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Celebrating John Mellencamp’s “Scarecrow”
John Mellencamp's "Scarecrow" signaled a definite turn into what's termed "heartland rock." Forty years later, we look at its impact.
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Prince’s “1999”: A Breakout Project
Forty years ago, Prince boldly planted his Minneapolis flag in the realms of rock, funk, and pop with the "1999" album.
The Rock Concert – A (Crazy) Oral History
They started as sock hops then morphed into legendary arena shows. The new book, "Rock Concert," traces the rise of a cultural touchstone.
John Mellencamp: Pink Houses and America
John Mellencamp has always told stories about the heartland. But one song in particular captures a larger picture of America - then and now.
Whatever Happened to Kip Winger?
His name conjures the shirtless rockstar of the 80s. But Kip Winger has a far more interesting story that crosses over...into classical?