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Inside the Monkees’ ‘palace revolt’ for artistic freedom: ‘One urban myth that is true’

After an ugly incident at the Beverly Hills Hotel, everything changed.

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‘I’m from a different generation’: Don Henley tears into fans who text, take pictures, even stand up at Eagles concerts

“You pay for your seat,” Henley helpfully reminds. “Sit in it.”

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Fleetwood Mac reunion strengthens bond between Lindsey Buckingham, Christine McVie: ‘Quite surprising emotions’

Their unique interplay fired favorites like “Don’t Stop,” “World Turning” and “Think About Me.”

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‘A lovely mix of everyone’: Nick Mason on his favorite Pink Floyd album, and the one he’d change

“There were odd moments,” he admits, “where I became conscious that things might implode.”

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‘He’s doing a great job’: For mixer Billy Sherwood, Yes’ Jon Davison has been a revelation

Davison has taken on a more creative role since replacing Benoit David.

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Happenstance played role in upcoming Led Zeppelin reissue: ‘Lo and behold, there it was’

As Jimmy Page went through Led Zeppelin’s archival material, he discovered a problem.

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Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour makes surprise on-stage appearance with Ben Watt

Gilmour also worked with the ex-Everything But the Girl member on his new solo album.

'There was no color at Stax': History was made, one cool-rocking single at a time

‘There was no color at Stax’: History was made, one cool-rocking single at a time

Many of Stax Records’ biggest hits were released during a period of America’s greatest racial unrest.

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‘He is so theatrical, a true diva’: Queen’s Roger Taylor says Adam Lambert shows would thrill Freddie Mercury

Band co-founder Roger Taylor also makes clear Queen is not trying to replace Mercury.

'A great platform for lead guitar': The Yardbirds' tradition of gunslingers from Surrey continues

‘A great platform for lead guitar’: The Yardbirds’ tradition of gunslingers from Surrey continues

Ben King shares more than a spot in the guitar chair with Beck, Clapton and Page.