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This is What Freddie Mercury Would Look Like for The San Francisco Parade in 2023 with AI

This is What Freddie Mercury Would Look Like for The San Francisco Parade in 2023 with AI
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What if we could catch a glimpse of what legendary musician Freddie Mercury would look like if he were alive today in 2023? Thanks to the advancements in ...
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Watch Now: Eric Clapton’s ‘Layla’ Live at Royal Albert Hall – Orchestral Version (1991)

Eric Clapton’s ‘Layla’ Live at Royal Albert Hall – Orchestral Version (1991)
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Eric Clapton is no stranger to the Royal Albert Hall in London. He has performed there over 200 times since his debut with the Yardbirds in 1964. Also, ...
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The Untold Story of the Fender Rosewood Stratocaster

The Untold Story of the Fender Rosewood Stratocaster
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The iconic Stratocaster by Fender needs no introduction. However, there is one rare Stratocaster that holds a fascinating untold story – the Rosewood Stratocaster. This Strat was the ...
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Guitar History: Gretsch 7680 Super Axe ‘Chet Atkins’

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Most of us are – or should be – aware of the enormous contributions of the late Chet Atkins. He was a Country Gentleman, to American popular music, ...
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36 Years Ago Dire Straits Released “Money for Nothing” Song

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“Money for Nothing” is a classic hit and rock song by British rock band Dire Straits. The song is the second track/single of their fifth studio album titled ...
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Communiqué – News – Lyrics

Communiqué – News – Lyrics
Communiqué (1979)
The second song on this amazing studio album by Dire Straits is the song called “News.” The subject of this Mark Knopfler composition is by no means obvious. ...
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June 6, 1978 – Dire Straits Embarked Their First Album Headline Tour

June 6, 1978 – Dire Straits Embarked Their First Album Headline Tour
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On this day 42-years ago, Dire Straits embarked on their first album headline tour. On this occasion, we would like to pay tribute to this legendary band. Dire ...
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Bob Dylan Releases New Epic Song – “Murder Most Foul”

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Bob Dylan surprised his fans this week with an epic, previously-unreleased song called “Murder Most Foul.” In announcing the song on Twitter early on Friday 27th March 2020, ...
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Bill Wilson’s 1991 Acoustic Live Performance of “Sultans of Swing”

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“Sultans of Swing” is a song that spanned the whole world, the song with many performances by various artists and bands, and the countless performances by Dire Straits ...
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The Hit Song “Sultans of Swing” Was Re-Released in February 1979

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Today in 1979, “Sultans of Swing” by Dire Straits was re-released and became a huge global hit, still loved by music fans today. Its original 1977 demo earned ...
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