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40 Years Ago: Madonna’s Global Conquest Begins40 Years Ago: Madonna’s Global Conquest Begins“I want to rule the world,” the singer admitted before her self-titled album's release.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Why Billy Corgan Went Out of His Mind Making ‘Siamese Dream’Why Billy Corgan Went Out of His Mind Making ‘Siamese Dream’The Smashing Pumpkins frontman destroyed his health, relationships and almost his life while creating the 1993 album. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Def Leppard's 'Love Bites' at 35Def Leppard's 'Love Bites' at 35It hit No. 1 in the U.S. — then they had to learn how to play it live.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
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John Mellencamp's 'Small Town'John Mellencamp's 'Small Town'Top 10 'Scarecrow' hit was born out of his frustrations with a typewriter.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
30 Years Ago: How Billy Joel Wrote ‘The River of Dreams’ in Spite of Himself30 Years Ago: How Billy Joel Wrote ‘The River of Dreams’ in Spite of HimselfIt came to him in a dream, and it took root in the shower.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Remembering Rage Against the Machine’s Ballsy 1993 ProtestRemembering Rage Against the Machine’s Ballsy 1993 ProtestPolitical rockers got naked in front of thousands to prove a point. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin