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May 19 | This week in 1975

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#1 at KBBC/Phoenix: “Pinball Wizard” by Elton John, a rare non-single topping the radio chart. It’s from the #2 album, the movie soundtrack Tommy, based on the Who’s “rock opera” from 1969. Elton’s official single at the time, the former… Continue reading

Rock ‘n’ Roll Heaven, 2016 edition

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Note to wife: Yesterday’s death of George Michael is just the latest in a long line of popular music stars who have passed away this year. I can’t remember another year when we’ve lost so many important musicians. Continue reading