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How Mott the Hoople's 'All the Young Dudes' Defined Glam-RockHow Mott the Hoople's 'All the Young Dudes' Defined Glam-RockRandom act of kindness from David Bowie jump-started classic 1972 album.Tyler SageTyler Sage
When Elvis Costello Looked Inward on 'Imperial Bedroom'When Elvis Costello Looked Inward on 'Imperial Bedroom'He experimented more while working alongside veteran Beatles engineer Geoff Emerick.Allison RappAllison Rapp
How Donna Summer Created the Sound of the Future on 'I Feel Love'How Donna Summer Created the Sound of the Future on 'I Feel Love'Single went to No. 1 in the U.K. and No. 6 in the U.S., but its impact reached well beyond the charts.Allison RappAllison Rapp
15 Years Ago: Star-Studded Concert for Diana Honors Her Legacy15 Years Ago: Star-Studded Concert for Diana Honors Her LegacyAmong the performers at the 2007 show were several of the late royal's favorite musicians, including Elton John and Duran Duran.Allison RappAllison Rapp
30 Years Ago: 'Singles' Soundtrack Creates Grunge Time Capsule 30 Years Ago: 'Singles' Soundtrack Creates Grunge Time Capsule Pearl Jam, Soundgarden and Alice in Chains highlight Seattle scene's big-screen moment.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
How Alice Cooper Hit a Grand Slam With 'School's Out'How Alice Cooper Hit a Grand Slam With 'School's Out'Shock-rockers were armed with a career-defining rock anthem and an LP's worth of macabre, vaudevillian choice cuts.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
How Kyuss Found Stoner-Rock Nirvana on 'Blues for the Red Sun'How Kyuss Found Stoner-Rock Nirvana on 'Blues for the Red Sun'More than any other, this was the album that created the genre.Tyler SageTyler Sage
How Los Lobos' 'La Bamba' Returned Ritchie Valens to SpotlightHow Los Lobos' 'La Bamba' Returned Ritchie Valens to SpotlightThey weren’t an obvious choice to turn this cover into one of the songs of the summer in 1987.Courtney E. SmithCourtney E. Smith
20 Years Ago: The Who Carries on Without John Entwistle20 Years Ago: The Who Carries on Without John EntwistleHis death could have ended the band. Instead, it launched its next era. Gary GraffGary Graff