Pink Floyd's Rebirth: A Momentary Lapse of Reason Turns 35

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July 19th: Sting Goes Solo, Beatles Go Animated

On July 19, 1985, Sting stepped out on his own, kicking off a new chapter after fronting The Police for years. That summer night the Dream of the Blue Turtles tour was in full swing, showcasing his pivot into jazz inflected pop with a backing band full of serious jazz heavyweight ...  Show more

July 18: Elton John's Secret Duet and a Bluegrass Prodigy

On July 18, 1969, one of the strangest and most talked about moments in rock history quietly unfolded, though its aftermath would dominate headlines for years. That was the day after Mary Jo Kopechne died in the car driven by Senator Ted Kennedy at Chappaquiddick, and while that ...  Show more

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