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45 Years Ago: Frank Zappa Releases ‘Lumpy Gravy’

Frank Zappa is often regarded as one of the most brilliant, idiosyncratic musicians in rock music. But, looking back at his eclectic, monstrous body of work as a composer, guitarist, vocalist, and bandleader, Zappa really wasn't a "rock" musician. That fact is cemented on 'Lumpy Gravy,' Zappa's first official solo album, which was released 45 years ago today (May 13, 1968).

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Student Suspended for Posting Principal’s Mug Shot Online

Keandre Varner, a high school student in Riverdale, Georgia, found his principal's mug shot online and posted it on Instagram. For doing so, he received a four-day suspension.

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John Mellencamp Musical To Tour

'Ghost Brothers of Darkland County,' the Southern gothic musical with lyrics by Stephen King and music by John Mellencamp and T-Bone Burnett, will embark on a 20-city American tour beginning in October.

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Wyoming Short Film Contest Announces Winner [VIDEO]

Requited is a short film in the classic western style, about revenge and redemption. It is also the winner of this year's Wyoming Short Film competition.

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Jimi Hendrix Asked Paul McCartney to Play Bass on Record With Miles Davis

One of the great "what-ifs" in rock history just got even greater. A newly uncovered telegram shows that Jimi Hendrix had asked Paul McCartney to play bass in a proposed recording session with legendary jazz trumpeter Miles Davis and drummer Tony Williams.

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How to Get Hired After Being Unemployed Long-Term

The economy is continuing its long, slow recovery from the massive financial crisis and recession just a few years ago, and the labor market is improving. But one problem above all can prevent you from getting a new job: If you've been out of work for six months or more, it makes it much harder to get hired. We've gathered a few ways to help you navigate this problem:

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Construction Worker Injured in Fall at Steven Tyler’s Home

Aerosmith once pointed out that falling in love is hard on the knees. But for one unlucky construction worker, a job at frontman Steven Tyler's home recently turned out to be hard on a whole bunch of different body parts.

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Lou Gramm Considering Retirement

Rumors have recently surfaced about the possibility of a Foreigner reunion between Mick Jones and Lou Gramm. However, they were quickly quashed by Gramm. In fact, a new interview with Gramm suggests that the singer is considering retiring, a concept that crosses his mind from time to time.

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Band of 11-Year-Old Kids Are Miniature Heavy Metal Gods

In the grand scheme of the heavy metal enthusiast, it is not often that childhood aspirations of becoming a god-sized shredder come to fruition before the first patch of pubic hair. 

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Casper Applebee’s Hosting Charity Rummage Sale

The Evansville Applebee's is hosting a charity rummage sale to benefit some of the nonprofit organizations (Meals On Wheels, Youth Crisis Center, Make A Wish, Central Wyoming Hospice and Transitions, Seton House & Joshua's Storehouse) in and around our community. Pl

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Tim Tebow Blackballed By NFL Teams Because Of Cult-Like Following, Media Frenzy

In this day of pop culture fame and fortune could it be possible that to much exposure can hurt some one's career? According to Michael Silver of Yahoo Sports that is exactly what's happened to Tim Tebow

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Peter Frampton Adds Dates, Special Guests to 2013 ‘Guitar Circus’ Tour

As we previously reported, Peter Frampton is joining the circus this summer -- the Guitar Circus, that is.

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