The Rolling Stones And The Unexpected Success Of “Start Me Up”

April 3, 2025

In the summer of 1981, the Rolling Stones found themselves at a crossroads. After years of groundbreaking albums and electrifying concerts, the band faced pressure to prove their relevance in…

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Stray Cats And The Punk Club Crowd That Didn’T Expect To Love Rockabilly—But Did

In the heart of downtown Los Angeles, a small punk club named The Rumble was famous for hosting the most outrageous bands. The walls were plastered with flyers for upcoming…

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Roy Orbison And The Black Curtain That Fell Too Early During His Last Encore

The lights dimmed, and the roar of the crowd filled the theater, a sea of adoring fans who had come to witness the legendary Roy Orbison. It was a night…

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Billy Fury And The Cover Version That Made Him Cry—Because They Sang It Like They Meant It

Billy Fury was a young man with a dream. His voice could light up a room, and his passion for music was undeniable. In the early 1960s, he was emerging…

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U2 And The Strained Sessions Of Zooropa That Pushed Their Creativity To The Limit

In the summer of 1993, the members of U2 found themselves in a studio in Dublin, Ireland, trying to capture something magical for their new album, Zooropa. It was a…

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U2 And The Irish Poem Bono Adapted For Grace

The sun was setting over Dublin, casting a warm golden glow on the streets where Bono, the lead singer of U2, grew up. Known for his powerful voice and passionate…

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Lita Ford And The All-Woman Tour She Tried To Launch In The 90S—And Why It Failed

Lita Ford stood backstage, her heart thumping in rhythm with the thumping bass from the band warming up in the main hall. It was the early 1990s, and the air…

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Billy Fury And The Single Vinyl Copy Of In Summer Worn Down By A Record Needle From Overplay

Billy Fury was a name that echoed through the halls of rock and roll history, a voice so compelling that it could send chills down your spine. He was a…

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The Shadows And The Reverence From Every Guitarist Who Ever Stood Behind Them

The night was electric, the kind where the air vibrated with promise and excitement, and every note seemed to hang like a sparkling star. In the heart of London, on…

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The Eagles And The Burned Lyric Sheet From “On The Border”

In the summer of 1974, just as the sun began to set over Los Angeles, a new chapter was unfolding for the Eagles. The band had experienced rapid success with…

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