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P-Funk and Earth Wind and Fire
One of the great musical rivalries of the 70s was between Parliament-Funkadelic and Earth Wind & Fire. It was one epic funk battle.
Month June 2023
The Old-World Twist to “Babylon Sisters”
Back in the day, Tin Pan Alley songwriters wrote introductory "verses" that were nothing like the song that followed. Steely Dan modernized this old-world technique on "Babylon Sisters." See how.
Blood, Sweat & Tears: They (Sorta) Opened the Iron Curtain
Blood, Sweat & Tears had monster jazz-flavored hits. But a tour of the Soviet Union began to erode their popularity. Here's the story.
Sly and The Family Stone’s “Fresh” At 50
No doubt that Sly Stone was an innovator. His 1973 album, "Fresh," took things to a whole new level. We dig in.
Six Guitars That Are Icons in Music
There are some guitars that are almost as iconic as the artists who played them. Our look at a few of the best.