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Brian Boone
The Stolen Song That Cost Michael Bolton $5 Million
In 1991, one of soft rock singer Michael Bolton's songs hit the Billboard Hot 100 Top 5, but the track was later ruled to have plagiarized from another. Continue reading... View more
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Scheenagh Harrington
The Story Behind Fleetwood Mac's Rumours Album Is Pretty Wild
In early 1976, Fleetwood Mac got to work on the wildly successful album "Rumours," forging it in the fires of splintered relationships and open hedonism. Continue reading... View more
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Chris Condry
Guitarists That Hurt Their Own Legacy
These guitarists have incredible musical legacies, but these legacies have started to become eclipsed by the controversies surrounding them. Continue reading... View more
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Sergio Pereira
Barry Manilow's Duet With Debra Byrd For This Classic Animated Movie From 1994 Still Makes Hearts Soar
Barry Manilow is a prolific songwriter and one of his most underrated works was his soaring duet with Debra Byrd for 1994's Thumbelina. It still inspires love. Continue reading... View more
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S. Flannagan
Interviews That Derailed Rock Bands' Entire Careers
Even with efforts to keep rock stars on message, history shows that just a single appearance can decisively alter a band's career trajectory. Continue reading... View more
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Chris Turner-Neal
Strange Things About Star Trek You Never Knew
The Star Trek universe is weird and wonderful, but from secret fencing lessons to the origins of the Vulcan salute, it's just as strange behind the scenes. Continue reading... View more
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Brent Furdyk
The Truth Of Keith Richards And Mick Jagger's Turbulent Relationship
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards are rock 'n' roll legends as the creative forces behind the Rolling Stones. Yet, their lifelong relationship has been turbulent. Continue reading... View more
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S. Flannagan
5 Chart-Topping Hits You Didn't Know '60s Crooner Neil Sedaka Wrote For Other Artists
Beyond his own hits, Neil Sedaka was also a songwriter who proved time and again that he could craft songs that suited other artists perfectly. Continue reading... View more
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Richard Milner
5 Smash Hit Rock Songs That Just Couldn't Land The No. 1 Spot
Some of the biggest songs in rock never made No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, but these five songs' staying power are the real proof of their popularity. Continue reading... View more
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Brian Boone
These 5 Songs Capture What '60s Surf Rock Was All About
From the Ventures' "Walk, Don't Run" to the Surfaris' "Wipe Out," these songs capture the energetic guitars and wave-crashing effects that defined surf rock. Continue reading... View more
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S. Flannagan
If You're A Loyal Classic Rock Fan, You're Never Giving Up On These One-Hit Wonders
Loyal classic rock fans who stick with one-hit wonders wind up enjoying deeper cuts that may not have one-hit wonder power, but instead have staying power. Continue reading... View more
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Brent Furdyk
The Strange And Tragic Story Behind The Beach Boys' Album Smile
The Beach Boys were riding high on the success of "Pet Sounds" when Brian Wilson tried to top it with the ambitious "Smile." Here's why the album fell apart. Continue reading... View more
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Steven Luna
'90s Alternative Rockers Who Blew Our Socks Off With A No. 1 Hit Only To Disappear
Among the '90s alt-rock musicians is a rogue's gallery of one-hit wonders who watched their star streak to the top of the charts before fizzling out. Continue reading... View more
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Brent Furdyk
Rockers Who Fell Victim To The Dreaded Sophomore Slump
The sophomore slump has cursed plenty of musicians, from one-hit wonders to acts that went on to become established hitmakers after recovering from the stumble. Continue reading... View more
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Brian Boone
Man On The Run Doc Spotlights Paul McCartney's Biggest Solo Hit — And It's Virtually Unknown In US
Paul McCartney's biggest solo hit, co-written with Wings guitarist Denny Laine, was a personal and professional triumph, but it didn't resonate in America. Continue reading... View more
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Andrew Amelinckx
5 Songs From The '80s That Nail The Meaning Of Life
From Prince to Tears for Fears, the artists behind these five '80s classics proved pop music can ask the biggest question of all: What's the meaning of life? Continue reading... View more
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Steven Luna
The Most Popular Film From Every Year Of The 1970s Explained
The 1970s gave us many films that became iconic, including "Rocky," "Jaws," "and "The Godfather." Here's a look at the most popular films of that decade. Continue reading... View more
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Sarah Crocker
The Most Audacious Jewelry Heists In History
Jewel heists have become a regular occurrence since the old days of plundering tombs, with some particularly audacious cases still generating shock to this day. Continue reading... View more
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S. Flannagan
5 Rock Songs From 1970 That Are So Underrated
They didn't top the charts, but these five underrated 1970 rock songs capture everything that made the golden age of rock unforgettable. Continue reading... View more
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Kathy Benjamin
Events From 1986 That Changed Lives Forever
1986 saw regime shifts, a nuclear meltdown, a space shuttle explosion, successful surrogacy, Oprah going national, and other events that forever changed us. Continue reading... View more
