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Shay is a media professional and creative A&R management consultant. Shay owns and operates thebuzzr.net and other companies. The companies support independent artists of all genres from around the globe. Shay is dynamic and creative, hosts a syndicated radio show, and is a professional writer.

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“Brian came in heavy at that moment on his guitar, the rapid, high-pitched squeal ranging back and forth as his fingers flew along the frets. As the intro’s tempo grew more rapid, Bekka heard Derek’s subtle bass line as it worked its way in. After another few seconds Will came in, slow at first, but…

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“Brian came in heavy at that moment on his guitar, the rapid, high-pitched squeal ranging back and forth as his fingers flew along the frets. As the intro’s tempo grew more rapid, Bekka heard Derek’s subtle bass line as it worked its way in. After another few seconds Will came in, slow at first, but…

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June 25, 1965 – The Byrds Go to No. 1 with ‘Mr. Tambourine Man’

The Byrds went to No.1 on the US singles chart with their version of Bob Dylan’s ‘Mr. Tambourine Man’. Only Roger McGuinn from the band played on the song, the drummer Hal Blaine who played on the track also played on ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water ‘.

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“A guy walks up to me and asks, “What’s Punk?”. So I kick over a garbage can and say. “That’s punk!”. So he kicks over the garbage can and says, “That’s Punk?”, and I say, “No that’s trendy!” ― Billie Joe Armstrong

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June 25, 1984 – Prince Releases Album Purple Rain

Prince released his sixth studio album Purple Rain the first to feature his band the Revolution, and the soundtrack to the 1984 film of the same name. The first two singles from the album, ‘When Doves Cry’ and ‘Let’s Go Crazy’, topped the US singles charts, and were hits around the world, while the title…

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“Where’s your will to be weird?” ― Jim Morrison

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June 24, 2012 – Billboard.com Names ‘Physical’ by Olivia Newton-John Sexiest Song of All Time

Billboard.com named Olivia Newton-John’s 1982 hit, ‘Physical’ as The Sexiest Song Of All Time. Other classic Rock songs that made the top ten were Rod Stewart’s ‘Tonight’s The Night’, Marvin Gaye’s ‘Let’s Get It On’, Donna Summer’s ‘Hot Stuff’ and another Rod Stewart contribution, ‘Da Ya Think I’m Sexy’.

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Metallica went to No.1 on the US album chart with their sixth studio album ‘Load’. The album has now sold over five million copies in America alone. “Even compared to The Black Album, much of Load was a departure for Metallica, incorporating elements of blues, southern rock, and alt-rock within its commercial metal framework. One of…

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My dad raised me with some good advice: ‘Always tell the truth. Always shoot from the hip. You might not have many friends, but you’ll never have enemies, because people will always know where you’re coming from.’ Pink

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June 22, 1968 – Herb Alpert Starts Run at No. 1 with ‘This Guys In Love with You’

Herb Alpert started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘This Guys In Love With You’. His first No.1 plus first No.1 for the A&M label and the writer’s Bacharach and David’s first chart-topper. A No.3 hit in the UK.

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