Category: Music

“She Was the Love of My Life”: The Enduring Bond Between Freddie Mercury and Mary Austin That Surprised the World

“She Was the Love of My Life”: The Enduring Bond Between Freddie Mercury and Mary Austin That Surprised the World Freddie Mercury, the legendary frontman of Queen, was known for...

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Why Robert Plant thought Led Zeppelin was “dumb”

One-time Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant once opened up about his time with the legendary 1970s rock band, giving a rare insight into his true feelings about working with the...

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The instrument George Harrison called “the bagpipes of country music”

George Harrison was always a musician who craved exploration and sonic diversity, both in The Beatles and his solo career. Over the course of his expansive discography, he explored virtually...

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When the Past Meets the Present: Robert Plant and Zoë Bonham at the 2006 Polar Music Prize Ceremony in Stockholm

When the Past Meets the Present: Robert Plant and Zoë Bonham at the 2006 Polar Music Prize Ceremony in Stockholm On May 22, 2006, the legacy of Led Zeppelin was...

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When Genius Clashed with Grace: The Forgotten Encounter Between Carole King and John Lennon That Laid Bare the Music Industry’s Gender Divide

At a lively New York industry party in the early 1960s, Carole King crossed paths briefly with John Lennon—an encounter far more significant than anyone realized at the time. The...

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The Original Line-up of the Rolling Stones in 1964: How Five Young Rebels Reshaped Rock ‘n’ Roll Forever

The Original Line-up of the Rolling Stones in 1964: How Five Young Rebels Reshaped Rock ‘n’ Roll Forever In 1964, the original line-up of the Rolling Stones—Mick Jagger, Keith Richards,...

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John Deacon makes first contribution to Queen in almost 30 years

John Deacon has made a surprise contribution to Queen for the first time since leaving the band almost thirty years ago. The former bassist has lived in relative anonymity since...

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Beyond the Stage: The Family Life of Robert Plant, from Tragedy to Legacy

“Beyond the Stage: The Family Life of Robert Plant, from Tragedy to Legacy” Robert Plant, the magnetic frontman of Led Zeppelin, is celebrated for his soaring vocals and mystical lyrics—but...

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More Than the King of Rock: How Elvis Presley’s Hollywood Dreams Were Undermined by Commercialism and Control

In 1956, a 26-year-old Elvis Presley arrived in Hollywood under contract with Paramount, carrying ambitions that stretched far beyond his already meteoric music career. Though he had become a national...

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Keeping Egos in Check: Freddie Mercury on Why Queen Survived Where So Many Bands Fell Apart

“Keeping Egos in Check: Freddie Mercury on Why Queen Survived Where So Many Bands Fell Apart” In the turbulent world of rock and roll, band breakups are often as famous...

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