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40 Years Ago: Billy Joel Escapes Writer’s Block With ‘Pressure’40 Years Ago: Billy Joel Escapes Writer’s Block With ‘Pressure’A secretary's comment helped spark his seventh Top 20 single. Gary GraffGary Graff
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Bret Michaels Says No One Believed in 'Every Rose Has Its Thorn'Bret Michaels Says No One Believed in 'Every Rose Has Its Thorn'Poison singer says he had to beg radio stations to play classic power ballad.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
How the Fixx Connected 'Universal Truths' With New AlbumHow the Fixx Connected 'Universal Truths' With New AlbumSinger Cy Curnin discusses 'Every Five Seconds' and shares stories of the band's early days.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
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How Blondie Thrived by Making ‘Mistakes in Public’How Blondie Thrived by Making ‘Mistakes in Public’Drummer Clem Burke recalls misunderstood early CBGBs scene as a “workshop.”Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
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