Musician Woody Guthrie poses for a portrait with his guitar circa 1950. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Woody Guthrie is known for plenty of classic songs, but likely none as popular…
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4 Songs That Instantly Transport Baby Boomers Back to Summer Vacation in the 1960s
The Beatles show off their MBE medals after the royal investiture at Buckingham Palace, London, Tuesday 26th October 1965. The Beatles, each is now a Member of the Order of the British…
82 Years Ago, the Fiddler Who Played With Bill Monroe, the Rolling Stones, and Country Rock Pioneers Was Born in Kansas
Byron Berline On this day (June 6) in 1944, Byron Berline was born in Caldwell, Kansas. He was a fiddle prodigy who became a member of Bill Monroe’s backing band after earning…
“They Won’t Turn on You”: Vince Gill Shares the Secret To Keeping Fans Hooked During Long Concerts
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – OCTOBER 03: Vince Gill performs during the 95th anniversary celebration kick off at The Grand Ole Opry on October 03, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. While limited, this will be…
Why Tom Petty Credits This Star-Studded Music Video for This Classic Track’s Success: “It’s a Rare Instance”
BLOOMINGTON, MN – SEPTEMBER 4: Tom Petty performs on the Touring The Great Wide Open Tour at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota on September 4, 1991. (Photo by Jim Steinfeldt/Michael Ochs…