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Beat It Breaks Barriers and Blurs Genre Lines

# January 20, 1983: The Birth of "Beat It" - Michael Jackson's Game-Changing Rock CrossoverOn January 20, 1983, Michael Jackson released "Beat It" as the third single from his groundbreaking album *Thriller*, and in doing so, he didn't just release a song—he detonated a cultural ...  Show more

Edgar Allan Poe: Literature's Darkest Musical Inspiration

# January 19, 1809: Edgar Allan Poe is Born - The Man Who Influenced Music's Dark SideOn January 19, 1809, Edgar Allan Poe was born in Boston, Massachusetts. Now, you might be thinking, "Wait, isn't Poe a *writer*?" And you'd be absolutely right! But here's the deliciously dark t ...  Show more

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