The Alley In Camden Where Strummer First Met Jones — And How They Never Looked Back

April 1, 2025

In the bustling heart of Camden, a neighborhood filled with vibrant street art and the rich aroma of food from local markets, there was an old alley that seemed to…

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The Bass Player Who Toured With Mellencamp For 15 Years And Said, “Every Night Felt Like The First Song He Ever Sang”

For fifteen years, Marcus had the privilege of being the bass player for the legendary John Mellencamp. Every time they stepped on stage, Marcus felt a surge of excitement that…

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The Long-Distance Relationship That Inspired “Even It Up”

It was the late 1970s, and a young woman named Ann was flourishing as a singer and songwriter in Seattle, Washington. She had a powerful voice that could soar through…

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The Real Identity Of The Mysterious “Star-Crossed Lover” Mentioned In Michael’S Journals

In the quiet town of Bloomfield, where the sun painted the skies in hues of orange and pink, there lived a young musician named Michael. He was known for his…

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The Moment Mellencamp Called Off An Encore Because The Crowd Was “Already Full”

The night was electric as the crowd swayed in unison, every voice rising in a joyful chorus. It was July 2001, and John Mellencamp was at the peak of his…

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The Awkward Press Conference Where Crosby Announced He Was Sober — And No One Believed Him

The day of the press conference was cloudy and ominous, as if even the weather was unsure about what was about to unfold. Crowds of reporters gathered outside the modest…

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The Rolling Stone Review That Called Steppenwolf The Second “A Riot In Leather”

It was a sunny afternoon in 1968 when John Kay, lead singer of Steppenwolf, leaned against a brick wall outside their favorite coffee shop in Los Angeles. As he sipped…

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The Improvised Gospel Outro Of “I Still Haven’T Found What I’M Looking For” Recorded With A Harlem Choir

In the summer of 1987, U2, one of the world’s biggest rock bands, was preparing for a special performance in New York City. Their song “I Still Haven’t Found What…

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The Band’S Reaction To Their First Rolling Stone Cover — And Why They Hated It

The moment they saw the magazine cover, the band felt an exhilarating rush. It was their first time on the cover of Rolling Stone, the holy grail for any aspiring…

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Why Three Dog Night’S Christmas Album Was Never Released

Three Dog Night was a band that shone brightly in the early 1970s. Their music hit the airwaves with a power that resonated deeply with fans, and their soulful harmonies…

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