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Feb 2025
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This Moment in Music History for 02-27-2...

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On February 27th, 1967, a groundbreaking album was released that would forever change the landscape of rock music: "The Velvet Underground & Nico" by The Velvet Underground. Produced by the legendary Andy Warhol, this debut album was a daring exploration of taboo subjects such as drug use, sadomasochism, and sexual deviancy, all set to an experimental sound ... Show More
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