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Billie Eilish's second number one album, "Happier Than Ever" sold 73,000 vinyl records on the first week alone. / Photo courtesy of Luke Garcia

How Vinyl Records Have Made a Miraculous Comeback

Luke Garcia September 29, 2021

In 2007, 1 million vinyl records were sold in the U.S. In 2020, that number rose to 27.5 million. In the first half of 2021, 19.2 million were sold.  After returning from the dead, this will be...

Jimi Hendrix arguably did more for the electric guitar than anyone who has ever picked up the instrument. - Photo via https://www.amazon.co.uk/

12 Most Influential Black Musicians of All Time

Luke Garcia February 10, 2021

February is Black History Month, which makes it a great time to reflect on the achievements of the most influential Black American musicians. The men and women on this list not only excelled at their...

Katy Perry performs at Super Bowl 49 in Arizona. - Photo via Billboard.com

Remembering the Six Best Super Bowl Halftime Shows of All Time

Jennifer McGraw February 3, 2021

Super Bowl LV is right around the corner. Though things look quite different this year, the tradition of having a halftime performer will live on. Each year, headliners take the stage to perform a medley...

Prince's legacy outlasts even his death. - Photo courtesy of Paul Natkin/Getty Images

Remembering the contributions of the top five African-American musicians gone too soon

Christian A. Browne February 20, 2019

This article is the first of a two-part series about African-American musical artists. The next part, which will  focus on the best living artists, will be published following this one. In...

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