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Sometimes it’s best not to overthink things when inspiration strikes. Queen singer Freddie Mercury discovered that while writing what would become the band’s first No. 1 single in the U.S. The group was plotting its
On February 27, Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter made his second live solo appearance in 17 years. DJing at London’s Alexandra Palace, the producer shared the
John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr began filming the second Beatles movie on Feb. 23, 1965. The project was originally named Eight
It’s been too easy to be distracted by the visual drama surrounding Lady Gaga, but when “Just Dance” entered a handful of the international charts,
Elton John’s “Philadelphia Freedom” wasn’t crafted as a patriotic song, though it became one anyway during the U.S. Bicentennial celebrations. Released on Feb. 24, 1975,
Beyoncé’s Renaissance or Outkast’s Aquemini? Animal Collective’s Merriweather Post Pavilion or Interpol’s Turn on the Bright Lights? Kendrick Lamar’s DAMN. or Lana Del Rey’s Norman
Led Zeppelin’s gloriously bloated sixth album, the 1975 double LP Physical Graffiti, followed its predecessor by nearly two years — an almost unthinkable stretch of
Macca is making a grand return. Paul McCartney has announced the release of his 19th solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane. Marking his first
When Roger McGuinn and Chris Hillman staged a reunion appearance with David Crosby, they had to call themselves the Original Byrds. That basically sums up the troubled