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Whatever Happened to The Big Instrumental?
There was a time when instrumentals became big hits on the pop charts. So what happened? We look back at a few timeless tracks.
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Steve Cropper: The Cream of the Crop
Steve Cropper took a long road from a Missouri farm to playing with some of the biggest rock stars. His guitar licks are unmistakeable.
“McLemore Avenue”: Booker T’s Take On “Abbey Road”
"Abbey Road" stunned fans, including Booker T. Instead of just listening, he did the next best thing with his tribute, "McLemore Avenue."
“She’s So Heavy” at 50: From Billy Preston to Blac Rabbit
"She's So Heavy" is given lots of kudos for helping craft prog-rock. But Billy Preston -- and multiple black artists -- found (and further built) the gospel groove beneath.