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This Week in Music History: January 27 - February 2 -- Roofie Beatles, Jacko on Fire

This week in music history the Beatles raise the roof and Michael Jackson has a hair-raising experience. ... Read More »

Elvis & Rock Royalty: Strange Stories of the King's Famous Fans Meeting Their Idol

A look at Elvis Presley's meetings with his famous fans, including the Beatles, James Brown, Frank Sinatra and more. ... Read More »

The Beatles, Rare Pictures: Unpublished Color Photos From Group's First U.S. Tour Up for Sale

Unpublished early color photographs of The Beatles' first U.S. tour will be sold at a U.K. auction. ... Read More »

'Beatles Stories': Fab-Four Fandom and a Gym Meeting With Paul McCartney

An interview with Beatles Stories documentary filmmaker Seth Swirsky. ... Read More »

This Week in Music History: December 16 - 22 -- Elton John Marries, Rock 'n' Roll Arrives, Run-DMC Thrives

It's tough being the trailblazer in the music world. If you're Mudhoney you have to sit and watch Pearl Jam and Soundgarden sell out arenas on the back of the sound you created. If you're Lady Gaga y ... Read More »

This Week in Music History: Dec. 9 - 15 -- Jim Morrison Nabbed, George Harrison Stabbed

This week in music history Jim Morrison was arrested... in the middle of a show. ... Read More »

George Harrison's Leather Jacket Sells for Enormous Sum at Beatles Auction

The late George Harrison's exquisite black leather jacket hit the auction block at Bonhams' house Entertainment Memorabilia Sale in London, and it sold for a crazy sum. ... Read More »

Paul McCartney + Nirvana's Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic: 'Cut Me Some Slack'

Way too many people freaked out when they heard Paul McCartney was going to be the new Kurt ... Read More »

Paul McCartney & Nirvana? Beatle Joining Remaining Members at Concert for Sandy

Paul McCartney will be backed by the surviving members of Nirvana during tonight's 12-12-12 Concert for Sandy Relief. ... Read More »

Ravi Shankar Dead: Sitar Legend Passes Away at 92

Express Newspapers, Getty Ravi Shankar, the sitar virtuoso who became a hippie musical icon of ... Read More »

This Week in Music History: November 25 - December 1 -- Tina Turner Rules, MMMBop Beer, RIP George Harrison

This week in music history John Lennon dissed the Queen and Tina Turner made the scene. ... Read More »

Thanksgiving & Music History: The Last Waltz, Lennon's Final Concert & More

Thanksgiving has a rich musical history, including the Band's "Last Waltz," John Lennon's final concert, Nickelback's halftime controversy and more. ... Read More »

Rock 'n' Roll Ripoffs: 10 Cases of Music Plagiarism, From Blatant to Bizarre

Getty Images (2) | AFP George Harrison once said, "99 percent of the popular music that can be ... Read More »

Wrong Abbey Road: Station Draws Lost Beatles Fans

Tourists keep visiting the wrong Abbey Road in London. Will they ever find the street made famous by the Beatles? ... Read More »

Beatles' 'Sgt. Pepper' Collage Nets Big Bucks at Sotheby's Auction

Sotheby's says an original piece of artwork from the Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" album has fetched 55,250 pounds ($87,720) at an auction. ... Read More »

On Second Thought: 20 Hit Songs Originally Written for Other Artists

20 hit songs that were intended for other artists but wound up with their makers, including Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Lady Gaga, Neil Young and more. ... Read More »