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Not Quite Top 40 But Quite Important: The B-52s’ “Rock Lobster”
It may have peaked at number 56 on the charts, but "Rock Lobster" generated terrific buzz for a young band from Athens, Georgia.
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“Back to the Egg”: A Perfect Finale for Paul McCartney & Wings
A quirky album that doubles as a response to the rise of Punk and New Wave.
Pop Music 2016: In Memoriam
David Bowie, Prince, Merle Haggard, Glenn Frey, Leonard Cohen, Maurice White, George Michael, Sharon Jones...so many music stars lost in 2016.
Prince, Todd, RuPaul, and Me
It seems everyone has a story about Prince's impact on their lives. This one involves RuPaul, friendship, and coming of age thanks to the late artist.
He’s Still Blinding Us With (Musical) Science
Thomas Dolby may be best known for his 80s music, but his legacy may be his work involving music, science, and technology.