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First Reviled, Now Revered: The Historic Albums Of 1969

The lineup of Santana as of May, 1969, photographed in San Francisco. From left: Michael Shrieve, Carlos Santana, Gregg Rolie, Jose 'Chepito' Areas, David Brown and Michael Carabello. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images hide caption

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First Reviled, Now Revered: The Historic Albums Of 1969

It's not easy to see that history is being made when it's happening right in front of you — just ask the critics tasked with assessing these classic, ahead-of-their-time recordings.

Kate Bush, Radiohead, Sister Rosetta Tharpe Nominated For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

Kate Bush, Radiohead and Sister Rosetta Tharpe are all first-time Rock Hall nominees. Evening Standard/Getty Images, Danny Clinch, Chris Ware/Getty Images hide caption

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Kate Bush, Radiohead, Sister Rosetta Tharpe Nominated For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced its nominees for the class of 2018, presenting one its more sonically diverse group of first-time nominees.

Best Sessions Of 2013: Wayne Kramer

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World Cafe

Best Sessions Of 2013: Wayne Kramer

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In this Sense of Place: Detroit feature, the MC5 co-founder discusses people and moments that fueled the city's music scene. He also talks about his charity Jail Guitar Doors USA, which he founded with fellow musician Billy Bragg to provide instruments for incarcerated musicians.

Wayne Kramer On World Cafe

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