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The Decline of Pay Phones in Every State
From over 2 million in 1999 to near obsolescence today, pay phones are a fading relic thanks to cell phone dominance, though they still see use in areas with spotty service and for budget-minded tourists in Hawaii.
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20 Iconic Rock Songs Written on the Spot
Some songs take a long time to write, but some all-time rock hits were written within minutes, right on the spot.
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These Are the Best Counties To Live in Washington
Did your county make the list? If not, would you think about moving?
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George Michael: The Life Story You May Not Know
He was a beloved figure in mainstream music by the time he had graduated high school.
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Harrison Ford: The Life Story You May Not Know
Known for bringing numerous iconic genre characters to life, the actor shot to fame in 1977 after portraying charismatic space smuggler Han Solo.
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20 Failed Celebrity Business Ideas
Stacker scoured resources and publications covering celebrity stories and their various enterprises.
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Prince: The Life Story You May Not Know
Looking back at Prince's four-decade career, it's clear that when he signed his record deal at just 18 that he was destined to lead an influential trajectory.
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Metros With the Most Music Festivals Within a One-Hour Drive
These are the areas of the U.S. with the best access to music festivals.
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Bestselling Bands of the ’80s: Then and Now
Discover 25 of the top bands whose music soundtracked the decade.
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25 Times a ‘Saturday Night Live’ Guest Blew Their Performance
These guests either never appeared on the show again or went through long periods without making another appearance.
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62 Women Who Broke Barriers in the Music Industry
The music industry was not always so welcoming to women recording artists, so these ladies paved a trail for the artists we love today.
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The #1 Album of the ’90s Isn’t Pearl Jam or Nirvana, According to Data – See the Top 10
When we think of 90s rock, Nirvana and Pearl Jam are the first bands to come to mind. They may have set the mood, but neither had the top album of the decade.