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There are many factors that affect how long your shiny new guitar strings are going to last, from what they're made of to how hard you shred your instrument.
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5 Songs That Prove 1994 Was The Decade's Best Year For High School Hits
Those who were in high school during the early '90s will always remember 1994, when hits from acts such as Green Day and Ace of Base left indelible memories.
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Riffs That Still Rip: Led Zeppelin's Candy Store Rock & Other Classics Released 50 Years Ago This Week
50 years ago this week, established acts like Led Zeppelin unveiled their latest masterpieces while newer bands such as AC/DC were making waves.
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The 5 Best Bee Gees Songs That Aren't Stayin' Alive Or How Deep Is Your Love
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Stevie Nicks' Ultimate Rebuttal To Go Your Own Way Became A Fan Favorite — And It Wasn't Dreams
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10 Essential Folk Rock Songs For Any Soul-Searching Road Trip
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What Is The 80/20 Rule For Guitar?
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In 1973, Springsteen's Rock Anthem Failed To Chart — Years Later, Manfred Mann's Cover Made It No. 1
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Tom Petty Almost Gave Away His Catchiest Hit — The Change Of Heart Earned Him His First Top 10
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Paul McCartney Wrote This Pop Classic Overnight — In 1970, Badfinger Made It A Top 10 Hit
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