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Rick James

Rick James Left the United States When He Received a Vietnam Draft Card. He Settled in Canada, Where He Met Neil Young and Started His Career in Music.

James Abros Johnson Jr., the singer, multi-instrumentalist, and fiery songwriter, rose to prominence as the uncrowned king of funk. Born in Buffalo, New York, James was never far from controversy, and while it began as a rock and roll rebellion, the kind we see all over, James’ demons soon saw him turn into a nightmare. …

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Jimi Hendrix & Neil Young

How Did Jimi Hendrix and Neil Young Get to Woodstock?

The 1969 Woodstock Music Fair was a peaceful 3-day musical exposition. With an estimated 500,000 attendees, the free concert made its mark in pop culture history as numerous now-iconic artists graced the music festival with their presence, including The Who, Janis Joplin, Santana, and Jimi Hendrix.  As their charter plane flew to the wrong airport, …

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