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The Story of Queen’s Second Album, ‘Queen II’
Queen released their second album 'Queen II' on March 8, 1974.
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‘Look Out, Kid': The History of Bob Dylan’s ‘Subterranean Homesick Blues’
Bob Dylan released the groundbreaking "Subterranean Homesick Blues" on March 8, 1965.
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The Story of Steve Marriott’s Last Days With the Small Faces
By the beginning of 1969, Steve Marriott was really growing tired of what he saw as the limitations of the Small Faces.
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The Day the Grateful Dead’s Ron ‘Pigpen’ McKernan Died
On March 8, 1973, Ron McKernan passed away at age 27.
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When the Beatles Collected Their Singles and More on ‘Past Masters’
EMI's decision to overhaul the Beatles catalog in 1987, spurred by the CD revolution, was a long time coming.
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The History of David Bowie’s R&B Move, ‘Young Americans’
David Bowie explored his soul influences on 'Young Americans,' which was released on March 7, 1975.
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How the Original Byrds Got Back Together for One More Album
By 1972 the Byrds had pretty much become a vehicle for Roger McGuinn’s solo recordings. The original quintet began falling apart in 1966, after Gene Clark, who penned most of the group’s original early songs, left.
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The Story of Genesis’ Debut Album, ‘From Genesis to Revelation’
Genesis released their debut album, 'From Genesis to Revelation' in March 1969.
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When Cliff Burton Played His First Show With Metallica
On March 5, 1983, a scruffy crew of acne-afflicted youths going by the conspicuous band name of Metallica took a major step toward becoming the kings of thrash metal when they mounted a stage for the first time alongside new bassist Cliff Burton.
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The Day the Beatles Recorded ‘From Me to You’
Written just a few days prior to the session, "From Me to You" found John Lennon and Paul McCartney moving forward.
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45 Years Ago: The Rolling Stones Launch the ‘Goodbye Britain’ Tour
By 1971, the Rolling Stones had sold millions of records – but were almost broke.
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The Story of the Mothers of Invention’s ‘Sgt. Pepper’-Baiting ‘We’re Only in It for the Money’
From the mocking cover art to the orchestral notes that grace the music, the Mothers of Invention’s ‘We’re Only in It for the Money’ turns ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ on its head.
