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Talking Heads on making sense, together

The members of Talking Heads — Jerry Harrison, Chris Frantz, Tina Weymouth and David Byrne — today and as they appeared in 1983 with their live band, for the concerts that would become the film Stop Making Sense.
The New York icons whose songs pulled rock inside out (and whose breakup was nearly as legendary) gather for the first time in years to discuss their rereleased concert film, Stop Making Sense. Read more

September 22 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Joan Jett

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Joan Jett was born, Elvis shipped out to his army post; the Springfields landed in the U.S. top 20; the Band released their self-titled album; Dylan's 'Hard Rain' went Gold; and the first Farm Aid concert was held, Today in Music History. Read more

September 21 in Music History: Nirvana released In Utero

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Bobby Vinton's 'Blue Velvet' topped the singles chart; Jeannie C. Riley had a hit with the country song 'Harper Valley PTA'; Barry White scored his one and only No. 1 single; Dire Straits had a video-powered hit song; and Liam Gallagher was born, Today in Music History. Read more

The Chart Show Ballot

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Vote every week for your top five tracks (and enter our weekly ticket giveaway while you're at it), then tune in Thursdays at noon Central to see if your favorites make the Chart Show! Read more

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