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A Stacked Bill: Goose Lake’s Legendary Lineup of Bands

Rich Tupica Set on a revolving stage, and pumped through a colossal sound system, The Goose Lake International Music Festival showcased a now-iconic roster of both international and local rock legends. Each time the stage spun 180-degrees, another band would promptly start rockin’ in front of the 200,000 spectators. Here’s a quick breakdown of the...

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How Covering Smokin’ in the Boys Room Saved Motley Crue’s Asses

Before the release of 1985’s Theatre of Pain, Motley Crue were on the launchpad to superstardom. There was just one problem: The album wasn’t strong enough and they knew it. Luckily, singer Vince Neil had a ringer in mind. “It was me who suggested covering ‘Smokin’ in the Boys Room,'” Neil revealed in his 2010 book Tattoos & Tequila. “Everybody knows that...

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