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3 Glam Metal Songs From the 1980s That Even Diehard Classic Metalheads Aren’t Afraid To Listen to in Public

  • Three glam metal tracks have appeal beyond the genre.
  • Mötley Crüe’s “Shout At The Devil” charted in 1983.
  • Quiet Riot’s “Metal Health” reached No. 31 on the Hot 100.

The article names three 1980s glam metal songs it says can appeal even to fans of classic heavy metal: Mötley Crüe’s “Shout At The Devil”, W.A.S.P.’s “Wild Child” and Quiet Riot’s “Metal Health (Bang Your Head)”. It argues that their heavy riffs and rebellious sound give them qualities…

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In 1970, Paul Simon wrote a song to attack his critics. Now it has been streamed 375,000,000 times

  • Simon wrote “The Boxer” partly in response to early criticism.
  • Its “lie-la-lie” refrain began as a placeholder.
  • The song has reportedly reached 375 million streams.

Paul Simon’s “The Boxer” was shaped in part by the criticism he began receiving after years of praise as one half of Simon and Garfunkel. He channelled that frustration into a song that became one of his best-known works, turning a personal response into a story listeners could…

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In 1965, Brian Wilson wrote one of the greatest love songs of all time. It only took him an hour

  • Brian Wilson said “God Only Knows” took about an hour to write.
  • Tony Asher collaborated on the lyrics.
  • The song helped shape the ambitious sound of *Pet Sounds*.

Brian Wilson and lyricist Tony Asher wrote “God Only Knows” in about an hour, Wilson said. The song became one of the defining love songs on the Beach Boys’ *Pet Sounds*, reflecting Wilson’s drive to move beyond the band’s surf-pop image and explore more ambitious music. The article…

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The moment Christine McVie knew she had to up her game in Fleetwood Mac: “Am I in the band?”

  • McVie questioned her place after seeing Welch dominate a TV performance.
  • She said she had let him take the lead.
  • She later became one of Fleetwood Mac’s key songwriters.

Christine McVie recalled realising she was being pushed into the background in Fleetwood Mac after seeing the band perform on television. Her response, “Am I in the band?”, captured how Bob Welch’s energetic presence had come to dominate the group, prompting her to recognise that she needed to…

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Kid Rock Reveals He Used AI on New Song with Eminem

  • Kid Rock used AI to create a gospel-style choir.
  • He said it saved time and praised the result.
  • He called for high-level regulation of AI.

Kid Rock said he used artificial intelligence to create the choir heard on “Heal My Faith”, his song featuring Eminem. He disclosed this on Bill Maher’s programme while discussing AI, saying the technology saved time and that he liked the result. Maher argued that using AI could mean…

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In 1977, Rush dressed for a prog-rock epic. Their tourmates were embarrassed for them

  • Rush made ‘Xanadu’ an 11-minute progressive-rock epic.
  • UFO’s tourmates mocked the band’s kimono-inspired stage clothes.
  • The track was recorded in one complete take at Rockfield.

Rush’s 11-minute song ‘Xanadu’ brought together elaborate fantasy, extended instrumental passages and a theatrical look during the band’s progressive-rock period. The story follows a traveller whose quest for immortality turns into a nightmare, reflecting Rush’s willingness to pursue ambitious ideas despite pressure for more radio-friendly material. Their kimonos…

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In 1961, John Wayne made $250,000 for less than 15 minutes’ work. He admitted it was “highway robbery”

  • Wayne received $250,000 for a brief role in *The Longest Day*.
  • He used Zanuck’s repeated offers to negotiate a large fee.
  • The film earned more than $50 million at cinemas.

In 1961, John Wayne earned $250,000 for a supporting role in *The Longest Day*, despite appearing on screen for less than 15 minutes. He accepted the offer from producer Darryl F. Zanuck after initially refusing the role, in part because of a long-running grudge between the two men.…

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Rawayana Throws Venezuelan-Style Halloween Party in NYC, Feat. Guests Cheo Pardo & Yorghaki

  • Rawayana’s sold-out New York Halloween show drew nearly 12,000 fans.
  • Guests Cheo Pardo and Yorghaki joined the performance.
  • The band urged donations for earthquake recovery in Venezuela.

Rawayana turned its sold-out New York show into a Venezuelan-style Halloween party, bringing fans together around the band’s music and Latin American culture. The concert also included a tribute to people affected by earthquakes in Venezuela and a request for donations to support long-term recovery. Nearly 12,000 people…

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John Mellencamp Makes Troubling Admission About His Hearing After Decades of Rock ’n’ Roll

  • Mellencamp says hearing problems are disrupting daily life.
  • He reports ringing and pulsatile tinnitus.
  • He remains reluctant to try hearing aids.

John Mellencamp has described worsening hearing problems, saying he expects he may be “totally deaf” by the end of his tour. He says the ringing in his ears and difficulty hearing in noisy places are affecting his daily life, while he remains opposed to hearing aids because of…

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JUSTIN SARGENT On Becoming SKID ROW’s New Singer: It’s ‘Surreal’ And ‘A Dream Come True’

  • Justin Sargent is Skid Row’s new singer.
  • The band approached him after a charity performance.
  • They spent months checking the fit before announcing him.

Broadway veteran Justin Sargent has been announced as Skid Row’s new singer, more than two and a half years after Erik Grönwall left the band. Sargent described the appointment as surreal and a dream come true, and said the group took time to make sure they had a…

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