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How Tom Petty Crafted the Legacy-Defining ‘American Girl’How Tom Petty Crafted the Legacy-Defining ‘American Girl’One of the Heartbreakers' most enduring songs began on acoustic guitar. Allison RappAllison Rapp
45 Years Ago: The Three Stooges Inspire Kiss’ ‘Calling Dr. Love’45 Years Ago: The Three Stooges Inspire Kiss’ ‘Calling Dr. Love’'Rock and Roll Over' single was inspired by slapstick trio's 1934 film 'Men in Black.'Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
How Van Halen’s ‘(Oh) Pretty Woman’ Led to Rushed ‘Diver Down’How Van Halen’s ‘(Oh) Pretty Woman’ Led to Rushed ‘Diver Down’Top 20 hit prompted Warner Bros. to demand immediate follow-up album. Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
How David Bowie Successfully Ignored Critics on ‘Earthling’How David Bowie Successfully Ignored Critics on ‘Earthling’The '90s weren't easy for the artist, who worked hard to make the kind of music he wanted. Allison RappAllison Rapp
Why the Doors’ ‘Break on Through’ Didn’t Break Through at FirstWhy the Doors’ ‘Break on Through’ Didn’t Break Through at FirstFirst single off band's debut album fizzled before it became a classic.Tyler SageTyler Sage
David Bowie’s ‘Hunky Dory’ 50th Anniversary Picture Disc Out SoonDavid Bowie’s ‘Hunky Dory’ 50th Anniversary Picture Disc Out SoonCheck out an alternative mix of “Changes,” created from the original masters.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Remains of Missing O’Jays Guitarist Identified After 40 YearsRemains of Missing O’Jays Guitarist Identified After 40 YearsDNA helped identify the body of Frank “Frankie” Little Jr. decades after it was found. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Upcoming Rock Biopics: Ozzy, Kiss and Others Headed for HollywoodUpcoming Rock Biopics: Ozzy, Kiss and Others Headed for Hollywood'Bohemian Rhapsody,' 'Rocketman' and 'The Dirt' have opened the floodgates. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Tom Petty Given Posthumous Degree from Hometown UniversityTom Petty Given Posthumous Degree from Hometown UniversityHe never attended the University of Florida - but was once a groundskeeper there.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty