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Album cover of the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, released...
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American singer, musician, and actor Elvis Presley, 1956.
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Michael Jackson performing during the Victory reunion tour, Los Angeles, 1984.
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ABBA performing their winning single “Waterloo” at the Eurovision Song Contest, 1974.
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A relentless performer, Madonna has toured the world numerous times during her career.
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Singer, songwriter, and performer, Elton John emerged in the 1970s as the definitive...
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The British rock band Queen—featuring lead singer Freddie Mercury, bassist John Deacon,...
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Formed in 1968 by guitarist Jimmy Page, Led Zeppelin gained fame for their striking...
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As the chief songwriter of Pink Floyd, Syd Barrett (far right) helped the group achieve...
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One of the most controversial artists of the early 21st century, Eminem was also...
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