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How Rush, Tom Petty and Others Reacted to John Lennon’s MurderHow Rush, Tom Petty and Others Reacted to John Lennon’s MurderIn the immediate aftermath of his death, major artists scrambled to address the horror in some fashion — musically, verbally or through the press.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
55 Years Ago: How the Beatles’ ‘We Can Work It Out’ Became a Group Triumph55 Years Ago: How the Beatles’ ‘We Can Work It Out’ Became a Group TriumphThe single reached No. 1 in the U.K. just three days after release, then matched that feat in the U.S.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
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Why Mammoth Changed Their Name to Van HalenWhy Mammoth Changed Their Name to Van HalenThey went by something slightly less subtle before adopting the band's now-iconic moniker.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
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How an ‘Exhausted’ Elton John Still Hit No. 1 With ‘Island Girl’How an ‘Exhausted’ Elton John Still Hit No. 1 With ‘Island Girl’Despite feeling the effects of his monumental success, the singer continued to churn out hit singles.Allison RappAllison Rapp