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40 Years Ago: Axl Rose Plays Final Gig With Rapidfire40 Years Ago: Axl Rose Plays Final Gig With RapidfireFuture Guns N' Roses frontman's first L.A. band didn't last long. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
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How Rod Stewart Reconnected With Ron Wood for ‘Unplugged … and Seated’How Rod Stewart Reconnected With Ron Wood for ‘Unplugged … and Seated’Former bandmates in the Jeff Beck Group and Faces rediscovered their pleasingly ragged past. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
How Led Zeppelin Held on to ‘Over the Hills and Far Away’How Led Zeppelin Held on to ‘Over the Hills and Far Away’It took three years from the time of its writing for the song to finally be released.Allison RappAllison Rapp
'Prove It All Night' at 45'Prove It All Night' at 45Once a four-minute single, the song tripled to epic lengths in concert.Gary GraffGary Graff
30 Years Ago: ‘Sober’ Brings Tool to the Masses30 Years Ago: ‘Sober’ Brings Tool to the MassesMemorable video featuring stop-motion animation helped their single to No. 3 on mainstream rock charts. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
How ZZ Top Souped Up Their Sound With ‘Got Me Under Pressure’How ZZ Top Souped Up Their Sound With ‘Got Me Under Pressure’Bold experimentation led the band to new commercial heights. Jeff GilesJeff Giles
How Police’s ‘Every Breath You Take’ Turned From Romantic to DarkHow Police’s ‘Every Breath You Take’ Turned From Romantic to DarkEven today, many listeners remain oblivious to its subject matter.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
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