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The Final Band Hug Before Their Last Hollywood Bowl Show — Captured In A Crew Member’S Polaroid 0 (0)

April 1, 2025

As the sun began to set behind the Hollywood Hills, casting a golden glow over the iconic Hollywood Bowl, the air buzzed with excitement and nostalgia. The week had been…

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The Newspaper Headline That Inspired “Know Your Rights” 0 (0)

It was a warm day in Los Angeles in 1991 when the news broke that shook the world. A newspaper headline screamed across the front page: “Four Officers Acquitted in…

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How Inxs Created “Need You Tonight” Using A Mistake On The Mixing Desk 0 (0)

In the summer of 1987, the Australian rock band INXS was deep into the creation of their new album, “Kick.” The band had already experienced some success, but they were…

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The Time Elton John Bought An Entire Room’S Worth Of Furniture Because Of A Dream 0 (0)

Elton John had always been a dreamer, both in his music and in his life. It was a warm summer night in 1975 when he had a vivid dream that…

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The Old Motown Mic Marvin Insisted On Using — Even When It Was Outdated 0 (0)

Marvin Gaye stood in the middle of the bustling studio, his heart racing with anticipation. Around him, musicians set up their instruments, and the sound of laughter filled the air….

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The Midnight Session In 1974 Where Van Kept Repeating The Phrase “Take Me Back” For Hours 0 (0)

In the cool, dimly lit studio of Los Angeles in 1974, the air was electric with creativity and urgency. The walls were lined with vintage guitars, keyboards, and an array…

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The Time Inxs Performed In Near Blackout Due To A City-Wide Outage 0 (0)

The night was electric as fans poured into the stadium, their excitement palpable. INXS was set to deliver a show that everyone would remember. The lights shimmered, and the sound…

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The Time Slim Jim Got Married At A Roadside Chapel — In Full Stage Gear 0 (0)

It was a bright, sunny afternoon in Las Vegas, the city that never sleeps, and Slim Jim Phantom stood outside a quaint roadside chapel, his heart racing with excitement and…

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The Children’S Hospital They Visited Where They Sang Lullabies Room To Room 0 (0)

The bright lights of the children’s hospital flickered like stars overhead as we entered, a group of young volunteers armed with nothing but our voices and a few acoustic guitars….

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The College Professor Who Taught Astral Weeks As Literature In His Poetry Class 0 (0)

In a quiet college nestled between rolling hills, there was a poetry professor named Dr. Samuel Harris. He was known for his unconventional teaching style, often straying from the rigid…

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