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Prince staged a legendary cover of Radiohead's "Creep" at Coachella 2008. But for years, it was impossible to watch.

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Prince dazzled Coachella with Radiohead's 'Creep.' Years later, fan videos finally found a home.

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(L) Derek Shulman; (R) Elton John

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A former bandmate gave Elton John this '60s song the superstar had completely forgotten he wrote

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Phil Collins' 'incredible' letter to Def Leppard drummer after he lost his arm

"He had an inkling of what it would be like—to be a drummer and to be involved in something so horrific."

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For investor, Prince 'Purple Rain' musical heading to Broadway realizes a 'lifelong dream'

"He was such an amazing talent, a musical genius," says Craig Shapiro.

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A Radiohead album changed how I experience music. But why do these discoveries fade with time?

You're most impressionable as a kid. But the great stuff transcends age.

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Prince broke a borrowed guitar with a wild onstage toss in 2013. But the story ended well.

"I went through some complicated emotions," said The Roots' "Captain" Kirk Douglas

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A resurfaced Eric Clapton interview reveals the devastating details that inspired "Tears in Heaven"

The iconic song was part of Clapton's healing process after his son Conor's tragic death in 1991.

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John Lennon wrote a wise letter to an aspiring folk artist. It went undelivered for decades.

The story, including the Beatle's sage advice, wound up inspiring a film

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Brian Wilson was profoundly moved when Paul McCartney visited him and played a new Beatles song

The intimate encounter had a lasting impact: "[It] let me see my own songs more clearly."

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In 1999, Genesis revamped a '70s classic with Peter Gabriel. It remains sadly overlooked.

The song still feels like a gorgeous glimpse of what could have been.

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The Bee Gees honored The Beatles with stunning covers medley in 1973

The Gibb brothers were highly influenced by the Fab Four.

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We've been saying 'it's all good' for 30 years and it turns out we have MC Hammer to thank for it

The Funky Headhunter continues to ripple through time and culture.

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Rock band crashed Beatles' studio and jumped on Yoko Ono's bed. John Lennon wasn't happy.

"I can only imagine how they would have reacted if they had seen us playing their guitars."

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Scatman's 1994 hit finds a new generation after inspiring video about his stutter resurfaces

How Genesis embraced their sensitive side, scoring a crossover hit when they needed it most

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A former bandmate gave Elton John this '60s song the superstar had completely forgotten he wrote

Phil Collins' 'incredible' letter to Def Leppard drummer after he lost his arm

"He had an inkling of what it would be like—to be a drummer and to be involved in something so horrific."

In 1976, George Harrison joined Paul Simon for a haunting 'SNL' duet of 'Homeward Bound'

The former Beatle channeled his inner Garfunkel.

For investor, Prince 'Purple Rain' musical heading to Broadway realizes a 'lifelong dream'

"He was such an amazing talent, a musical genius," says Craig Shapiro.

A Radiohead album changed how I experience music. But why do these discoveries fade with time?

You're most impressionable as a kid. But the great stuff transcends age.

The Beatles ruled the 1960s—duh. But who are 'The Beatles of the '70s and beyond?

How do you define "Beatle"?

These are the saddest songs ever recorded, according to researchers and listeners

They're not all sad in the same way.

Prince broke a borrowed guitar with a wild onstage toss in 2013. But the story ended well.

"I went through some complicated emotions," said The Roots' "Captain" Kirk Douglas

A resurfaced Eric Clapton interview reveals the devastating details that inspired "Tears in Heaven"

The iconic song was part of Clapton's healing process after his son Conor's tragic death in 1991.

John Lennon wrote a wise letter to an aspiring folk artist. It went undelivered for decades.

The story, including the Beatle's sage advice, wound up inspiring a film

Brian Wilson was profoundly moved when Paul McCartney visited him and played a new Beatles song

The intimate encounter had a lasting impact: "[It] let me see my own songs more clearly."

The Bee Gees' blissful a cappella 'How Deep Is Your Love' might beat the classic original

Those harmonies never sounded better.

In 1999, Genesis revamped a '70s classic with Peter Gabriel. It remains sadly overlooked.

The song still feels like a gorgeous glimpse of what could have been.

The Bee Gees honored The Beatles with stunning covers medley in 1973

The Gibb brothers were highly influenced by the Fab Four.

We've been saying 'it's all good' for 30 years and it turns out we have MC Hammer to thank for it

The Funky Headhunter continues to ripple through time and culture.

Rock band crashed Beatles' studio and jumped on Yoko Ono's bed. John Lennon wasn't happy.

"I can only imagine how they would have reacted if they had seen us playing their guitars."

Will.i.am recounts bizarre story of why Michael Jackson considered Prince a big 'meanie'

According to the tale, The Purple One played bass in The King of Pop's face.

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"He had an inkling of what it would be like—to be a drummer and to be involved in something so horrific."

The former Beatle channeled his inner Garfunkel.

"He was such an amazing talent, a musical genius," says Craig Shapiro.

You're most impressionable as a kid. But the great stuff transcends age.

How do you define "Beatle"?

They're not all sad in the same way.

"I went through some complicated emotions," said The Roots' "Captain" Kirk Douglas

The iconic song was part of Clapton's healing process after his son Conor's tragic death in 1991.

The story, including the Beatle's sage advice, wound up inspiring a film

The intimate encounter had a lasting impact: "[It] let me see my own songs more clearly."

Those harmonies never sounded better.

The song still feels like a gorgeous glimpse of what could have been.

The Gibb brothers were highly influenced by the Fab Four.

The Funky Headhunter continues to ripple through time and culture.

"I can only imagine how they would have reacted if they had seen us playing their guitars."

According to the tale, The Purple One played bass in The King of Pop's face.

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