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The 1968 Comeback Special

Initially, the Comeback Special was meant to be nothing more than a televised Christmas special initiated by Elvis’ manager, Colonel Tom Parker.

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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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Simply Unpredictable, Robert Palmer

Equipped with his soulful, debonair demeanor, Robert Palmer is largely remembered for his 1980’s mega hits and iconic MTV image.

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Antoine Dominique Domino Jr.

Once declared an inspiration by Elvis Presley, Fats Domino’s impression on Rock N’ Roll music is unmistakable.

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The Rise of Janis Joplin

Often regarded as one of the major ground breakers for women in Rock N’ Roll music, Janis Joplin can be additionally remembered for flipping the table on what it meant to be a rock vocalist.

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When People Say Rock N’ Roll Is Dead

Compared to the likes of Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Rae Vaughn, 33-year-old Gary Clark Jr. is one of the most outstanding musicians of the current generation.

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The Striking Similarities Between Some of Rock N’ Rolls Most Famous Duos

The 1960’s was inundated with outstanding dynamic duos that greatly impacted the music of their generation.

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The Rock-Rap Fusion of Aerosmith and Run-DMC

Aerosmith manager, Tim Collins received a call in 1986 that would not only impact Aerosmith and Run-DMC, but the music game as a whole.

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Blues Music and The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones have been critically appraised and at times, condemned for their unapologetic reproduction of blues music as well as the explicit influence blues has had on their own chart topping songs

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