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Music covers the people, performances and recordings that shape what we hear, from classic rock and pop to newer artists and regional industries. It also includes the stories behind songs, albums, tours and the creative choices that give them lasting appeal.

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For readers, music offers both discovery and connection: a chance to find new voices, revisit familiar favourites and understand how artists build their work and careers. Disputes over samples, reunions and the changing business of entertainment show how creativity, money and cultural influence intersect.

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In 1976, Dolly Parton answered the tabloids with a song. 26 years later, she had reason to sing it again

  • Parton’s 1976 song challenged tabloid coverage of her.
  • She re-recorded it in 2002 for *Halos & Horns*.
  • She said its message applied beyond celebrities.

In 1976, Dolly Parton wrote “Shattered Image” in response to tabloid stories she felt distorted her reputation. The song matters because it turns the focus from denying individual rumours to challenging the people who spread them, while acknowledging that their words can still hurt. Parton later described tabloid…

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Larry the Cable Guy takes aim at corporations that considered his Southern brand ‘too controversial’

  • Larry says DirecTV may have considered his image too controversial.
  • He argues corporations apply inconsistent standards to entertainers.
  • He says he is not upset with Snoop Dogg.

Larry the Cable Guy says corporations apply a double standard when deciding which entertainers are suitable for advertising. He believes DirecTV passed over him because his Southern accent and edgy humour were seen as too controversial, even as other performers with more provocative material secured major campaigns. Speaking…

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Jimmy Page rarely played a solo the same way twice. At Led Zeppelin’s reunion, he had a point to prove.

  • Page usually changed his solos in concert.
  • He closely recreated “Stairway to Heaven” at the 2007 reunion.
  • He said he wanted to prove he could play it.

Jimmy Page built much of his reputation on changing his guitar solos in concert, a habit that some fans saw as creative and others as inconsistent. At Led Zeppelin’s 2007 reunion concert, he played the famous “Stairway to Heaven” solo almost note for note to demonstrate that he…

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The 2016 song Graham Nash wrote to attack David Crosby: “Asshole”

  • Nash said “Encore” was written about Crosby.
  • The song asks who someone is without fame or applause.
  • Nash said Crosby’s attitude ruled out a reunion.

Graham Nash said he wrote “Encore” with David Crosby in mind, challenging him to consider who he was when fame and applause were gone. The 2016 song reflected a deeper rift between the longtime collaborators and, according to Nash, Crosby’s attitude made a Crosby, Stills and Nash reunion…

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In 1970, John Fogerty had his darkest day and wrote “one of my very favourite songs”. It has now been streamed 2,600,000,000 times

  • Fogerty wrote the song amid growing tension in CCR.
  • It has passed 2.6 billion Spotify streams.
  • He now associates performing it with his daughter Kelsey.

John Fogerty wrote Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Have You Ever Seen the Rain?” as the band’s tensions mounted, despite its growing commercial success. The song captured the contrast between outward achievement and the turmoil within, and remains widely heard, with more than 2.6 billion Spotify streams. Fogerty said Tom’s…

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ZAKK WYLDE On His 1995 Jams With GUNS N’ ROSES: ‘We Had A Good Time’ But ‘Nothing Was Ever Materializing’

  • Wylde jammed with Guns N’ Roses in 1995.
  • The sessions never became a firm plan.
  • Ozzy hired Joe Holmes as Wylde moved on.

Zakk Wylde says his 1995 sessions with Guns N’ Roses were enjoyable but never developed into a firm plan for him to join the band. The guitarist was auditioning while recording Ozzy Osbourne’s *Ozzmosis*, and the competing schedules meant Osbourne needed to find another player. Wylde recalls that…

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In 1976, Eagles released their biggest song ever. Now, it has reached every corner of the world

  • “Hotel California” reached a remote village in Honduras.
  • Henley said the song took on a life of its own.
  • The Eagles’ signature track helped define their legacy.

The Eagles’ “Hotel California” became a worldwide hit, reaching listeners even in remote parts of Honduras, and remains one of the band’s defining songs. Its unexpected global reach illustrates how a carefully crafted song can connect with people far beyond the band’s home audience. Don Henley recalled visiting…

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Rolling Stone’s Musicians on Musicians Event 2026: The Best Photos

  • Four musicians met for conversations and performances in Los Angeles.
  • Toliver brought Todd onstage to play a sampled riff.
  • Warren and Moroney closed the night with “Ordinary”.

The sold-out Musicians on Musicians event in downtown Los Angeles brought Malcolm Todd, Don Toliver, Alex Warren and Megan Moroney together for conversations and live performances. The evening highlighted how musicians influence one another, with discussion of songwriting, personal inspiration and a possible future collaboration. Hundreds attended the…

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In 1989, Morgan Freeman played a controversial real-life figure. He called the experience “odd and difficult”

  • Freeman found portraying Joe Louis Clark odd and difficult.
  • He studied Clark’s speech and routines for the role.
  • The film remains controversial for its fictionalised, stereotyped portrayal.

Morgan Freeman’s performance as high school principal Joe Louis Clark in *Lean on Me* was an unusual and difficult role, as he tried to portray a living person while working within a scripted character. The 1989 film became one of Freeman’s most controversial projects, shaping how audiences viewed…

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4 Songs That High Schoolers in 1982 Knew Every Word To

  • Four songs are linked to US teenagers’ musical memories of 1982.
  • The list spans pop, country and rock.
  • “Gypsy” was moved from Stevie Nicks’ solo album to Fleetwood Mac.

The article highlights four songs it says were familiar to many US high schoolers in 1982, recalling how teenagers heard hits on the radio or through friends’ cassette tapes. It points to the songs’ enduring popularity and how they became part of the era’s musical memories. The selections…

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