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Rock Biographer Jerry Hopkins Dies
The man who chronicled the lives of Jim Morrison, David Bowie, Elvis Presley and others dies at 82.

‘Little Red Corvette’ Introduces Prince to the Mainstream: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
Let us ponder a time before 'Little Red Corvette' introduced Prince to Top 40 listeners and middle America. Then, let us be thankful it did.

30 Years Ago: The Replacements Close a Chapter With ‘Pleased to Meet Me’
The Replacements end the band's first era in 1987 with one of their best albums, 'Pleased to Meet Me.'

20 Years Ago: Sleater-Kinney Spill Their Secrets on ‘Dig Me Out’
The great Northwest trio Sleater-Kinney's confessional album 'Dig Me Out' turns 20 years old.