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Bring On the Bongo Beat
Turns out that the bongos have played a bigger role in rock than perhaps first thought. Here are a bunch of stellar appearances.
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Turns out that the bongos have played a bigger role in rock than perhaps first thought. Here are a bunch of stellar appearances.

Cartoon heroes, comic books, Saturday afternoon movies...all these have served as fodder for some rock stars and their memorable songs.

When Chicago broke onto the scene, their mix was a completely fresh blend of rock and horns. Then something happened.

When jazz was embargoed in Britain, American blues and gospel filled in the gap. And for the future Beatles, it made all the difference.

Fights and riots have inspired some songs. Then there are the artists who used their music to actively start somethin'.