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How Chet Atkins' nuanced and innovative guitar style influenced Paul McCartney to write The Beatles classic, "Michelle".

John Denver achieved his greatest success in the 70s. But his last Top 40 hit gave him an adult contemporary foothold in 1982.

Photographer Henry Diltz first met the Doors after the band saw the album cover he shot for Crosby, Stills and Nash's 1969 self-titled debut.

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Madonna is known as the Queen of Pop, but her 1970s New York punk origins may come as a surprise to the uninformed.

Tony Iommi's 2000 debut solo album, featured contributions from Billy Idol, Dave Grohl, Ian Astbury, and Billy Corgan, among others.

If it weren't for these three Nashville Sound country songs the genre as we know it, would be entirely different.

Often, when a rock guitarist exits or works outside of a famous rock band, they never quite escape the shadow of their former group.

Brian Epstein made a huge impact on The Beatles' career as their manager. His 1967 death changed everything for the band.

Charles Bradley was more than a James Brown impersonator. He was an amazing singer and artist. Sadly, he was also a troubled man.