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John Lennon being interviewed by journalist Steve Turner of Beat Instrumental magazine, Apple Records, London, 19th July 1971.

The Death of John Lennon: A Look Inside Lennon’s Final Day

Remembering the Death and Legacy of Duane Allman

Influential rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix in action at the Isle of Wight festival, August 1970.

A Look Behind the Untimely Death and Lasting Legacy of Jimi Hendrix

Behind the Song Lyrics: “That Smell,” Lynyrd Skynyrd

A Look Behind the Death of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Ronnie Van Zant

The Story Behind “The Day Music Died”

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