Return 0 (0)

Samantha had been a fan of Led Zeppelin for as long as she could remember. The first time she heard “Stairway to Heaven” in her older brother’s room, she was…

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The Forgotten Single That Elton John Still Calls “The Most Underrated Thing I’Ve Done” 0 (0)

In the early 1970s, Elton John was already becoming a massive star. He had hit songs, sold-out concerts, and loyal fans all over the world. However, amid the booming success,…

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The Time Ronnie Wood Joined The Band Without Ever Having A Formal Audition 0 (0)

In the summer of 1975, a warm breeze blew through the streets of London, carrying with it the whispers of change. Ronnie Wood, a talented guitarist known for his work…

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The London Rooftop Where Page First Heard The “Stairway” Solo Idea In His Head 0 (0)

On a chilly evening in the spring of 1970, the sun dipped low over London, casting a warm, golden glow across the city’s skyline. Jimmy Page, the legendary guitarist of…

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The Original Version Of “Sympathy For The Devil” Recorded With Bongos And No Guitar 0 (0)

In the heart of the 1960s, a young musician named Mick Jagger sat in a dimly lit studio in Hollywood, filled with excitement and energy. The room buzzed with creativity…

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The Charity Single Queen Almost Released But Shelved After Freddie’S Passing 0 (0)

In the early 1990s, Queen was at a crossroads. The band had just lost their legendary frontman, Freddie Mercury, to complications from AIDS. His passing felt like the end of…

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How “Strawberry Fields Forever” Was Spliced Together From Two Different Takes 0 (0)

In the winter of 1966, a young man named John Lennon found himself standing in a dimly lit studio, surrounded by instruments and a haze of creativity. The Beatles were…

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The Time A Woman Gave Birth During “The Waiting” — And Petty Sent Her A Baby Gift 0 (0)

During a time when the world seemed to be holding its breath, a woman named Sarah found herself in the middle of “The Waiting.” It was the summer of 2020,…

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