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The singer Billy Joel called the first original frontman: “Great body, long hair, pouty lips” Charisma. Kelly Murphy Dec 28, 2025
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Back to the Beginning: Watch The White Stripes perform a forgotten gem on their TV debut Wickedly raw. Reuben Cross Dec 28, 2025
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How did Perry Farrell come up with the name Lollapalooza? A word of culture. Callum MacHattie Dec 28, 2025
Grace Slick explains why Joni Mitchell got Woodstock all wrong: “I’m surprised” Not quite so golden. Lucy Harbron Dec 28, 2025