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After the tragic death of Nirvana singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain, drummer Dave Grohl was distraught. Spending months of his time isolated in his house, he questioned whether he had a place in the music industry anymore. But he pulled himself out of his slump and went into a recording studio for 6 days to create what would be the debut album for his future band the Foo Fighters. However, what you might not know is that Dave created it by himself and played every single instrument. Join me today as i dive deep into the mind of Dave back in 1994 after Kurts death, how he created the album, and the aftermath.

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Do you remember the 21rst of September? That's the question that Earth, Wind & Fire posed in their number 1 hit single "September", released in 1978. The song has become synonymous with the autumn month, but what significance does the 21rst have? Today we look at how the band came up with the lyrics behind the song, and why it's so culturally important.

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Green Day is considered one of the most popular pop rock bands that formed in the 90s and catapulted even more in the early 2000s. They emerged at a time where the punk genre was morphing to fresh ears compared to their punk forefathers in the 70s. Green Day has managed to win over fans and bridge the gap between their punk ethos and creating catchy songs for everyone to enjoy. Wake Me Up When September Ends is a song off of their American Idiot album, and you'd be surprised by the tragic story the lyrics were making reference to. Join me today as we dive into the story behind the song, the music video, and the impact it had.

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1974 New York was the landscape for one of the most integral punk bands to begin their incredible career: The Ramones. A band of best friends from high school with shaggy haircuts, and a lead singer that towered above everyone with a voice that was completely unique - The Ramones swept the globe with their incredible songs that became the blueprint for many other punk acts to follow. However, while their career was long and spanned many decades, the revolving door of drummers and albums that barely made it on the charts or got any radio airplay was dragging them down. Join me today as I discuss their rise to infamy, their 14 album discography and how they changed with the times, the bands personal struggles, and where they ended up.

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Britain in the 70s was rapidly changing, and the youth were desperately in search of a new wave of music to relate to their every day problems. Incomes the Punk Movement. Bands like the Sex Pistols and the Buzzcocks brought on a new way of looking at the world, along with a new way to dress and express yourself. The Clash formed with members Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, Joe Strummer, and Topper Headon. Their down to earth lyrics, incredibly musicianship, and interesting ways of blending punk with other genres made them stand out above the rest. London Calling became one of the punk anthems. Join me today as I dive deep into the story of The Clash, how they got famous, and what lead to their breakup.

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in 1969, Eric Clapton was looking for a fresh outlook on his music career after supergroup Cream disbanded. With a solo album made and was given lukewarm reception, he was struggling to figure out how to keep making music. In comes a band of friends with the likes of southern rock legend Duane Allman of the Allman Brothers to reignite Clapton's fire. Today we learn how the album was made, what the inspiration behind the classic album was, and why it didn't do well when it was released.

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The life of blues guitar legend Stevie Ray Vaughan is one that's fraught with challenges, loneliness, and addiction. But it also was one of the underdog rising up and becoming the best of the best. Growing up in Dallas, Texas with his alcoholic father lead him down an unsteady path until he found his passion for music. After many years of failing in bands and trying to find himself, he finally had a big break with the help of one key figure that gave him a chance at what fame could look like. Stevie Ray Vaughan and the Double Trouble soon became an overnight sensation. But his personal life was steeped in drink and drug that nearly cost him his life. Join me today as I dive deep into his story.

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The year was 1966 - The Beatles had just completed a grueling American tour that would inevitably be the very last tour they would ever do as a band. The press caught wind that maybe the Fab Four were finished. EMI was stressing about how they would be able to sell a brand new Beatles album for the profitable Christmas market. Well, in came "A Collection of Beatles Oldies" - a compilation album that faded away into obscurity as quickly as it was released. It was by all accounts a massive failure. Tune in to hear about how this album was made and why it failed so badly. 

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The Woodstock music and arts festival held in New York for 3 incredible days in 1969 has gone down in infamy as one of the greatest concerts of all time. You have legends like Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, the Grateful Dead, The Who, and plenty more bands that signed on to perform for a massive crowd of half a million people all crammed into a dairy farm playing on a half finished stage. The atmosphere was unlike anything that has ever happened. And for a brief moment in time, everyone forgot their problems and enjoyed being unified by music. Join me today as I discuss how Woodstock came to be, the issues that arose, who played and who declined to perform, and much more.

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Ring of Fire, I Walk The Line, Folsom Prison Blues. These are just some of the hit songs that country/folk singer Johnny Cash gave to the world. He was born with the God-given gift of a rich bass voice and ability to write songs that strikes a chord. From the humble farm life upbringing of his childhood in Arkansas that was riddled with abuse and the death of his brother Jack, to his whirlwind fame and being swept up in a crippling pill addiction, the life of Johnny Cash as The Man In Black was riddled with equal parts triumph and tragedy. Join me today as I discuss every facet of his life!

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