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From Classical Music Came Classic Rock
Classical music has long underpinned the skill set of many classic rock artists -- and has been the basis of several classic rock hits, too.
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Decades Later, “Songs in the Key of Life” Is As Fresh As Ever
Released in 1976, Stevie Wonder's masterful album "Songs in the Key of Life." Decades later, it's still brilliant and relevant.
Sneak of the Week: Norma Tanega, “A Street That Rhymes at Six A.M.”
Norma Tanega wrote some low-key quirky songs perfect for the 60s Beatnik vibe. She's been an unlikely influence on several artists.
Was He The First Influencer?
Of course, there's rarely a "first" anyone or anything; but -- decades before social media -- photographer Slim Aarons was capturing aspirational, staggeringly beautiful images of gorgeous lives. In that way, he set the template for influencers to come.
When Did the ‘90s Grunge Scene Actually Die?
Most think that Kurt’s death was the end of “grunge” – but there were some great groups and albums that came up right around that time. The author makes a case for another “end” – and it has to do with another group’s trauma.
