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  • De-Kloss-ified: Decoding the Genius of Henry Kloss

    In the sleepy town of Altoona, Pennsylvania, during the twilight of the Roaring Twenties, a future luminary of sound, Henry Kloss, entered the world. Born on February 21, 1929, Kloss was handy with tools from a young age. In his childhood, he was known for his precocious building skills, adding fixtures and even rooms to…

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  • The 1985 Effect

    In the ever-evolving landscape of hip-hop, a phenomenon reverberates with unwavering resonance – “The 1985 Effect.” This term is harvested from the seeds of J. Cole’s candid song “1985 (Intro to ‘The Fall Off’),” where wisdom intertwines with rhythm, creating a narrative that pierces the fabric of contemporary hip-hop culture. The song paints an authentic…

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  • Klipsch, Klipsch, Boom! The Explosive Brilliance of Paul W. Klipsch

    The Roaring Twenties was not just a decade of economic prosperity and cultural explosion; it was also an age of technological marvels. And even amidst this transformative era, Klipsch’s feats stood out. The 15-year-old, from the confines of his makeshift workspace, constructed a radio receiver. This was not just any youthful experiment; it was a…

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  • Bob Dylan’s Prophetic Strains: Crafting ‘The Times They Are A-Changin”

    In the musical crucible of New York City, on a day woven into the fabric of rock folklore, Bob Dylan, a lyrical architect of the times, entered Studio A of Columbia Recording Studios with a message reverberating with the echoes of change. October 24, 1963, marked the day โ€” a day where the crisp autumn…

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  • The Paul McCartney Death Rumor: Dissecting the 1969 Beatles Conspiracy

    In the transformative year of 1969, amidst the backdrop of Woodstock and intense Vietnam War protests, the Paul McCartney death rumor seeped into pop culture, becoming one of rockโ€™s most tenacious legends. This Beatles conspiracy theory contended that the beloved bassist, Paul McCartney, had met a tragic end in a 1966 car accident. Instead of…

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  • From War Radios to World-Class Speakers: The Journey of KEF founder Raymond Cooke

    In the tumultuous world of 1925, Raymond Cooke was born, a spirit destined to echo through the annals of audio engineering. By the time the clouds of World War II gathered, young Cooke found himself thrust into the vast expanse of the Royal Navy. While the seaโ€™s mighty roars and the skiesโ€™ thunderous clashes became…

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  • Soundwaves & The Roaring Twenties: The Legacies of Edward W. Kellogg and Chester Williams Rice

    In the early 20th century, particularly the 1920s, America was alive with the hum of innovation and the beat of cultural renaissance. At the heart of this dynamic period, two engineers, Edward W. Kellogg and Chester Williams Rice, set out to transform the world of sound.

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  • The Doors Defy Ed Sullivan: The Night Rock ‘n’ Roll Refused to Be Tamed

    In the ever-evolving tapestry of rock โ€˜nโ€™ roll, there are moments that define generations and challenge the status quo. On September 17, 1967, such a moment materialized on the stages of โ€œThe Ed Sullivan Show,โ€ forever embedding itself in the annals of music history. The Doors, led by the enigmatic and unpredictable Jim Morrison, transformed…

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  • Johnny Cash Flipping the Bird at San Quentin

    In 1969, in the concrete bowels of San Quentin State Prison, Johnny Cash raised his middle finger to the lens of photographer Jim Marshall. The image is rebellious, iconic, and transcendent, much like the Man in Black himself. But itโ€™s not just a picture; itโ€™s a complex narrative of America, of its music, its social…

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  • JADE BIRD and GRETA VAN FLEET ALBUMS REVIEWED!

    The recent Jade Bird and Greta Van Fleet albums are a huge step forward!

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  • The DUALITY of Sinรฉad O’Connor

    It wasnโ€™t, obviously, all agony. But that press conferenceโ€”it was a rare moment of placidity in a timeframe of incidents.

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  • Anthem of Dissent: Jimi Hendrix’s Star-Spangled Statement

    It was the summer of 1969, a time of turmoil and change in America. The Vietnam War was raging, civil rights struggles were at their peak, and the youth were crying out for a revolution. At the Woodstock Music & Art Fair, a little-known farm in Bethel, New York transformed into a microcosm of the…

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  • Woodstock’s Echo: 50-Plus Years of Musical Reverie IN PHOTO

    In the radiant summer of 1969, the idyllic town of Bethel, New York, would bear witness to an event that would become the anthem of a generation. Over 400,000 free spirits, music lovers, and dreamers flocked to a sprawling dairy farm owned by the kind-hearted Max and Miriam Yasgur. The venue: the Woodstock Music &…

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  • Rolling with the Charts: Billboardโ€™s Epic Journey

    Welcome to the backstage of the music industry, where hits are made, careers are launched, and dreams come true โ€” the Billboard charts. Theyโ€™ve been the measuring stick of musical success since their inception, but how did they evolve to mirror our ever-changing music consumption habits? Grab your backstage pass and letโ€™s dive into the…

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  • Metallicaโ€™s 72 Seasons record review

    On the cusp of being 240 seasons each, the guys can still rock.

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