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Opening Acts vs the Headliners: It’s On!
Getting a shot to open for a big headline act isn't always the break it seems. And some pairings were stranger than others.
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Getting a shot to open for a big headline act isn't always the break it seems. And some pairings were stranger than others.
In just a single year, the Monkees won an Emmy, their creative freedom, and released several hit albums plus the top single of the year.
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