The story behind David Bowie and John Lennon song 'Fame'
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The story behind David Bowie and John Lennon song 'Fame'
We're using our weekly feature The Story Behind The Song to look back at David Bowie and John Lennon's iconic 1975 hit 'Fame', a jab at the music industry
Jul 18, 2021
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📺 The 2025 Rock & Roll of Fame Induction Ceremony is now streaming on Disney Toni Cornell sang a beautiful rendition of “Fell on Black Days” to honor her late father, Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell. #RockHall2025 | Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
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📺 The 2025 Rock & Roll of Fame Induction Ceremony is now streaming on Disney “My shoulders are broad enough to have the women who come after me stand on mine.” — Cyndi Lauper accepts her 2025 Rock Hall Induction and gives thanks to all the women who came before her. #RockHall2025 | Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
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