Judas Priest’s ‘Rocka Rolla’ Track-by-Track: Exclusive Excerpt
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How Kiss Launched Their Final Chapter With ‘Modern Day Delilah’
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How McDonald’s ‘Mindboggling’ Olympic Giveaway Backfired
[ad_1] In some ways, the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles represented a serious change for the fashionable Games. The sporting...
Why David Bowie’s ‘Space Oddity’ Was Rush-Released
[ad_1] In May 1961, President John F. Kennedy set an formidable aim for America: ship a human being to the...
How Bruce Springsteen Learned to Love Arenas for His 1984 Tour
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The Hollies Record a Hit With an Unknown Elton John
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Aerosmith Launches Back in the Saddle Tour
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Kiss Kisses Their Own Ass
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Motley’s ‘Theatre,’ Guns N’ Roses and More
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