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Jimmy Clanton, a teenage heartthrob in the '50s, is retiring at the age of 86
After nearly 70 years, ’50s rock 'n' roll teen idol Jimmy Clanton is retiring. The 86-year-old has three engagements scheduled between March and April, and when the cruise ship hosting his final ...
23 Hit Songs With Surprisingly Dark and Disturbing Backstories
Music has the power to move us, uplift us, and even haunt us — but sometimes, the stories behind our favorite songs are far ...
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Livewire: 16 of the Best Concerts to Catch in Cleveland in January
That album contained infectious hits such as "Buddy Holly," "Undone — The Sweater ... band brings its tour in support of its new album, Lyrics Over Everything, to the Beachland Ballroom tonight ...
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Five fabulous 1950s songs that were overshadowed by subsequent covers
The 1950s saw the birth of rock and roll, but these original songs might have been overshadowed by their covers.
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Ringo Starr, Look Up, review: his best since the post-Beatles highs of the 1970s
The good news is that his 20th album may genuinely be his best since the post-Beatles highs ... while the swinging Breathless has the springy joy of a Buddy Holly rocker adorned by rippling ...
14 Epic Facts About ‘Streets of Fire’
This genre-defying rock ‘n’ roll fable has got all the bikers, sledgehammer rumbles, and high-octane musical numbers you’d expect from an ’80s cult classic.
It's Been 66 Years Since The Day the Music Died. Ritchie Valens' Sister Is Grateful to Don McLean for Singing About It (Exclusive)
Don McLean and Connie Valens tell PEOPLE about their unique experiences on 'The Day the Music Died,' when Buddy Holly, Richie ...
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‘It’s the Lubbock sound’: Why Buddy Holly had such a lasting impact on the city
To this day there are artifacts and sites all around Lubbock, Texas that honor Buddy Holly, as his legacy has made a lasting ...
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On This Day in 1959: Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens Tragically Died, Inspiring Don McLean’s “American Pie”
On this day in 1959, Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and The Big Bopper tragically gave Don McLean the inspiration for "American Pie." ...
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The Story and Meaning Behind “Take Good Care of My Baby,” the Signature Hit for Early Rock and Roll Legend Bobby Vee
When you're listening to oldies radio, you'll likely hear a few songs that sound like dated novelties that wouldn't hold up today. But then there are songs like "Take Good Care of My Baby," released ...