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    Childhood Gift Changed Music History

    Many of us collect and proudly display treasured objects because of their special significance. The legendary Roger McGuinn collects small transistor radios. The Byrds' founder describes how a childhood gift changed his life and inspired music history.

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    Gary US Bonds

    It's one thing to be a role model to somebody, but it's a whole other accomplishment to be an inspiration to a whole entire generation. Rocker Gary US Bonds even influenced musical legend Bruce Springsteen!


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    Tupperware Eagles

    Hello Again Growing Bolder Faithful, I just finished Don Felder's highly entertaining new book about the Eagles, Heaven and Hell. There are some gems for central Florida music history buffs. Felder had some early friendships with "Tommy" Petty, Duane...

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    Ron Dante

    He sings, he writes award-winning songs and he's also one of the most successful music producers in history. Ron Dante has a plate full of accolades, including being the lead singer of a cartoon band.


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    Bob Gruen

    Arguably the greatest rock photographer of all time. Over the past 40 years his subjects have included Bruce Springstein, Madonna. Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, Elvis, John Lennon. His camera has documented the history of rock.


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    Martha Reeves

    The unmistakable voice behind songs like "Dancing in the Streets" and "Nowhere to Run" is more powerful than it's ever been. Spend a few minutes with Motown legend Martha Reeves.


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    Brenda Lee

    Brenda Lee is a little bit country and a little bit rock 'n' roll. Actually, she's a lot of both. She's the only woman in music history to be inducted into the hall of fame for both and will be awarded with the Pioneer Award.


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    Picture of the Day and B'days for August 15

    On this day in 1969, The Woodstock Music and Art Fair opened at Max Yasgur's farm in Bethel, New York. Thirty-two of the best-known musicians of the day appeared during the weekend of music, love, peace, and drugs.



 

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