The Song Mellencamp Wrote After Staring At A Newspaper Obituary And Recognizing The Name

April 1, 2025

John Mellencamp sat on a rickety stool in his small home studio, the soft hum of a guitar resting on his lap. He had been trying to write a new…

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The Inxs Song That Played At A Fan’S Funeral And Brought The Band To Tears

In a quiet town filled with memories and stories, the sun shone brightly on a small church where friends and family gathered to say goodbye to a young fan named…

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The Personal Letter From Barack Obama To Bono After U2’S 9/11 Tribute At The Super Bowl

It was the winter of 2002, just a few months after the tragic events of September 11, 2001. The world was still grappling with the aftermath of that fateful day,…

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The Idea Behind “I Want To Break Free” And Why Mtv Banned The Video

In the vibrant world of rock music in the 1980s, one band stood out not just for their talent, but for their boldness. Queen, led by the mesmerizing Freddie Mercury,…

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Elton John’S Feud With Keith Richards — And The Witty Comeback

Once upon a time in the dazzling world of rock and roll, two of music’s most iconic legends found themselves in a heated feud: Elton John and Keith Richards. These…

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The Letter Joe Egan Wrote To Rafferty’S Daughter After His Passing

After Joe Egan received the unsettling news of his dear friend and bandmate, Rafferty’s passing, he found himself sitting at his kitchen table, a heavy weight on his heart. The…

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The Secret Chord Change In “Sleepy Time Time” That Clapton Said Was “Pure Magic”

In the summer of 1968, Eric Clapton sat in a small, dimly lit studio in London, surrounded by his guitars and the muted sounds of his bandmates. The air was…

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The Band’S Only Performance Inside A Jail — And The Emotion Behind “Monster” That Day

The sun hung low in the sky as the band pulled up to the grim-looking jail, its high walls looming like unfriendly giants. It was an unusual gig for them—performing…

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The Only Inxs Song That Hutchence Refused To Sing Live

Michael Hutchence, the charismatic frontman of the Australian rock band INXS, was known for his magnetic stage presence and his ability to connect with audiences. He was a rock star…

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The Hospital Chaplain Who Read Lyrics From “Sweet Thing” To A Dying Patient

In a quiet corner of the hospital, where the sterile smell of antiseptic blended with the soft murmur of nurses’ conversations, a hospital chaplain named David prepared for what he…

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