Back to the Beginning, one year later
One year after Black Sabbath's farewell at Villa Park, Mark Dauner remembers Ozzy, the fans, and a day that showed why live music matters.
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Rock & Roll Outkasts
Outkast belongs in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. A look at the shared roots of rock and hip-hop, creative rebellion, and a musical culture open to all.
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Dreams turn to nightmares
A Halloween rock playlist of dreams, dread, and heavy riffs, featuring Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Mastodon, The Warning, and Dream Theater.
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Ace Frehley, Lead Guitar!
Remembering Ace Frehley's sound, swagger, and spirit with a playlist spanning more than 50 years of music, from classic KISS to his solo work.
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Led Zeppelin's Houses of the Holy (1973)
Revisit Led Zeppelin's Houses of the Holy, an adventurous mix of heavy rock, funk, reggae, and atmosphere, with favorite tracks and listening links.
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Listen up!!! Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath
Explore 40 favorite Ozzy Osbourne tracks, plus a closer listen to Black Sabbath's Sabbath Bloody Sabbath and Ozzy's solo classic Diary of a Madman.
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Going back to the beginning: a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath
A firsthand tribute to Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's final show, reflecting on their legacy and the human stories that AI music cannot replace.
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