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31 Concept Albums You May Have Missed
From The Pretty Things to Frank Zappa to Janelle Monae to Beyonce, these artists have had stories to tell and they've done it in these concept albums.
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Elmer Valentine and The Whisky a Go Go
The iconic LA club, Whisky a Go Go, was ground zero for not just dancers in white boots, but for the burgeoning 60s rock scene.
When Frank Zappa Shared the Stage with John Lennon
Frank Zappa and John Lennon were both iconoclasts. But when they opted to work together, the results were...less than optimal.
The Best (and Worst) of Supergroups
It seems like a great idea: get the best players in rock to join forces in a "supergroup." But there are other issues that come with talent.
Black Producers (Like Tom Wilson) Really Mattered
Tom Wilson was something of a rarity in rock: a black man producing music by white artists like Dylan, Zappa, and Velvet Underground. A look at his career.