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Anti-war songs that became peace anthems in the West
In the summer of 1969, as the Vietnam War raged, Jimi Hendrix stepped onto the Woodstock stage and bent the US national ...
Melodies of dissent: The enduring power of anti-war songs
In the summer of 1969, as the Vietnam War raged, Jimi Hendrix stepped onto the Woodstock  stage and bent the US national ...
“Degrading”: The shows that Jimi Hendrix was humilated playing
Jimi Hendrix always seemed like a spirit from another dimension, but that didn't mean that he had to act otherworldly all the time.
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Vietnam War: How protest music fueled a movement
Doug Bradley and Craig Werner explore this connection in their 2015 book, "We Gotta Get Out of This Place: The Soundtrack of the Vietnam War." Jimi Hendrix's version of the American anthem at ...
Vietnam War: How protest music fueled a movement
The Vietnam War ended 50 years ago. What role did American protest culture, especially music, play in bringing the conflict to an end?
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Hanoi agrees to a peace deal in “A Disrespectful Loyalty,” part nine of THE VIETNAM WAR – May 22 at 9pm
THE VIETNAM WAR The Landmark Documentary Event by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick Returns Thursday, May 22 at 9:00 pm Episode Nine: “A Disrespectful Loyalty” (May 1970 – March 1973)... Read More ...
‘The End’ explained: Oedipus and death trips in The Doors’ classic
The Doors were always into something a bit more disturbing, but 'The End' marked a turning point that no one had anticipated. Read more here.
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Withdraw begins while protests continue in “The History of the World,” part eight of THE VIETNAM WAR – May 15 at 9pm
THE VIETNAM WAR The Landmark Documentary Event by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick Returns Thursday, May 15 at 9:00 pm Episode Eight ...
CARLTON FLETCHER: The sincerest form of musical flattery
Jason Isbell Now that I have been duly chastened and realize that only me and three or four others who went to Vietnam listen to what is called Classic Rock music, I guess from now on I’ll do columns ...
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From Marvin Gaye to Nicki Minaj, These 15 Black Songs Predicted the Future With Spooky Accuracy
These Black artists predicted everything from beating a murder case to the issues of climate change way before it even happened.
Josh Holloway reveals '“Jerry Maguire” moment' that led to his “Lost” reunion with J.J. Abrams for “Duster”
Plus, Holloway says he crashed multiple vintage cars while playing mafia driver Jim in the HBO Max period drama.
The Doors at 60: Surviving members and famous fans break down the greatness of iconic L.A. band
To commemorate the Doors' milestone anniversary, we spoke to living members John Densmore and Robby Krieger as well as Carlos ...