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Don McLean, amerikanischer Sänger, Liedermacher und Gitarrist, TV Auftritt, Deutschland, circa 1971. Don McLean, American singer-songwriter and guitarist, TV performance, Germany, circa 1971.
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SHANGHAI, CHINA – JUNE 16: A general view shows the Disney castle at Shanghai Disney Resort on June 16, 2026 in Shanghai, China. The theme park is marking its 10th anniversary since opening, having received over 100 million visits cumulatively. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images)
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Guitarist Tom Fogerty (1941 – 1990) performing with American rock group Creedence Clearwater Revival at the Woodstock Music Festival, Bethel, New York, 17th August 1969. (Photo by Tucker Ranson/Pictorial Parade/Archive Photos/Getty Images) -
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Martha Reeves & Rosalind Ashford-Holmes of Martha & The Vandellas pose for a portrait circa 1964. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) -
UNITED KINGDOM – JANUARY 01: BBC STUDIO Photo of ANIMALS, L-R: Eric Burdon, John Steel, Hilton Valentine, Alan Price, Chas Chandler, posed, group shot on set of TV Show (Photo by David Redfern/Redferns)
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ATHENS, GA – JUNE 23: Jeff Brakebill and Richard Lloyd (formely of Television) of The Richard Lloyd Group perform at Georgia Theatre during AthFest on June 23, 2017 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Chris McKay/Getty Images)
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – JUNE 07: EDITORIAL USE ONLY. Luke Bryan performs onstage during day four of CMA Fest 2026 at Nissan Stadium on June 07, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/WireImage) -
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – AUGUST 29: Terri Clark performs at the Ryman Auditorium on August 29, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images) -
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ST PAUL, MINNESOTA – OCTOBER 11: Country musician Sammy Kershaw opens for Cody Johnson at Xcel Energy Center on October 11, 2024 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) -
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – OCTOBER 21: EDITORIAL USE ONLY Vince Gill speaks onstage as CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration Of Dolly Parton at The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts on October 21, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
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November/December 2026 Issue: Shania Twain Delivers Her Most Personal and Eclectic Album Yet
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – American radio personality George D. Hay blows a horn on stage at the Grand Ole Opry circa 1960 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Bob Grannis/Getty Images) -
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Photo by Michael Putland/Getty Images 3 Rock Classics From the 1980s That Capture Oddly Specific Emotions
These 1980s rock songs capture oddly specific emotions. They are able to zero in on one feeling better than most songs can.
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Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images 4 of the Most Impressive Vocal Performances of 1970
We revisit four of the most impressive vocal performances to come out of 1970, from iconic pop music to powerful rock ‘n’ roll.
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Al Jardine, Carl Wilson, Bruce Johnston, Brian Wilson and Mike Love of The Beach Boys, early 1990s (Photo by L. Cohen/WireImage)
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ASHVILLE, TN – JUNE 07: Bob Dylan appearing on "The Johnny Cash Show" for ABC/TV taped at Ryman Auditorium on June 7, 1969 in Tennessee, Nashville. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) -
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New York, N.Y.: Rock singer Cyndi Lauper poses for a photograph on a street by the 59th Street Bridge in Manhattan, New York on December 9, 1983. (Photo by Ozier Muhammad/Newsday RM via Getty Images) -
Singer, songwriter and guitarist Alan Jackson is shown performing on stage during a live concert appearance on August 31, 1998 in Wallingford, Connecticut. (Photo by Getty Images/John Atashian) -
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Green Day, who released one of the most memorable rock songs of 1995