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Not everyone likes the term Yacht Rock, probably due to its elitist connotation. In HBO’s Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary, Steve Lukather of Toto fame said, with a hint of sarcasm, “Where’s my yacht?” On ...

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The year 1975 was a very good one for Elton John and Chicago. It was pretty good as well for artists from Olivia Newton-John ...

Singer Rod Stewart, who helped British rock conquer the world with a string of megahits, turns 80 on Friday -- with no plans ...

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In 1967, three members of John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers recorded four songs in a session at Decca Studios in London. One ...

Serving for 15 years with the United States Marine Corps, Shane Hall developed his musical craft while stationed in Okinawa, ...