The Handwritten Note Strummer Gave To A Journalist: “Print Truth Or Print Nothing”

April 1, 2025

Maggie sat at her cluttered desk, the dim light of her lamp casting a warm glow over the papers and notebooks strewn everywhere. She was a young journalist, ready to…

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The Last-Minute Lyrics Change On A Gospel Song — Added Seconds Before Recording

The sun was setting on a warm November evening in Nashville, and the air buzzed with the excitement of an upcoming recording session. The famous gospel artist, Mariah Stone, sat…

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The Moment Keith Said, “I Can’T Feel My Fingers” — And Still Played The Solo

The night air was electric with anticipation as the crowd packed into the small venue, their excitement palpable. Keith stood backstage, his heart pounding in rhythm with the thrumming bass…

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The Mystery Surrounding Billy Fury’S Unreleased 1974 Comeback Album

In the summer of 1974, a whisper swept through the music world. Billy Fury, a beloved rock ‘n’ roll star in the 1960s, was planning a comeback. After years of…

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The Inspiration Behind “Miss You” Being Jagger Hearing Disco In A New York Taxi

It was a crisp evening in New York City, where the bright lights shimmered like stars against the dark sky. Mick Jagger, the legendary frontman of The Rolling Stones, found…

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The Moment Tom Petty Stood Up To His Record Label Over Album Pricing — And Won

In the late 1970s, Tom Petty was standing on the brink of something big. His band, The Heartbreakers, had released their second album, and it was gaining popularity. However, behind…

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The Fan Who Sent 300 Hand-Written Letters To U2 About Their Recovery Journey — And Got A Personal Reply

In a small town, nestled in the heart of the countryside, there lived a dedicated U2 fan named Alex. Alex had always found comfort in music, especially the powerful anthems…

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The Woman Marvin Wrote “Soon I’Ll Be Loving You Again” For — And Never Told

Marvin Gaye stood in the dim light of his studio, surrounded by scattered sheets of music and the soft hum of his recording equipment. His heart ached as he recalled…

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The First Time Heart Heard Themselves On The Radio — And What Ann Said Afterward

It was a chilly autumn evening in 1976 when Heart’s lead singer, Ann Wilson, found herself perched on the edge of her seat in the living room of her small…

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The Dispute Over Album Sequencing That Nearly Derailed “Full Moon, Dirty Hearts”

In the late 1990s, when the world was humming along with catchy pop hits and grunge anthems, a band called INXS was grappling with a struggle that threatened to tear…

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