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

April 1, 2025

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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The Lost Track Van Wrote After Reading W.B. Yeats By Candlelight 0 (0)

The night was quiet, the only sounds being the gentle flicker of candle flames and the soft rustle of pages turning. Van sat at his modest desk, surrounded by scattered…

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The Last-Minute Duet Request Elton John Agreed To Without Rehearsal 0 (0)

It was a chilly evening in October 1991, and the atmosphere in Madison Square Garden was electric. Fans were buzzing with excitement, eagerly awaiting the performance of a lifetime. Among…

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