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In The News




The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson dies at 82

Sly Stone Dead at 82

Rolling Stones working on new album

Black Sabbath's first recording kit to go on show

Yes Announces The Fragile Tour 2025

Rush Albums With Atlantic Records To Be Reissued On Vinyl In Upcoming Box Set

Jimmy Buffett's widow sues for control of $275 million estate

Huey Lewis admits it's unlikely he'll make or perform music again due to hearing loss

Rod Stewart cancels US gigs ahead of Glastonbury



Our Featured Interview

Their only Billboard Top 40 hit, "Little Bit O' Soul",
peaked at #2 this week in 1967. To learn more about
their brief but memorable career, be sure to read
Gary James's interview with
Burton Stahl,
bassist for The Music Explosion.





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Who Sang That


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How high did it climb on the charts and in what year?
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Who Sang That Hit? Section

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