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Today-Music-History-Dec08

Today in Music History for Dec. 8: In 1865, Finnish composer Jan Sibelius was born. A romantic composer, his works express an intense, mystical love of nature. Sibelius is best known for his ...

The guitarist Bob Dylan insisted he had to have for his country music breakthrough

When Dylan's session guitarist failed to show up on ‘Nashville Skyline,’ it opened the door for a newcomer who would go on to ...
American Songwriter

3 Times Classic Rock Songwriters Quietly Wrote Legendary Songs

Some of the greatest classic rock songs of all time were written by songwriters you might have never known were involved.

"One of the hardest things I ever had to do was mix that song": A music professor breaks down Steve Cropper and Otis Redding's (Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay

Following Cropper's passing at the age of 84, we explore the songwriting genius behind one of his most beloved collaborations ...

Steve Cropper, Guitarist, Songwriter and Shaper of Memphis Soul Music, Dies at 84

As a member of Booker T. & the MG’s and as a producer, he played a pivotal role in the rise of Stax Records, a storied force ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1969, The Rolling Stones Recorded a Hit Song Written About Mick Jagger’s Secret Girlfriend—or Was It?

On this day, December 3, 1969, this iconic rock band took to Muscle Shoals Studio to record their No. 1 hit from their No. 1 ...