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Yoko Ono to be credited alongside John Lennon as songwriter of 'Imagine'

It's been 46 years since the release of John Lennon's iconic song "Imagine," and Yoko Ono may finally be receiving the credit she deser...

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Hey Hey, My My: Aging Rock Fans Still Hold Their Lighters High

Rock ’n’ roll will never die, at least not as long as a generation that once said it mistrusted anyone over 30 keeps trekking to concerts.

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Olivia Harrison reflects on the music and a book marking what would have been 'Quiet Beatle's' 74th birthday

To hear Olivia Harrison tell it, it wasn’t unusual for George Harrison to stroll through their house spouting words at random — a process that could cause an outsider to wonder whether the ex-Beatle had suddenly started speaking in tongues.

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The mysterious origins of jazz

The anniversary of the first jazz recording 100 years ago also marks the beginning of debates that are still ongoing, writes Christian Blauvelt.

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Ringo's no joke. He was a genius and the Beatles were lucky to have him | Coffee House

We’re closing 2016 by republishing our ten most-read articles of the year. Here’s No. 9: James Woodall on celebrating the…

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The 2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Are an Insult

All I’m asking is that “The” Rock and Roll Hall of Fame try to know a little bit more about their subject, or just change their damn name.

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'It’s like a stroll through the Louvre:' PBS' 'Soundbreaking' shows the magic of music-making

Whether the rush of harmonies in “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” the thrilling beat of Little Richard’s “Keep a Knockin’” or the delicate lyricism of  Joni Mitchell ’s “California,” music’s ability to carry us into the sublime often suggest

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    Peter Guralnick on Why Chuck Berry Is Even Greater Than You Think

    Peter Guralnick looks back on meetings with Chuck Berry stretching back nearly 40 years, and explains why his genius is deeper than it seems.

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      The Definitive Guide to Cord-Cutting in 2016, Based on Your Habits

      We teamed up with The Wirecutter to come up with cord-cutter bundles for movie buffs, sports addicts, fans of premium TV shows, bingewatchers and families with children.

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        Best Jam Night at Which to Hear Actual Jams: The FOCKRs | Best of L.A. 2016: Your Key to the City

        In L.A., jam nights these days are often an assemblage of all-star musicians who come together to play the classics, usually prepped with a rehearsal or...