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British musician Elton John performs at the Omnilive Stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico on February 24, 2012. Elton John offers the special concert entitled "By Peace in Mexico". AFP PHOTO / Hector Guerrero (Photo by HECTOR GUERRERO / AFP) (Photo by HECTOR GUERRERO/AFP via Getty Images) -
(L-R) Guitarist Jeff Watson, bassist Jack Blades, guitarist Brad Gillis, guitarist Alan Fitzgerald and drummer Kelly Keagy, of the American hard rock band Night Ranger, pose for a group portrait on January 1, 1982 at The Stone in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Randy Bachman/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 05: Victor Willis of the Village People performs during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 05, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
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English rock group the Beatles hold a press conference at the Capitol Records Tower in Los Angeles before their live performance at the Dodger Stadium, California, 28th August 1966. From left to right, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. (Photo by Archive Photos/Getty Images) -
CIRCA 1977: (L-R) Lindsey Buckingham, Christine McVie, Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks and John McVie of the rock group 'Fleetwood Mac' pose for a portrait in circa 1977. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
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CARDIFF, WALES – JUNE 28: James Hetfield of Metallica performs onstage during a concert at Principality Stadium on June 28, 2026 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Mike Lewis Photography/Redferns) -
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American blues musician Bonnie Raitt performs onstage at the Verizon Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, August 1, 1991. (Photo by Paul Natkin/Getty Images) -
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OSGOOD, IN – OCTOBER 29: Jerry Corbetta of The Classic Rock All-Stars performs live in concert at Damm Theatre on October 29, 2010 in Osgood, Indiana. (Photo by Joey Foley/FilmMagic)
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – FEBRUARY 21: Oliver Anthony performs at the Ryman Auditorium on February 21, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images) -
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LOS ANGELES – AUGUST 1968: Psychedelic rock group Pink Floyd pose for a portrait shrouded in pink in August of 1968 in Los Angeles. (L-R) Nick Mason, Dave Gilmour, Rick Wright (center front), Roger Waters. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) -
American singer and actress Nancy Sinatra, 1966. (Photo by Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) -
Scottish singer, songwriter and musician Donovan prepares for a television appearance on the pop programme 'Ready Steady Go!', 21st January 1965. His guitar bears the slogan 'This Machine Kills', a reference to Woody Guthrie's guitar slogan 'This Machine Kills Fascists'. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) How a Cowboy Movie and a Scotch Whiskey Bribe Got This 1960s Music Icon His Name Before He Was Born
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The Beatles on the set of 'Top Of the Pops', plugging their new single 'Paperback Writer'/ 'Rain', 16 June 1966. The group had previously appeared on the show but this was their only appeararance live in the studio. Left to right: Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, George Harrison and John Lennon. (Photo by Daily Mirror/Mirrorpix/Mirrorpix via Getty Images) -
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LONDON, UK – 1975: British heavy metal band Black Sabbath L-R Bill Ward, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Ozzy Osbourne pose for a portrait in 1975 in London, UK. (Photo by Roger Morton/Cleopatra Records/Getty Images) -
UNITED STATES – MAY 09: Photo of Bob DYLAN; performing live onstage at the benefit for ousted Chileans: Felt Forum, New York (Photo by Steve Morley/Redferns)
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1960: Portrait of American singer and actor Elvis Presley (1935 – 1977), sitting on the set of director Don Seigel's Western film, 'Flaming Star', wearing a cowboy hat and a blue shirt. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
