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The Making and Influence of “You Really Got Me”

On rare occasion, there have been moments in music history where a profound and audible shift has taken place, forever rerouting the course of popular music.

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The Genesis of Jimi Hendrix: Part III

Part 3 of a three part series that delves deeply into Jimi Hendrix’s incredibly significant musical growth within the southern US prior to his departure to New York City. This piece will shed light onto the crucial experiences that shaped Hendrix into one of the greatest guitarists to ever live.

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The Genesis of Jimi Hendrix: PART 1

Part 1 of a three part series that delves deeply into Jimi Hendrix’s incredibly significant musical growth within the southern US prior to his departure to New York City. This piece will shed light onto the crucial experiences that shaped Hendrix into one of the greatest guitarists to ever live.

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The Final Beatles Recording

Both songs, “Real Love” and “Free as a Bird” were two of three cassette demo tapes Lennon’s widow, Yoko Ono, bestowed upon the boys during the time they were construing the Anthology.

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The Rockabilly Revival

The Stray Cats did the seemingly impossible. They crafted original tunes that respectfully maintained the essence and style of the early Rock N’ Roll music.

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Bohemian Rhapsody

“Bohemian Rhapsody” began as a complete imaginative epic that resided in Freddie Mercury’s brain.

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Pirate Radio

Pirate radio’s determination and rule bending act may have encompassed the spirit of Rock N’ Roll just as strongly as the music they played.

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The Perseverance of AC/DC

40 years of being a band that has undergone extreme difficulties proves AC/DC to be one of the most resilient bands in Rock N’ Roll history.

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The Godmother of Rock N’ Roll

Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s impact on Rock N’ Roll can be heard in the gritty, gospel singing Elvis Presley, the quick, fiery playing Chuck Berry, and the soulful, blues notes of Eric Clapton.

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Glitter, Glitz, Glam Rock

Glam Rock was a 1970’s British movement that combined the catchy melodies from bubblegum pop with the rebellious essence of the early hip-shaking rock n’ roll.

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