In this Guest OpEd, we explore the plethora of ways Chuck Berry tackled race and societal issues with humor and relatability in his lyrics.
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A Brief-ish History of the Drum Kit
Got 10 minutes to learn about the history of the drum kit as we know it today? We talk about how individual drums, players, and genres helped the kit evolve.
On July 9, 1955, Rock ‘n’ Roll Went #1 for the First Time Ever
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Not Even Aerosmith Can Tell the Difference Between “Cryin'” and “Crazy”!
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The Day the Music Died, and 4 More Band Tragedies of the 20th Century
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Album Histories Monthly: Joan Jett – ‘I Love Rock ‘n Roll’
Welcome back to our new series on Flypaper, Album Histories Monthly, which brings you the story of a…
Malcolm Young, Who Led AC/DC from the Shadows, Dies at 64
Malcolm Young, co-founder, rhythm guitarist, and soulful driving force behind the legendary rock group AC/DC,…
Fats Domino Was a True King of Rock ‘n’ Roll
Antoine “Fats” Domino, Jr., one of the early pioneers of a musical style that came…