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In American music there are an endless number of interesting facts and behind the scenes stories that explain those facts. Whether it’s a popular song a songwriter regretted writing, a peculiar experience that led to a creative breakthrough for an artist, or an unusual interpersonal interaction that explains what a relationship was like, in this series we bring you interesting facts about the artists you love, and take you behind the scenes to explain all the backstory you’ve never heard before.

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    The Cheeky Stage Names The Beatles Adopted Before Becoming The Fab Four

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