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“Finding Fretless”: The Search for a Beatle Guitar
John Lennon and George Harrison played a unique "fretless" guitar on some big hits. Then it vanished. A new book shares its journey.
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John Lennon’s Incredible Vanishing Act
John Lennon brought The Beatles to life partly through sheer force of will. So why have many of his songs disappeared from various Beatle playlists?
Dusty Hill: One Texas Fan’s Remembrance
The death of ZZ Top's Dusty Hill wasn't just a loss for the music world -- Texas fans are feeling it in a particular way. Our writer explains.
“I Want My MTV!” The Channel Turns 40
In August of 1981, MTV blasted off. And the way we "saw" (and heard) music was forever changed. Our salute to a cultural phenom.
In Defense of Hollywood’s Fourth Wall
Sometimes a cheeky wink from the screen works; other times it just ruins the movie experience. Thoughts on breaking the "Fourth Wall."