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Astronaut Jeremy Hansen reflects on Artemis II, seeing Earth from deep space, and why he hopes his journey inspires all Canadians.

Ongoing History Daily: How Synthesizers Cost Jobs in the Early 80s

Why did musicians once want synthesizers banned? Discover the 1982 backlash that failed – and how keyboards changed music forever.
INXS vs Oasis: the 90s feud that spawned a hidden diss

This 90s alternative feud between Liam Gallgher of Oasis and Michael Hutchence resulted in a secret message being hidden in this band’s lead single
Ongoing History Daily: A Weird Where's Waldo Connection

In 1982, a musicians’ union tried to ban synthesizers, fearing they’d destroy music forever. Here’s why they got it so wrong.
Ongoing History Daily: Nirvana's Unplugged performance was predicted to be a disaster

No one expected Nirvana to perform well, including Nirvana
Chris Cornell: Looking Back on His Life and Legacy

A look back at Chris Cornell’s legendary career. From Soundgarden and grunge to Audioslave and his lasting legacy.
How Bob Marley Turned Royalty Checks into Meals for the Hungry

Alan Cross Shares how Bob Marley used music royalties to feed the hungry, and how that impact still lives on decades later.
Alan Cross Confirms Michael Jackson Biopic Claim as True

Alan Cross breaks down how the best-selling album ever earned its crown: sales, impact and the story behind it of all time in music history.
Half a Century of Rock: Revisiting the Release of 'Sticky Fingers' by The Rolling Stones

55 years ago, The Rolling Stones released Sticky Fingers. Here, we look back at the iconic album and the feeling it gave fans.
Phil Collins: A Look Back at His Legendary Career

A deep dive into Phil Collins’ legendary career, from Genesis to global icon – exploring the hits, defining moments, and where he stands today at age 75.
Top Classic Rock Songs That Defined Movie Magic

Turning scenes into memories and moments into legends, these are the top classic rock songs that define movie magic.