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The Kingsmen’s ‘Louie Louie’ cover has wild story—and was banned from several radio stations

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The Kingsmen’s ‘Louie Louie’ cover has wild story—and was banned from several radio stations

May 21, 2026| Research|

By Melody McCune, Men’s Journal Ever wondered what takes the crown as the most recorded rock song in... Read More → The Kingsmen’s ‘Louie Louie’ cover has wild story—and was banned from several radio stations

Bob Dylan’s 1965 masterpiece is still rock’s greatest protest song

May 21, 2026| Research|

By Dyah Ayu Larasati, Collider | Armed with nothing but his nasal baritone voice and his Gibson J-50 acoustic... Read More → Bob Dylan’s 1965 masterpiece is still rock’s greatest protest song

Blind History Lady: You Don’t Know What a Blind Person Needs!

May 14, 2026| Research|

“You don’t know what a blind person needs!” Fred Lowrey, a blind man, said to banker Jerry Buckley... Read More → Blind History Lady: You Don’t Know What a Blind Person Needs!

Remembering the late John P Hammond, the blues genius who inspired countless others

April 30, 2026| Research|

By Henry Yates, Guitar World | The great black post-war bluesmen are almost gone now, and the passing of John... Read More → Remembering the late John P Hammond, the blues genius who inspired countless others

1991 Classic Cover Became a No. 1 Hit 35 Years Ago After One Simple Title Change

April 9, 2026| Research|

By Melinda Lorge, Parade | 35 years ago today, on April 6, 1991, Garth Brooks scored his fifth consecutive... Read More → 1991 Classic Cover Became a No. 1 Hit 35 Years Ago After One Simple Title Change

’80s music star Billy Idol admits he almost died from snorting heroin after launching solo career

April 2, 2026| Research|

By Aaron Tinney, OK! Magazine | OK! can reveal Billy Idol has revealed he nearly died from a heroin overdose... Read More → ’80s music star Billy Idol admits he almost died from snorting heroin after launching solo career

What happened to 70s chart topper Leo Sayer?

April 2, 2026| Research|

By Ella Rayment-Ward, Hello! US | The year is 1976, and Leo Sayer’s You Make Me Feel Like Dancing is... Read More → What happened to 70s chart topper Leo Sayer?

47 Years Ago, This No. 1 Queen Song Inspired by Elvis Presley Became One of the Band’s Biggest Hits

March 26, 2026| Research|

By Val Barone, Collider | Queen is one of the few bands that have too many hits to count. Almost every single... Read More → 47 Years Ago, This No. 1 Queen Song Inspired by Elvis Presley Became One of the Band’s Biggest Hits

Learn a Little About the “Most Important Black Musical Institution” in the U.S.

March 19, 2026| Research|

On Wikipedia’s Featured Article: Did you know that the Martin-Smith School of Music, according to one... Read More → Learn a Little About the “Most Important Black Musical Institution” in the U.S.

Did You Know That Les Paul Could Not Move His Right Arm? Here’s What Happened. . .

March 5, 2026| Research|

Forwarded by CanITellSteveKoozer on Facebook: The x-ray on the glass board showed a right arm turned to dust.... Read More → Did You Know That Les Paul Could Not Move His Right Arm? Here’s What Happened. . .

Meet the ‘Godmother of Rock and Roll’ who shaped a generation

February 26, 2026| Research|

By Nina Clevinger, Parade | Born in 1915 to singers in Arkansas, Sister Rosetta Tharpe is forever cemented in... Read More → Meet the ‘Godmother of Rock and Roll’ who shaped a generation

Favorite Colorado Adopted Son Dan Fogelberg Gets Remembered

February 19, 2026| Research|

Caylus on Facebook (per Jock Bartley) (Barb: I had so hoped to get Dan to speak at a COMBO meeting. But... Read More → Favorite Colorado Adopted Son Dan Fogelberg Gets Remembered

The “Blind History” Lady Profiles the Great Al Hibbler, Original Vocalist of Unchained Melody

February 12, 2026| Research|

One of my favorite movies is “Ghost” and my favorite scene from the movie is the pottery scene with... Read More → The “Blind History” Lady Profiles the Great Al Hibbler, Original Vocalist of Unchained Melody

A deadly fire swept through a nightclub in just 90 seconds. I got out. Would you?

January 20, 2026| Research|

By Tom Symonds, BBC | Warning: This article contains themes you may find upsetting | Gina Russo was watching... Read More → A deadly fire swept through a nightclub in just 90 seconds. I got out. Would you?

Women in History Posts About What American Bandstand Did for the Music Business

January 15, 2026| Research|

August 5, 1957: ABC aired a show about teenagers dancing. Parents were horrified. The music industry... Read More → Women in History Posts About What American Bandstand Did for the Music Business

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