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The Doors ushered the Morrison Hotel into rock history. Can that save it? 'The world is watching'

The Morrison Hotel became significant in rock history due to The Doors' album cover photo shoot, despite its previously unremarkable conditions.
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David Lee Roth Was Hot for Imploding Van Halen

David Lee Roth's refusal to acknowledge Eddie Van Halen's legacy caused major rifts within the band during tour planning.

Sammy Hagar: Alex Van Halen not acknowledging "Van Hagar" years is "blasphemy"

Sammy Hagar criticizes Alex Van Halen for omitting the 'Van Hagar' era in his memoir, deeming it disrespectful to Eddie's legacy.

David Lee Roth Was Hot for Imploding Van Halen

David Lee Roth's refusal to acknowledge Eddie Van Halen's legacy caused major rifts within the band during tour planning.

Sammy Hagar: Alex Van Halen not acknowledging "Van Hagar" years is "blasphemy"

Sammy Hagar criticizes Alex Van Halen for omitting the 'Van Hagar' era in his memoir, deeming it disrespectful to Eddie's legacy.
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How R.E.M. transformed from scrappy college band to Hall of Fame rock group

R.E.M. revolutionized the 1980s music scene with their unique sound and became mainstream icons with hits like 'Losing My Religion.'

Megadeth's Big 'Risk' Did Not Pay Off | Defector

Risky artistic choices in music can lead to either mainstream success or failure, as illustrated by Metallica and Megadeth.

How R.E.M. transformed from scrappy college band to Hall of Fame rock group

R.E.M. revolutionized the 1980s music scene with their unique sound and became mainstream icons with hits like 'Losing My Religion.'

Megadeth's Big 'Risk' Did Not Pay Off | Defector

Risky artistic choices in music can lead to either mainstream success or failure, as illustrated by Metallica and Megadeth.
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Jason Bonham Celebrates Led Zeppelin with Secret Weapon Mr. Jimmy: Review, Photos + Video

Jason Bonham honors his father and Led Zeppelin through meticulous performances enriched by guitarist Akio "Mr. Jimmy" Sakurai.

Jesse Ed Davis Was Rock Heroes' Secret Weapon. And a Mystery.

Jesse Ed Davis was a unique guitarist who influenced many legendary musicians and remains an enigmatic figure in rock history.
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Phil Lesh obituary

Phil Lesh's innovative bass playing and songwriting were crucial to the Grateful Dead's improvisational music style and legacy in rock history.

Phil Lesh, bassist for Grateful Dead, dies at 84

Phil Lesh, Grateful Dead bassist, passed away at 84, leaving behind a legacy of musical innovation and heartfelt songwriting.

Phil Lesh's Life in Pictures

Phil Lesh was a versatile musician and pioneering bassist, celebrated for his improvisational skills and collaboration with Jerry Garcia in the Grateful Dead.

The Isolated Bass Grooves of The Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh (RIP)

Phil Lesh's innovative bass playing was integral to the Grateful Dead's unique sound and musical interaction.

Phil Lesh obituary

Phil Lesh's innovative bass playing and songwriting were crucial to the Grateful Dead's improvisational music style and legacy in rock history.

Phil Lesh, bassist for Grateful Dead, dies at 84

Phil Lesh, Grateful Dead bassist, passed away at 84, leaving behind a legacy of musical innovation and heartfelt songwriting.

Phil Lesh's Life in Pictures

Phil Lesh was a versatile musician and pioneering bassist, celebrated for his improvisational skills and collaboration with Jerry Garcia in the Grateful Dead.

The Isolated Bass Grooves of The Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh (RIP)

Phil Lesh's innovative bass playing was integral to the Grateful Dead's unique sound and musical interaction.
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54 years on, Judas Priest keeps honing its heavy metal edge

Judas Priest's origin story involves multiple bands and a transition from Freight to adopting the name Judas Priest through their original vocalist's connection.

Synchronicity': The experimental album that went gold and broke up The Police

Sting decided to disband The Police after their monumental concert at Shea Stadium, believing they had reached the peak of their career.
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Alex Van Halen shares portion of "Unfinished" final recording with Eddie Van Halen

Alex Van Halen's memoir includes the last piece of music he recorded with Eddie, titled 'Unfinished', serving as a heartfelt tribute.

Traffic's Dave Mason: On one level, I could hate every one of them'

Dave Mason's tumultuous departure from Traffic remains a haunting aspect of his life and career, influencing his music journey significantly.

Def Leppard's Joe Elliott on feeling like a 'fraud' and the 'insanity' of Taylor Swift

Def Leppard continues to thrive in the music industry decades after initially rising to fame, defying expectations along the way.
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