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Van Halen and the dark, heavy Fair Warning

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In 1981 Van Halen released their darkest and heaviest album. Eddie Van Halen took charge and emerged with Fair Warning! Read the full article: Van Halen and the dark, heavy Fair Warning . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Greatest Hits? Crass – Best Before 1984

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In 1986 Crass released a compilation album, a true Greatest Hits album? By Crass? The story of Best Before 1984. Read the full article: Greatest Hits? Crass – Best Before 1984 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

….In Which Crass Voluntarily ‘Blow Their Own’

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In 1986 Crass released the compiltion Best Before 1984. It contained an essay by Penny Rimbaud. Read it here! Read the full article: ….In Which Crass Voluntarily ‘Blow Their Own’ . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Prince – Ten years later…

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Prince died ten years ago. Does that still matter, did it ever? Why musical history is crucial, especially in these times. Read the full article: Prince – Ten years later… . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Prince 11 years old – interview

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In April 2022 images were published of an 11 year old Prince, who was interviewed near his school. Beautiful snapshot! Read the full article: Prince 11 years old – interview . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

The 25 best Doors songs

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As a tribute to The Doors, A Pop Life presents a compilation of 25 of the best songs of the influential and controversial band. Read the full article: The 25 best Doors songs . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

The Doors – The Very Best Of The Doors – Liner notes

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In 1985 The Best Of The Doors was released, a perfect introduction to the music of The Doors. It also contained liner notes. Read them here! Read the full article: The Doors – The Very Best Of The Doors – Liner notes . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Afrika Bambaataa 1957-2026

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In memoriam: Afrika Bambaataa 1957-2026 Read the full article: In memoriam: Afrika Bambaataa 1957-2026 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Rain Tree Crow, Japan part II?

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In 1991 Japan Japan returned one last time under the moniker Rain Tree Crow: the story of a beautful, but doomed album. Read the full article: Rain Tree Crow, Japan part II? . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

News: Parade Deluxe Edition – It’s Coming!

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Prince And The Revoltution's masterful Parade gets the re-release treatment: Deluxe or Expanded? Read the full article: News: Parade Deluxe Edition – It’s Coming! . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )