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Joe Chambers, Founder and CEO of the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum

Joe Chambers is the Founder and CEO of the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum. Upon meeting him, I was instantly inspired that he not only dreamt up this important mission and museum, but that he and his wife Linda had made it a reality.

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The Trial, Belief, and Tragedy Behind “Hallelujah”

“Hallelujah” was written by Canadian singer, songwriter, poet, and novelist, Leonard Cohen. It was not a happy accident, nor did it come to him in a dream.

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“Because the Night” by Patti Smith and Bruce Springsteen

Though these two artists often utilized differing elements within the vast spectrum of rock and roll, both Smith and Springsteen represent a raw and humanistic quality which attracted their fans and readily prepared them for a successful and distinctive collaboration.

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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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Punk Rock’s Revolutionary DIY Mentality

The fresh musical and cultural perspective brought forth by punk rock inspired a revolutionary do-it-yourself era, comprised of musicians, artists, writers, and enthusiasts who were intent on keeping punk rock alive and out of the disapproving grasps of the commercial mainstream.

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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 II

Part 2 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 Fascinating Frontmen of Rock N’ Roll

A front man, regardless of his/her discipline, encompasses the rare and seemingly magical ability to encourage, motivate, and inspire thousands of people to dance, sing, and just straight up feel alive.

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