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The Song David Bowie Admitted To Stealing From The Rolling Stones in 1972

  • Bowie and Jagger's competitive friendship influenced both artists' creative output
  • Bowie admitted to borrowing Rolling Stones musical elements for 'The Jean Genie'
  • Jagger acknowledged the musical borrowing as intentional homage rather than theft

Mick Jagger has revealed that David Bowie openly admitted to modelling his 1972 hit "The Jean Genie" on the sound of The Rolling Stones, describing the track as a deliberate "homage" to his friend and rival. The disclosure, made by Jagger in a recent interview, adds a new…

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3 Country Voices From the 1970s You’ll Recognize in About Two Seconds

  • Article names three unmistakable 1970s country voices
  • Charley Pride, Conway Twitty and Dolly Parton featured
  • Part of a nostalgic classic country/rock listicle series

This is a listicle from American Songwriter highlighting three country singers from the 1970s whose voices remain instantly recognisable today. It forms part of a recurring series celebrating classic country and rock acts, aimed at longtime fans and readers nostalgic for the genre's golden era. The article profiles…

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Singer Zach Top slams modern country music, says it lacks ‘soul’

  • Zach Top says modern country music has lost its "soul".
  • He credits bluegrass's rising popularity to demand for authenticity.
  • Comments tied to his new single "Good Girls & Cowgirls".

Country singer Zach Top has criticised the current state of mainstream country music, arguing that it has become too polished and has lost its "soul", while suggesting that bluegrass music is filling that void. The 28-year-old made the comments in a recent interview with Rolling Stone, framing his…

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Merle Haggard Said This 1971 Deep Cut Was the Most Cathartic To Write, Despite It Being Unpopular

  • Haggard called 1971's "Huntsville" his most cathartic song to write
  • The prison-themed track got little airplay compared to album hits
  • Haggard never served time in Huntsville or attempted a prison escape

Merle Haggard once named "Huntsville," a deep cut from his 1971 album Someday We'll Look Back, as the most personally cathartic song he ever wrote, despite it never becoming a hit. Speaking to Uncut magazine in 2010, Haggard explained that songwriting had unexpectedly become a form of therapy…

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‘Universal Soldier’: the CIA secret that was revealed in a 1963 protest song

  • ‘Universal Soldier’ questioned soldiers’ responsibility for war.
  • The article connects it with later CIA mind-control revelations.
  • Buffy Sainte-Marie wrote the influential 1963 protest song.

A 1963 protest song, ‘Universal Soldier’, is presented as having anticipated revelations about CIA-backed programmes that sought to manipulate or control human behaviour. Written by Canadian singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie, the song challenges the idea that individual soldiers can evade responsibility for war by claiming they merely follow orders,…

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Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong announces limited-edition Radiant Red Les Paul Junior Epiphone guitar and Marshall Artist Signature amp

  • Billie Joe Armstrong launches signature red Epiphone guitar, priced £489
  • His first Marshall Artist Signature amp also unveiled, inspired by 'Dookie'
  • Comes as Green Day readies 'Nimrods' film soundtrack for 31 July release

Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong has unveiled a limited-edition Radiant Red Epiphone Les Paul Junior guitar, alongside his first Artist Signature amplifier, made with Marshall. The launches celebrate Armstrong's stripped-back playing style, which has defined his sound for more than two decades, and mark Marshall's first artist…

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3 Songs From the Late 70s That Helped Usher in 80s Rock

  • Three late-1970s hits are presented as precursors to 1980s rock.
  • Aerosmith’s Beatles cover brought an edgy, pulsating sound.
  • Foreigner and Journey scored major breakthrough singles.

The article identifies three late-1970s rock songs it argues helped shape the sound and commercial direction of 1980s rock. It presents Aerosmith’s cover of “Come Together”, Foreigner’s “Hot Blooded” and Journey’s “Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin’” as early examples of the punchier, arena-ready style later associated with the decade. -…

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‘You Can’t Hurry Love’ is the key to Motown’s legacy after 60 years

  • ‘You Can’t Hurry Love’ is presented as Motown’s defining legacy.
  • The 1966 Supremes hit showcases Motown’s pop-soul formula.
  • Its longevity reflects Motown’s continuing cultural influence.

The article argues that The Supremes’ 1966 hit ‘You Can’t Hurry Love’ best represents Motown’s enduring legacy six decades on. It presents the song as an emblem of the label’s ability to combine memorable pop songwriting, polished production and broad cultural appeal. Released in 1966, the track was…

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See AC/DC’s Entire Concert In San Antonio During 2026 North American Leg Of ‘Power Up’ Tour

  • Full AC/DC San Antonio concert video uploaded to YouTube on 24 July
  • Show was part of the 2026 "Power Up" North American tour leg
  • 21-song setlist mixed classics with two "Power Up" album tracks

AC/DC's July 24 concert at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, has been uploaded in full to YouTube by the Patrick Zapata channel, giving fans a complete video record of the show. The performance formed part of the 2026 North American leg of the band's long-running "Power Up"…

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The “beautiful” 1982 song Christine McVie called one of Fleetwood Mac’s best

  • McVie reportedly praised Nicks’s ‘Gypsy’ as a Fleetwood Mac high point.
  • The song featured on 1982’s Mirage.
  • Its lyrics reflect Nicks’s pre-fame life.

Christine McVie reportedly regarded Fleetwood Mac’s 1982 song ‘Gypsy’, written by Stevie Nicks, as one of the group’s finest recordings. The article presents the track as a standout from the band’s later classic period, highlighting McVie’s admiration as evidence of its enduring musical quality. ‘Gypsy’ appeared on Fleetwood…

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