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The 40 Greatest Needle Drops in Film History

July 9, 2026| Research|

By Scott Roxborough & Patrick Brzeski, Hollywood Reporter | Music has been an indivisible part of movies... Read More → The 40 Greatest Needle Drops in Film History

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Clive Davis Made a Rare Mistake When He Passed on a ’70s Song That Would Become a US Number One

July 2, 2026| Research|

Photo: Clive Davis | By Ben Rogerson, MusicRadar | In the wake of his death, much has been written this week... Read More → Clive Davis Made a Rare Mistake When He Passed on a ’70s Song That Would Become a US Number One

Music Viewpoints on Country and Christian Music Genres Being So Popular // Singing in the Face of Fascism

June 25, 2026| Research|

Johnnie Johnson of the disabled musicians non-profit Innervision sent this in response to the article we... Read More → Music Viewpoints on Country and Christian Music Genres Being So Popular // Singing in the Face of Fascism

Americans Are Still Singing in the Face of Fascism

June 18, 2026| Research|

By Tracey Ann Duncan, HuffPost | Last week at Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, protesters sang at police... Read More → Americans Are Still Singing in the Face of Fascism

A Little History on Michael Jackson’s “Beat It”

June 11, 2026| Research|

Daring to walk into one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Los Angeles when Michael Jackson was only 24... Read More → A Little History on Michael Jackson’s “Beat It”

Young Music Fans are Starting to Favor Older Songs

June 4, 2026| Research|

By Ethan Millman, Hollywood Reporter | Maybe music was better back when you were a kid. That’s at least... Read More → Young Music Fans are Starting to Favor Older Songs

“I loved Tommy, but I couldn’t be around the alcohol and drug thing too much.”

May 28, 2026| Research|

By Christopher Scapelliti, Guitar Player | Narada Michael Walden has built a career as a first-call... Read More → “I loved Tommy, but I couldn’t be around the alcohol and drug thing too much.”

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

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