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NEW YORK CITY, NY – JANUARY 31: (L-R) Duff McKagan, Axl Rose and Slash of Guns N' Roses perform an acoustic set at The Limelight on January 31, 1988 in New York City. ( Photo By Larry Marano/Getty Images)
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – SEPTEMBER 19: Gary Numan performs on stage at Hammersmith Odeon on September 19th, 1980 in London, England. (Photo by Pete Still/Redferns)
CANADA – MAY 25: Delivering the good times: Walter Clyde Orange; lead singer of The Commodores; reaches out to audience during the band's Saturday afternoon concert. The group dished up a feast of disco; rhythm 'n' blues and funk or rock hits for fans; who were in a partying mood. (Photo by John Mahler/Toronto Star via Getty Images)