Miscellaneous

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The Italian Muse - When Bob Dylan wanted Claudia Cardinale on "Blonde On Blonde"

A small tribute to the great diva who passed away yesterday: an eternal muse, and not only for cinema, as this curious 1966 Dylan episode shows

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The Backstory - When Franz Di Cioccio (Pfm) said no to Led Zeppelin

The curious episode: here's how Led Zeppelin took an interest in Pfm's drummer, who chose not to seize the opportunity

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The video - When Joy Division made their only national TV appearance on the BBC

On 15 September 1979, Curtis and his bandmates appeared for the first and only time on the BBC. A performance that has remained unforgettable

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Radiohead - When Thom Yorke was struck by Queen and decided to become a rockstar

The Radiohead frontman revealed that it was thanks to Queen that he decided to start his career in rock

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Genesis - When Phil Collins landed the Genesis gig thanks to a dive into a swimming pool

The bizarre audition at Peter Gabriel's parents' farm that changed the history of the English band forever

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Depeche Mode - When Dave Gahan "died" for two minutes

On 28 May 1996 the Depeche Mode frontman fell victim to a massive overdose that nearly killed him

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Smashing Pumpkins - The crazy night Billy Corgan met Robert Smith and became a Cure fan

The backstory of a wild encounter that planted the seeds of a friendship between the two musicians and shaped the future course of Smashing Pumpkins

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The online mix-up - R.E.M.: Michael Stipe sets the record straight on the lyrics of a classic track after 38 years

"It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" has circulated online for years with the wrong lyrics. Its author now clarifies what the correct ones are

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The Unpredictable Encounter - When Neil Young Tried to Reunite Led Zeppelin

After jamming together, the Canadian songwriter tried to convince Jimmy Page and Robert Plant to get back together

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Romanzo rock - The Metallica album inspired by Stephen King

The band's guitarist, Kirk Hammett, has never hidden his passion for the Maine author. And it was one of his books that inspired a landmark record

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The Incubator of "Discipline" - When Robert Fripp left King Crimson to form The League Of Gentlemen

The bizarre "new wave dance instrumental group" that served as the incubator for the 80s King Crimson revolution of "Discipline" and "Beat"

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The $250 Million Offer - When Roger Waters Was Tempted to Return to Pink Floyd

After the historic reunion at Live 8, the band members wavered in the face of a massive offer

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A Historic Duet - When Franco Battiato Took Part in Eurovision

Yes indeed, even the Sicilian maestro tried his hand at the kitsch-heavy European showcase, alongside Alice. And it all came about through a kind of bet with EMI...

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Back in 1984 - When Fabrizio De André Refused to Go on Tour with Bob Dylan and Santana

The story behind one of the most sensational "no"s in Italian music

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The Thin White Duke's self-criticism - The two albums David Bowie called "a waste of good songs"

The impasse that paralyzed the London-born artist right at the peak of his success. With the relevant self-criticism

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Pink Floyd - "Wish You Were Here", the classic Waters feared had been stolen by Gilmour

The curious genesis of "Wish You Were Here", the title track of the album that turns fifty this year

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Tower Of Song - When U2 collaborated with Leonard Cohen – Video

The surprising collaboration between the Canadian master and the Dublin band, in a New York night-club

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Joy Division - The dramatic first time Joy Division played London, in front of 30 people

Ian Curtis and his bandmates' first time in London, in front of just thirty people: a historic performance already marked by tragedy

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Nirvana - When Nirvana played in an empty record store in Aberdeen – Video

Footage has resurfaced online of a performance by Cobain and co. in a record store in their hometown of Aberdeen, back when they still went by the name Ted Ed Fred

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Piper... At The Gates Of Dawn - When Pink Floyd Played at Rome's Piper Club

In the spring of 1968, four unknown London lads appeared on the stage of the historic venue on Via Tagliamento: they were Pink Floyd...

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Depeche Mode - Here's how Dave Gahan chose the name "Depeche Mode"

The apparent contradiction of a name that became a historic brand of British pop

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Interview with the former frontman - Robert Plant's revelation: "Here's why Led Zeppelin can never get back together"

The frontman of the legendary British band explains his definitive no to a reunion and the reasons behind his absence from Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert

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David Bowie - Fifty years ago, his first time at No. 1 on the US chart, thanks to a dinner with John Lennon

The story of how, half a century ago, the Thin White Duke's first American No. 1 hit came to be. With a little help from his friend John Lennon

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T. Rex - "Cosmic Dancer": from Marc Bolan to David Bowie, Morrissey and Nick Cave, the eternal magic of a glam anthem

The poignant cover taken on tour by Nick Cave rekindles the magic of Marc Bolan's glam anthem, one that even managed to bring together Bowie and Morrissey