Archive for April 2025

The Song Mellencamp Wrote After Staring At A Newspaper Obituary And Recognizing The Name 0 (0)

April 1, 2025

John Mellencamp sat on a rickety stool in his small home studio, the soft hum of a guitar resting on his lap. He had been trying to write a new…

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The Inxs Song That Played At A Fan’S Funeral And Brought The Band To Tears 0 (0)

In a quiet town filled with memories and stories, the sun shone brightly on a small church where friends and family gathered to say goodbye to a young fan named…

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The Personal Letter From Barack Obama To Bono After U2’S 9/11 Tribute At The Super Bowl 0 (0)

It was the winter of 2002, just a few months after the tragic events of September 11, 2001. The world was still grappling with the aftermath of that fateful day,…

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The Idea Behind “I Want To Break Free” And Why Mtv Banned The Video 0 (0)

In the vibrant world of rock music in the 1980s, one band stood out not just for their talent, but for their boldness. Queen, led by the mesmerizing Freddie Mercury,…

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Elton John’S Feud With Keith Richards — And The Witty Comeback 0 (0)

Once upon a time in the dazzling world of rock and roll, two of music’s most iconic legends found themselves in a heated feud: Elton John and Keith Richards. These…

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The Letter Joe Egan Wrote To Rafferty’S Daughter After His Passing 0 (0)

After Joe Egan received the unsettling news of his dear friend and bandmate, Rafferty’s passing, he found himself sitting at his kitchen table, a heavy weight on his heart. The…

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The Secret Chord Change In “Sleepy Time Time” That Clapton Said Was “Pure Magic” 0 (0)

In the summer of 1968, Eric Clapton sat in a small, dimly lit studio in London, surrounded by his guitars and the muted sounds of his bandmates. The air was…

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The Band’S Only Performance Inside A Jail — And The Emotion Behind “Monster” That Day 0 (0)

The sun hung low in the sky as the band pulled up to the grim-looking jail, its high walls looming like unfriendly giants. It was an unusual gig for them—performing…

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The Only Inxs Song That Hutchence Refused To Sing Live 0 (0)

Michael Hutchence, the charismatic frontman of the Australian rock band INXS, was known for his magnetic stage presence and his ability to connect with audiences. He was a rock star…

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The Hospital Chaplain Who Read Lyrics From “Sweet Thing” To A Dying Patient 0 (0)

In a quiet corner of the hospital, where the sterile smell of antiseptic blended with the soft murmur of nurses’ conversations, a hospital chaplain named David prepared for what he…

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