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Musicians and music listeners over age 70 might have reduced risk of dementia.

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If you're a music junkie over age 70, you may have a lower risk of dementia

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An investor in the the 'Purple Rain' musical says the production helps realize a personal dream.

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

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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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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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The Bee Gees' perfect harmonies and humor charmed Johnny Carson in acoustic performance

The Gibb brothers found a deeper level of emotion in "Massachusetts."

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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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After Def Leppard drummer tragically lost his arm, Phil Collins sent him an 'incredible' letter

"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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Catholic priest becomes viral sensation with amazing drumming skills, even winning over metalheads

"I’m hoping to point people not to me but ultimately to God—to goodness, to truth, to what’s good and positive."

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Kansas police pulled over an '80s pop icon for speeding and it turned into a hilarious photo shoot

"It’s not every day our Deputies get to pull over cool guys!!"

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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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If you're a music junkie over age 70, you may have a lower risk of dementia

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

5 full-album Halloween live covers by Phish that you'll love, even if you hate jam bands

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

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

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' perfect harmonies and humor charmed Johnny Carson in acoustic performance

The Gibb brothers found a deeper level of emotion in "Massachusetts."

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.

Jack White once said he's never tried drugs and his reasoning is genuinely insightful

It's all about authenticity.

Elton John didn't recall writing this '60s song, until a former bandmate gifted him the demo

The "Tiny Dancer" singer was very nearly in a prog-rock band.

After Def Leppard drummer tragically lost his arm, Phil Collins sent him an 'incredible' letter

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

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.

A resurfaced 1970 video captures the historic moment Iggy Pop 'invented' crowd surfing

The Stooges concert was being covered by the local news like a live sporting event.

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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

They did the right thing.

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

The Gibb brothers found a deeper level of emotion in "Massachusetts."

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.

It's all about authenticity.

The "Tiny Dancer" singer was very nearly in a prog-rock band.

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

"I’m hoping to point people not to me but ultimately to God—to goodness, to truth, to what’s good and positive."

"It’s not every day our Deputies get to pull over cool guys!!"

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

The Stooges concert was being covered by the local news like a live sporting event.

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