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Kurt Cobain admired William S. Burroughs and teamed with him on the 1993 track “The ‘Priest’ They Called Him.” The work shows Burroughs narrating a tale over Cobain’s guitar. It fulfilled his dream and is an avant-garde oddity in Nirvana’s discography.

#nirvana

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William S. Burroughs and Kurt Cobain - The "Priest" They Called Him
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April 8, 2025 at 10:57 AM
In his teens, Kurt Cobain got arrested for spray-painting “God is gay” in Aberdeen, a conservative logging town. Shifting between homes & battling constant upheaval, he vented his angst through acts like this. That restless drive for truth & provocation would later shape Nirvana's ethos.

#nirvana
April 7, 2025 at 11:48 AM
The Story Of The Beatles & Carnival Of Light 🪲🎡💡

#thebeatles #musichistory

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The Story Of The Beatles & Carnival Of Light
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April 1, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Hendrix didn’t just play with fire on March 31, 1967—he unleashed it. One stray spark could’ve lit the Astoria like a tinderbox, but in that wild moment, he blew open the notion of what a rock show could be, leaving everyone both awed and slightly terrified.

#jimihendrix #musichistory
March 31, 2025 at 12:31 PM
The Story Of Bob Dylan & Like A Rolling Stone 🎸🕶💬

#bobdylan #likearollingstone #musichistory

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The Story Of Bob Dylan & Like A Rolling Stone
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March 27, 2025 at 9:23 PM
On March 27, 1979, Eric Clapton married Pattie Boyd in Tucson, closing a long, tangled chapter that began when Boyd was still with George Harrison. Though the union didn’t last, the songs tied to their triangle still echo through music history.

#ericclapton #musichistory
March 27, 2025 at 11:33 AM
The Story Of Green Day & American Idiot 🎸🇺🇸😵‍💫

#greenday #musichistory

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The Story Of Green Day & American Idiot
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March 26, 2025 at 8:14 PM
On March 26, 1975, Ken Russell’s wild take on Tommy was released in America. Roger Daltrey starred as the “deaf, dumb, and blind kid,” while Elton John and Tina Turner popped up in outlandish cameos.

#thewho #musichistory

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Tommy 1975 Trailer
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March 26, 2025 at 12:35 PM
On March 25, 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono used their honeymoon suite for a “Bed-In for Peace.” For a week, they welcomed reporters from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Amsterdam Hilton, gently urging an end to war. Some found it naive, others saw media genius in action.

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HISTORY OF | 50th Anniversary of the John Lennon and Yoko Ono "Bed-In"
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March 25, 2025 at 12:29 PM
5150 hit on March 24, 1986. It marked Van Halen’s pivot from the flashy Roth era to a sound built around Eddie’s keyboards. The band wasn’t shy about aiming for radio-friendly hooks. It was a whole new vibe that split fans but still dominated the charts.

#vanhalen

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Van Halen - Dreams (Official Music Video) [HD]
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March 24, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The morning of March 19, 1982, ended in heartbreak for everyone on Ozzy’s tour. Randy Rhoads, only 25, hopped on a small plane for a little joyride—and never came back. Here was the guy rewriting heavy metal’s playbook, gone in an instant.

#randyrhoads #musichistory
March 19, 2025 at 12:04 PM
March 17, 1973, The Dark Side of the Moon first appeared on the Billboard 200. Nobody guessed it would stick around for years. Pink Floyd took their leftover ’60s vibe, gave it a thoughtful, spacey spin & suddenly it clicked with everyone.

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#pinkfloyd
The Story Of Pink Floyd and Dark Side Of The Moon
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March 17, 2025 at 11:55 AM
March 14, 1972, Tapestry was closing in on a year in the Billboard charts. The ’60s tumult had given way to an inward turn & Carole King’s candid storytelling fit perfectly. While other artists belted rock anthems, she offered quieter insights that resonated just as powerfully.

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The Life and Music of Carole King - Part 1
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March 14, 2025 at 11:45 AM
March 13, 1971, The Lawrence Welk Show unwittingly gave “One Toke Over the Line” a prime-time spotlight, calling it a “spiritual” while overlooking its marijuana nod. That hilarious collision still stands as one of TV’s most endearingly accidental missteps.

#musichistory

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One Toke Over The Line - Lawrence Welk - WTF! (1971)
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March 13, 2025 at 2:49 PM
On March 12, 1969, Paul McCartney quietly married Linda Eastman at Marylebone Register Office. Fans swarmed outside, but Paul and Linda kept it personal—a hint that the Beatles’ tight bond was fraying and that Paul longed for a simpler life.

#paulmccartney
March 12, 2025 at 11:52 AM
March 11, 1972, Neil Young scored his first No. 1 single with “Heart of Gold.” He’d been bouncing between rock & folk, but this track hit right as listeners craved something calmer. Ironically, its huge success only made him swerve harder toward his edgier impulses.

#neilyoung #musichistory
March 11, 2025 at 11:54 AM
The Story Of Led Zeppelin 4 ✌🏻🤯✌🏻
It’s Led Zeppelin week here at Raised By Hippies, check out our YouTube for more Zeppelin content

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The Story Of Led Zeppelin 4
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March 7, 2025 at 12:08 PM
It’s Led Zeppelin Week! In 1975, Robert Plant and his family were in a serious car accident while vacationing in Greece. Plant broke his ankle and suffered other injuries—so severe that he recorded parts of the album "Presence" from a wheelchair, demonstrating his sheer tenacity.

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March 7, 2025 at 12:07 PM
It’s Led Zeppelin Week! Drummer John “Bonzo” Bonham was famed for his offstage shenanigans—one legend says he roared a motorcycle through a hotel’s halls, startling guests and staff alike. His wild escapades helped shape Zeppelin’s rebellious, larger-than-life reputation.

#ledzeppelin
March 6, 2025 at 3:59 PM
It’s Led Zeppelin Week! Did you know that in 1973, they shattered The Beatles’ attendance record at Tampa Stadium, drawing over 56,000 fans? Though a thunderstorm ended the show early, it remains a legendary night—proving Zeppelin's unmatched rock ’n’ roll dominance.

#ledzeppelin #musichistory
March 5, 2025 at 1:49 PM
We're continuing Led Zeppelin week here at Raised By Hippies with The Story Of Led Zeppelin 2, right on schedule 😉🎸✌️
Check out our YouTube for Led Zeppelin 1 and our most recent video, "The Decline & Fall Of Led Zeppelin"

#ledzeppelin #musichistory #rockhistory

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The Story Of Led Zeppelin 2
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March 4, 2025 at 9:02 PM
During their '73 U.S. tour, Led Zeppelin chartered a Boeing 720 known as “The Starship.” This plane boasted an on-board bar, plush seating areas & even an organ for John Paul Jones to play while airborne.

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The Decline & Fall Of Led Zeppelin
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March 4, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Calling all Led Zeppelin fans! It’s officially Led Zeppelin Week over here. We’re honouring the rock giants by dropping one video each day that dives into each of their groundbreaking albums, from their debut to their last masterpiece.

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The Story Of Led Zeppelin 1
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March 3, 2025 at 8:55 PM
On March 3, 1960, Elvis landed at McGuire Air Force Base, fresh from Army duty in Germany. Reporters & fans swarmed, greeting a once “rebellious” star now bolstered by military respectability. The King was back, ready to reclaim center stage with a polished, all-American shine.

#elvis #musichistory
March 3, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Feb 28, 1942, Brian Jones was born. He co-founded the Stones, championing blues authenticity & adding a dash of the exotic. Despite tensions and a tragic finale, his forward-looking spirit shaped their music’s adventurous core—one that still resonates today.

#brainjones #musichistory #rollingstones
February 28, 2025 at 1:13 PM