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The Sound Technician Who Described Rafferty’S Voice As “Whiskey With Velvet Edges” 0 (0)

April 1, 2025

The backstage of the old theater hummed with excitement as the crowd outside buzzed with anticipation. It was a chilly evening, but inside, everything felt warm and electric. Rafferty, a…

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The Eerie Silence That Followed The Final Note Of “Stairway To Heaven” Live At Earls Court 0 (0)

The eerie silence that followed the final note of “Stairway to Heaven” at Earls Court in 1975 felt like a dream suspended in time. The crowd, a sea of thousands,…

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The Poetry Books Michael Hutchence Carried On Every Tour 0 (0)

Michael Hutchence was not just the charismatic frontman of INXS; he was a complex soul with a deep love for poetry. During every tour, he carried a small, leather-bound notebook…

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The Final Mix Of “Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman?” — Completed By Candlelight For The Mood 0 (0)

The room was dimly lit, filled with the soft flicker of candlelight that danced across the walls. It was late at night, and the world outside was silent, but inside,…

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The Moment Crosby Saw His Name Misspelled On A Marquee And Laughed For Ten Minutes 0 (0)

Crosby had just finished setting up his guitar at the local park when his eyes caught a glimpse of the marquee outside the community center. He squinted, the bright sunlight…

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The Last Line Tom Johnston Whispered Into The Mic During A Soundcheck: “Let’S Do This Forever.” 0 (0)

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm golden glow over the packed stadium, Tom Johnston stood backstage, nervously adjusting his guitar strap. This was not just any…

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The Newsletter Where Rafferty Once Joked, “We’Re Not Stealing Anything But Time” 0 (0)

Rafferty was a name that echoed in the hearts of music lovers, though it took time for the world to recognize the brilliance behind the melodies. As the late-night air…

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The Moment Tom Petty Gave A Harmonica To A 6-Year-Old — And Said, “This’Ll Start Something” 0 (0)

The sun hung low in the sky, casting a warm golden light over the small crowd gathered outside the concert hall. Excitement buzzed in the air as fans eagerly awaited…

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The Elevator Ride Where Neal Schon First Showed Perry A Riff That Became “Any Way You Want It” 0 (0)

The elevator doors slid shut, sealing Neal Schon and Steve Perry inside a small metal box humming with electricity and the faint hint of grease. It was 1979, and they…

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The Tour Where Queen Performed With No Opening Act — Just An Extra 30 Minutes Of Themselves 0 (0)

The night was electric as fans packed into the stadium, anticipation hanging thick in the air. It was October 5, 1984, and Queen was about to perform in front of…

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