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The Beatles' rehearse their song 'All You Need Is Love' for 'Our World' the first live satellite uplink performance broadcast to the world on June 25, 1967 in London, England.
How John Lennon created one of the Beatles’ strangest sounds in just five minutes

By Phil Weller Published

Eddie Kramer recalls watching Lennon discover a forgotten electronic instrument and turn it into the signature sound of “Baby You’re a Rich Man.”

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Clem Clempson plays his Gibson SG Custom while recording 'Smokin'’ at London’s Olympic Studios, January 20, 1972
"I Was Set Free": Humble Pie Guitarist Clem Clempson Talks Lighting up One of the 1970s’ Hottest Rock Albums: ‘Smokin’’

By James Volpe Rotondi Last updated

How Humble Pie was reignited after Peter Frampton's sudden departure

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The Rolling Stones' "Jumpin' Jack Flash" music video - a still of Mick Jagger
Watch the Rolling Stones’ Newly Restored “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” Music Videos

By Rod Brakes Published

Video Both versions of director Michael Lindsay-Hogg’s historic “promo” films are now available to enjoy in 4K.

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Sympathy for the Devil
Watch Keith Richards and Mick Jagger Writing “Sympathy for the Devil” Using Their Trusty Gibson Hummingbirds

By Rod Brakes Published

Video These classic ‘60s flat-tops remain one of the best songwriter’s guitars available.

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Led Zeppelin hold Gold record awards for 'Led Zeppelin' and 'Led Zeppelin II', which was certified Gold in November 1969.
The Definitive Story of 'Led Zeppelin II' Track by Track

By Mick Wall, Dave Lewis Published

Video Recorded piecemeal in studios across the U.S. and U.K., Led Zeppelin’s second album defined blues-rock at the dawn of the 1970s.

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