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If You Love Becoming Led Zeppelin On Netflix As Much As I Do, Here Are Eight Rock Documentaries To Watch On The Streamer

A selection of rock and roll documentaries available on Netflix, like Trainwreck: Woodstock ‘99, and Keith Richards: Under the Influence

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Bob Dylan, Carole King, Keith Richards and more celebs react to the death of Brian Wilson

Carole King, John Cusack, Sean Ono Lennon, Ronnie Wood, Nancy Sinatra and more celebrities are sharing their sorrow on the death of Brian Wilson.

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Brian Wilson Dead: Beach Boys Co-Founder & Singer Was 82

Brian Wilson died June 11 at 82. Read an obituary on the iconic but troubled Beach Boys co-founder and singer who was considered a genius of rock 'n' roll.

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Rick Derringer Dies: “Hang On Sloopy” & “Rock And Roll, Hootchie Koo” Singer-Guitarist Was 77

Rick Derringer, who had a No. 1 hit with The McCoys in "Hang on Sloopy" and created a rock staple in "Rock and Roll, Hootchie Koo" died May 26. He was 77.

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The Who's Zak Starkey Fired Again, Claims He Was Asked To Say He Quit

As The Who prepares to embark on their North American farewell tour, the 60-year old rock group's saga with drummer Zak Starkey continues.

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Return Of The King: A Special Elvis Presley Concert Event In Las Vegas

In 1969 Elvis Presley made music history with his "Las Vegas Comeback Tour." Now the same venue is doing a historically accurate recreation of his show, song by song

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What does 'remastering' an album actually mean?

Everything you wanted to know about (re-)mastering audio, but were afraid to ask. Audio engineers help explain the art and science.

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Cassette tapes make a comeback at the first-ever NYC Tape Fair in Bushwick on April 27

Cassette and VHS tapes once ruled the world of entertainment — but, just a half-century after they came on the scene, they’ve largely gone the way of the dodo. In 2025, digital media is king. Online streaming services have libraries larger than any Bl

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An introduction to John Lee Hooker in nine essential albums

Of all the postwar blues giants, John Lee Hooker was the rock star. The bluesman’s rebel streak was already in evidence when – aged just 14 – he ran away from the Mississippi farm of his childhood and

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The Jam’s Rick Buckler Dies at 69 | Pitchfork

Buckler played drums in the British new wave outfit largely responsible for ushering in the mod revival of the late 1970s

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Still Rules the World: Tears for Fears Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Songs From the Big Chair

Are you ready to feel old? Songs from the Big Chair by 1980s new wave band, Tears for Fears, is 40 years old. If you’re not familiar with the whole album, you’ve heard Everybody Wants to Rule World. The song was inescapable in 1985 and is a cultural touchstone for Gen Xers who grew up on MTV.

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Roberta Flack dies at 88

Roberta Flack has died at 88. The Grammy-winning singer and pianist was known for her intimate vocal and musical style on “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” and other hits.

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Every solo song John Lennon wrote for The Beatles

While songwriters never really stop, John Lennon felt that these demos from the Beatles days were worth fleshing out into full songs.

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Paul McCartney Announces Last-Minute New York Club Show

Paul McCartney announced a last-minute show at New York's Bowery Ballroom for Feb. 11, 2025.

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‘Becoming Led Zeppelin’ Is an Exhilarating, Hard-Rocking Documentary of the Band’s First 18 Months

'Becoming Led Zeppelin' is an explosive and exciting (if rose-colored) documentary of the band's origin story and meteoric rise to fame.

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An Expert Explains the Difference Between Cheap and Expensive Phono Cartridges

Louis Dorio, the product specialist at Ortofon, breaks down one of the most vital components in any turntable setup.

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The Beatles' "Now And Then" Wins Grammy for Best Rock Performance

The Beatles won Best Rock Performance at the 2025 Grammys for "Now and Then," marking their first Grammy win in 28 years.

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JOE BONAMASSA And SAMMY HAGAR Unleash Fiery New Collaboration 'Fortune Teller Blues'

Blues-rock titan Joe Bonamassa and rock legend Sammy Hagar have teamed up for an electrifying new single, "Fortune Teller Blues", out now on all major streaming platforms. This powerhouse collaboration blends Bonamassa's searing guitar work with Haga

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The Beatles Classic Paul McCartney Wishes He Could Re-Write

The songwriting mistake Paul McCartney wishes he could redo on the classic Beatles track "When I'm Sixty-Four."

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Vince Guaraldi Trio - Linus And Lucy

On December 9, 1965, A Charlie Brown Christmas aired on TV screens across America and instantly captured the hearts and ears of a generation. Bolstering the ...

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“We’ve been looking for it for 50 years, and I got it back”: Paul McCartney’s long-lost Höfner returns to the stage for the first time in 50 years, as he enlists Ronnie Wood and Ringo Starr for an epic tour finale

Macca’s original Höfner violin bass had been missing for half a century, but recently marked its return to the stage in style

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BECOMING LED ZEPPELIN | Official Trailer (2025)

Directed by: Bernard MacMahonWritten by: Bernard MacMahon and Allison McGourtyCast: Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, John BonhamBecoming Led Zeppel...

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"They all lived on half a pigeon’s egg each in the morning": The extraordinary life of Bill Wyman: WW2 evacuee, RAF airman, hit solo artist, bandleader, author, restaurateur, archaeologist, cricketer and Rolling Stone

Former Rolling Stone Bill Wyman was born in 1936, a turbulent year of three kings, that saw Adolf Hitler’s alleged master race significantly whupped by Jesse Owens at the Berlin Olympics. Not being a

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Beatles ’64 Review: Martin Scorsese Chronicles First Trip to America

The Martin Scorsese–produced documentary reminds us that the frenzied response to the group’s arrival changed the trajectory of America, music, and the world.

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Watch the trailer for Martin Scorsese's documentary, Beatles '64

The first trailer for Martin Scorsese's upcoming documentary for Disney+ called Beatles '64 has been released

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Quincy Jones Should Be Remembered for His Jazz, Not His Jackson

Quincy Jones, who died on November 3 aged 91, was the last major musician whose working life spanned the arc of 20th-century American music. Jones was born in 1933, only six years after Louis Armstrong recorded "Struttin’ With Some Barbeque," one of the H

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Song from John Lennons last performance rediscovered

John Lennon’s last live performance in front of an audience took place at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City for the television program “Salute To Sir Lew – Master Showman” on April 1…

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Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91

Jones' publicist, Arnold Robinson, says he died Sunday night at his home in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles, surrounded by his family.

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“I went to Jimmy Page’s hometown. I’d walk the streets he walked and breathe the air he breathed… I even noticed the smell when it rained”: Akio Sakurai aka Mr. Jimmy has studied the Led Zeppelin icon for 43 years – and elevated tribute artist to high art

The star of the 2019 documentary reveals the one Page tone he can’t figure out, goes into incredible detail about pickups, and explains why there’s still one Gibson missing from his Page collection

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Beatles documentary charting The Fab Four's first visit to the US is headed to Disney+ next month

Produced by Martin Scorsese and directed by David Tedeschi, Beatles '64 explores the band's American debut - and will include never-before-seen footage

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Jon Kahn - Fighter (Official Music Video)

Follow Jon Kahn: https://www.instagram.com/jonkahnmusicFollow Baste Records: https://x.com/basterecords"Fighter" written by Jon Kahn and Chris Wallin.Lyrics:...

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The Beatles announce 1964 US albums boxset, celebrating 60 years of global Beatlemania

The Beatles have announced a new boxset, comprised of their 1964 US albums and celebrating six decades of Beatlemania.

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Tito Jackson dead at 70, 'heartbroken' children confirm

Tito Jackson -- a member of The Jackson 5 and brother to Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson -- died aged 70, his children confirmed on social media.

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How to Buy a Vintage Stereo That Looks as Good as It Sounds

A 1970s hi-fi system can improve the sound of your music and the look of your home. As the saying goes, “They don't make ’em like they used to.”

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'Nuggets': How a compilation album changed rock forever

Exploring the lasting legacy of 'Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era, 1965–1968', published in 1973 by Lenny Kaye and Elektra Records.

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Beatles engineer recalls the song that Paul McCartney liked but “didn't go down very well with the other three”

Getting to work with The Beatles is a dream come true for any engineer, and Alan Parsons was fortunate enough to experience it firsthand.

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A guide to turntable upgrades

Bringing your audio setup to the next level with the best speakers, catridges, matts, preamps, cables and more.

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John Mayall, influential Blues musician, has died at 90

John Mayall, a pioneering Blues musician who was recently announced as a 2024 inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, has died. He was 90 years old.

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When Muzak Met Grunge

Muzak was once a great musical institution, but it was already a punchline by the time the Seattle grunge scene landed in its offices.

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The Zombies Founder Rod Argent to Retire From Touring Following Stroke

The stroke led to an overnight hospitalization, with Argent’s doctors advising multiple months of rest and recuperation

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Which decade did these songs about America come out?

Will you do well enough to earn a full fireworks display, or will your light fizzle out like a sparkler?

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The Beach Boys reflect on ‘rivalry and respect’ for The Beatles

Exclusive: Beach Boys stars Mike Love and Brian Johnston, along with director Frank Marshall, reflect on fame, fortune and family ahead of a new documentary about the legendary California band

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Steve Albini Dead: Nirvana Producer Was 61

in the history of rock, Albini's name will forever be linked to Nirvana, which hired Albini in 1993 for work on its third album, the massively-successful 'In Utero.'

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Michael Lindsay-Hogg interviewed: "Let It Be was misunderstood"

With The Beatles' Let It Be finally due back on our screens, the director Michael Lindsay-Hogg talks to Uncut

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Beatles’ 1970 ‘Let It Be’ Documentary, Out of Circulation for Four Decades, Headed to Disney+ After Restoration by Peter Jackson’s Team

After being out of circulation for four decades, 'Let It Be,' the Beatles documentary, will be seen again via a restoration from Peter Jackson's team.

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Bob Dylan & Israel, The Neighborhood Bully

It may not be his best song, but Dylan’s 1983 song about Israel is surprisingly resonant today.

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Where Now and Then lands on the Beatles' all-time greatest songs list

We ranked every Beatles song. Here's where Now and Then landed after it was released.

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Rules Paul McCartney Makes His Staff Follow

Paul McCartney has continued to perform concerts long after the Beatles. He is well known as a stellar performer, and his staff are held to high standards.

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Blues playing giving you the blues? Welcome to the ultimate blues guitar workshop: an in-depth lesson that will make you a better blues guitarist

Go deep into the art form, with this comprehensive lesson on the art of the blues, designed to build your chops and invigorate your practice

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Jewish References in Popular Songs

Can you find the connection to Judaism in these popular songs?

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The CD Revival Is Real

Sales for the long-forgotten format are up for the first time since 2004, echoing the surprise resurgence of vinyl. This is why

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Mastering Song Structure: Intro, Verse, Chorus & Bridge

Unravel the essence of musical storytelling with this exploration of song structure - from the captivating intro to the heart-pounding chorus and the bridges that connect it all. Dive into the art of arranging music and discover how classic pop song struc

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A Flying V pioneer who inspired Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page, Albert King was king of the blues – find out why with this lesson in his vocal playing style

King was a player who could say more with less, with a vibrato that give his licks a vocal quality, and this lesson with tab and audio unpacks his style

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The 20 best instrumental songs of all time

Great music does not have to be dependent on memorable lyrics. Simply listening to the composition and creativity of an instrumental track can be just as rewarding.

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"I Kept Trying to Use Other Guitars, but Nigel Godrich Would Say, ‘You Know What We Should Try, Don’t You?’ ‘Casino?’ ‘Yep!’": Paul McCartney Reveals How He Fell Back in Love with His Epiphone Casino, and Transformed His Sound, in 2005 GP Interview

For the critically acclaimed 'Chaos and Creation in the Backyard,' McCartney was encouraged to abandon his Les Paul, but also found time to beef up his acoustic fingerpicking, and plug into his old Vo

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How Jimmy Buffett Turned “Margaritaville” Into a Way of Life

The late singer's beach bum reputation helped him build a billion-dollar empire.

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Are Vintage Pickups Better Than Modern Pickups? Here's What You Need To Know

There was no mystical fairy dust sprinkled between the windings in Fullerton or Kalamazoo

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Monkees’ Micky Dolenz: The Final Daydream Believer

‘After producing, directing, writing and creating my own TV shows and films, and starring in The Monkees, I can tell you there's no formula for a hit.’

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'No one is as invested in The Beatles as I am': How Gen Z revived Beatlemania

Modern fans have taken up the mantle of the 60s devotees and have found a home on TikTok and Twitter – they might not scream and invade studios but their love for the Fab Four is just as heartfelt

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Songwriter U: Songwriting Tips from Famous Songwriters

By Shawn Leonhardt for Guitar Tricks and 30-Day Singer Videos by American Songwriter Songwriting is a profession that doesn’t have an exact playbook and varies greatly among those who do it.  Sometimes the advice famous musicians give is incredible, other

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Fans Find Photos of Themselves in Paul McCartney's New Book (and Recall Beatlemania)

In a new video, fans are recalling Beatlemania and finding videos of themselves in Paul McCartney's new book '1964: Eyes of the Storm'.

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Paul McCartney Adds Five Dates In Brazil To ‘Got Back’ Tour Itinerary

Paul McCartney has announced that his 'Got Back' tour will visit Brazil for the first time, from late November into mid-December.

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The Ultimate Dorm Room Music Production Setup: Turning Your Room into a Mini Studio

Discover the essentials of a dorm room music studio with this Ultimate Dorm Room Music Production Setup. Transform your small space into a production powerhouse with the right gear, toys, and music production tools.

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Sinéad O'Connor Dead at 56

Sinéad O'Connor had struggled for years with her mental health, and announced her retirement in 2021

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Stevie Ray Vaughan defined the sound of contemporary blues guitar – here are 20 techniques you can learn from the Stratocaster master

Get inside the Texas blues icon’s style with this in-depth lesson on his incendiary playing

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Take your guitar solos to the next level with these genre-spanning tips

Soloing ideas for lead guitar in rock, blues, acoustic, metal and more to make you a better player now

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5 easy ways to create complex sounds from simple chords

Using open strings to embellish your chord work can yield magical results

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Relive MTV's First Two Hours on the Air in Real Time

MTV launched at 12:01 a.m. on August 1, 1981. Now you can relive the first two hours of the music network's existence.

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Allison Adams Tucker Changes Gears by Going Retro

It was a desire to change things up that led to Allison Adams Tucker’s latest release. Her RETRO Trilogy album is different stylistically and conceptually, even in how it is organized and being released. While Tucker’s previous three albums were prima

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AI Recreates Lennon and McCartney Solo Songs as Beatles Tunes

AL-generated versions of Paul McCartney's 'New' and John Lennon's 'Grow Old With Me' were released in April 2023.

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5 best Apple Music tracks to try spatial audio on speakers and headphones

Still not convinced by spatial audio? Here's my pick of the best Apple Music tracks to show off the audio format's potential.

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385,000 Vintage 78 RPM Records in Online Archive for Free

Relive eras past with the sounds of digitized 78 RPM records from Billie Holiday's hits to those of young Frank Sinatra.

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10 albums from the 1980s that changed rock history

The '70s might have been when rock came into its own, but the genre underwent a sea change when these albums came out.

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YouTube will livestream all six Coachella stages across both weekends

YouTube announced today that it will be livestreaming all six stages during both weekends of Coachella for the first time.

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David Marks & The Marksmen - The ultimate collector's edition(1963-1965)(US, Surf, Garage, Pop)

MUSIC HERE IS ONLY FOR SHARING,NOT FOR MAKING MONEY.01 Sheriff of Noddingham02 Travelin'03 Kustom kar show04 Cruisin'05 Let's dance06 Foor fair07 Do you know...

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7 Rock Stars Who Walked Away Too Early—From Bill Wyman to Meg White

The dream of any musician is to be a rockstar. It’s such a dream that the moniker bleeds into other careers. “She’s a rockstar of mathematics,” “He’s a rockstar surgeon” or “Athletes are the new rockstars.&#

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The Ding Dong Devils "The Human Jungle" Winter Surf Fest 2018

The Ding Dong Devils "The Human Jungle" Winter Surf Fest 2018 at Surf Dogs in Huntington Beach

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[WATCH] Neil Diamond Goes Viral in Touching Surprise Performance of 'Sweet Caroline'

 Singer Neil Diamond surprised the audience at the opening of the Broadway show chronicling his life and career with a performance of his mega-hit “Sweet Caroline.” Diamond, 81, sang to the audience at the conclusion of “A Beautiful Noise” from the balcony of the Broadhurst Theatre, flanked by his wife, Katie McNeil.

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Oh Hanukkah

Provided to YouTube by The Orchard EnterprisesOh Hanukkah · Meshugga Beach PartyTwenty Songs Of The Chosen Surfer℗ 2005 Jewish Music Group, LLC, under exclus...

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Tàrraco Surfers - Feliz Navidad

"Feliz Navidad" - Surf Theme by Tàrraco Surfers!(c) 2015 RGB Suports

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7 of the Best Concept Albums of All Time—from The Beatles, Frank Sinatra and More

With the release of Taylor Swift’s Midnights came a renewed interest in the concept record—using a central idea as a jumping-off point for a project. While an album doesn’t need an overarching theme to be a stellar body of work, there is something innatel

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Watch The Official Trailer For ‘Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues’ Documentary

Apple has released the official trailer for Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues, a documentary that documents the musician’s life and legacy.

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James Bond and The Beatles: the 1962 day that changed Britain

Sixty years ago today, both the Beatles' first single Love Me Do and the first Bond film Dr No were released. It was a remarkable moment that redefined a nation, writes Mark Allison.

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Missed That 1969 Jimi Hendrix Show At The Forum? Relive It Now With Never-Before Released Live Recording

In April 1969, the Jimi Hendrix played at the Forum in Inglewood. It was only the third rock concert ever hosted there.

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The story of the out-of-focus shot that became one of rock's great album covers

With no shortage of irony, the most iconic sleeve of the 1970s was not a carefully conceived think piece from the studios of Hipgnosis, but an instinctive moment of rock’n’roll attitude

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Here’s every song on the ‘Cobra Kai’ season five soundtrack

The soundtrack to Cobra Kai season five has been revealed, featuring songs from Billy Idol, Jon Bon Jovi, Van Halen and Survivor.