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Jay-Z’s ‘In My Lifetime, Vol. 1’ 25th Anniversary: A Look Back at the Album
Jay-Z debuted in 1996 with his first album 'Reasonable Doubt.' He followed it up the following year with his sophomore album 'In My Lifetime, Vol. 1.'
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The 2 Artists Shania Twain Thinks Are ‘The Epitome of Vocal Soul’
Shania Twain has expressed her admiration for many artists over the years. Two artists in particular she lauds as "the epitome of vocal soul."
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Sean Penn Directed 1 of Shania Twain’s First Music Videos
Shania Twain was an up-and-coming Nashville singer in the early 1990s, and her debut album attracted little attention. But she caught the eye of award-winning actor Sean Penn, who directed one of her music videos.
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How Jimi Hendrix’s Woodstock Rendition of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ Was an Act of Protest
Jimi Hendrix gave an unforgettable performance at the Woodstock Music and Art Fair. He performed a rendition of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' that was an act of protest at a tumultuous time.
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How Shania Twain Got Her Stage Name
Shania Twain was inspired by one person along her journey when she decided to adopt "Shania" as her stage name.
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Why Tom Petty Turned Down Stevie Nicks When She Asked Him to Produce ‘Bella Donna’
Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks are two respected musicians with decades of experience. But back in the day, Tom Petty turned down Nicks' request to produce her solo album 'Bella Donna.'
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John Lennon’s Father Was Absent for Most of His Life: ‘It Was Like He Was Dead’
John Lennon grew up without his father Freddie Lennon at home for much of his young life.
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Jimi Hendrix Was Originally Going to Appear in The Beatles’ ‘Magical Mystery Tour’
Rock legend Jimi Hendrix became famous in the 1960s, earning the attention of hit band The Beatles. He was originally slated to appear in the band's 'Magical Mystery Tour' film, but couldn't.
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Jimi Hendrix’s 1st Guitar and How He Learned to Play It
Jimi Hendrix's love for guitar started from an early age. After getting his first guitar, he continued to improve on his musicianship, which eventually made him a star.
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Young Jimi Hendrix Couldn’t Afford to Go to an Elvis Concert So He Watched Atop a Nearby Hill
Jimi Hendrix looked up to Elvis Presley as a young artist, but couldn't afford a ticket to one of Presley's shows. So he improvised instead and watched the concert from atop a hill nearby.
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How to Vote For the 2022 AMAs
The American Music Awards are one of the few award shows where fans can participate in the process by voting for their favorite artists. Learn how to vote for your choices here.
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The 1st Musical Instrument John Lennon Enjoyed Playing Was the Harmonica
John Lennon gained worldwide recognition as the guitarist for The Beatles. But before he took up guitar, he loved to play the harmonica.
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What Did Jimi Hendrix Do at the Infamous Monterey Pop Festival in 1967?
Jimi Hendrix performed at the Monterey pop Festival back in 1967. His career would explode soon after that, as he released three albums before his death three years later.
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Jimi Hendrix Didn’t Want the Cover of ‘Electric Ladyland’ to Feature 19 Naked Women
Jimi Hendrix's 1969 album 'Electric Ladyland' was controversial at the time of its release — including to Hendrix himself — because of 19 nude women on the cover.
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What We Know About Drake and 21 Savage’s Joint Album, ‘Her Loss’
Drake and 21 Savage are teaming up for a new joint album titled "Her Loss," slated for release on Oct. 28.
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Why Did It Take Adidas Over 2 Weeks to Cut Ties With Kanye West?
Kanye West's business relationship with Adidas is over after his string of antisemitic comments. The company's response, however, came after weeks of public outcry.
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Rihanna Is Releasing a New Song for ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,’ ‘Lift Me Up’
Rihanna is set to make her return to music with a song on the 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' soundtrack.
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How John Lennon’s Parents Met and Fell in Love
Long before John Lennon was born, his parents met and fell in love in an interesting way.
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You Can Visit Jimi Hendrix’s Apartment in London to See How the Musician Lived
Jimi Hendrix's worldwide fame only lasted a few years before his death in 1970. He lived in London at one point, and his apartment is still available for viewings today.
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Drake Was Once Paid $100 to Open For Ice Cube
In the early days of his career, Drake got the opportunity to open for Ice Cube at a concert. He was paid just $100 for the gig.
