Tag: rock and roll

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Who Will Be the Face of Rock — in 300 Years?

Over time, one person gets associated with a musical genre (like John Philip Sousa for marches). So who will be the face of rock in coming centuries?

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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.

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Chicago: Feelin’ Stronger Every Day

Number 13 on Billboard’s list of Top 100 Bands, Chicago is second only to the Beach Boys as the most successful American rock band of all time.

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When Dylan Plugged in and Changed Everything (Or Not)

For Dylan, “going electric” was less a radical departure than a return to his own rock and roll origins.

Bruce Springsteen in Shades 2008 courtesy of Getty Images

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Bruce Springsteen: The Boss of Concerts

You can get an excellent taste of The River Tour via the film of a 1980 Tempe, Arizona concert which comes as part of the “The Ties That Bind: The River Collection” box set.