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‘Loaded’: How The Velvet Underground Invented Indie Pop
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‘Loaded’: How The Velvet Underground Invented Indie Pop

The Velvet Underground’s final album with Lou Reed, ‘Loaded’ has influenced generations of guitar-pop bands.

‘Eliminator’: How ZZ Top’s Eighth Album Destroyed The Competition
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‘Eliminator’: How ZZ Top’s Eighth Album Destroyed The Competition

Taking the world by storm, the ‘Eliminator’ album enhanced ZZ Top’s badass boogie with some cutting-edge technology and MTV-friendly videos.

How The Smiths’ Debut London Gig Set Them Up For Stardom
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How The Smiths’ Debut London Gig Set Them Up For Stardom

The Smiths’ first ever London concert paved the way for greater things, including their history-making deal with Rough Trade Records.

‘CRASH’: Behind Charli XCX’s “Most Sexualised, Vampiric” Album
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‘CRASH’: Behind Charli XCX’s “Most Sexualised, Vampiric” Album

Going full-throttle on her ‘CRASH’ album, Charli XCX invited fans to ‘get on my level and enjoy the fucking party… or just not be invited’.

4 Minutes: The Story Behind Madonna’s Quickie With Justin Timberlake
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4 Minutes: The Story Behind Madonna’s Quickie With Justin Timberlake

4 Minutes was a first for Madonna – inviting Justin Timberlake into the studio, the “Queen Of Pop” shared the billing on one of her records!

‘Coverdale • Page’: How Two Rock Icons Teamed Up For A Classic Album
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‘Coverdale • Page’: How Two Rock Icons Teamed Up For A Classic Album

‘Coverdale • Page’, the collaboration between Whitesnake singer David Coverdale and Led Zeppelin guitar hero Jimmy Page, still sounds potent.

Prince’s Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction: The Full Story
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Prince’s Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction: The Full Story

On the night of his Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction, Prince delivered an epic tribute to George Harrison. Here’s the full story…

Let’s Dance: The Story Behind David Bowie’s Floor-Filling Hit Song
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Let’s Dance: The Story Behind David Bowie’s Floor-Filling Hit Song

A genre-spanning tribute to Black-music history, Let’s Dance was the song that made David Bowie a pop giant.

‘Script For A Jester’s Tear’: Marillion’s Debut Album Had The Last Laugh
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‘Script For A Jester’s Tear’: Marillion’s Debut Album Had The Last Laugh

A unique blend of prog rock and new-wave pop, ‘Script For A Jester’s Tear’ established Marillion as neo-prog pioneers.

Summer Holiday: The Story Behind Cliff Richard’s Shining Hit Song
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Summer Holiday: The Story Behind Cliff Richard’s Shining Hit Song

Released at the peak of his fame, Cliff Richard's Summer Holiday is a classic pop song that’s no mere romantic fling - it lasts forever.

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