There have always been and always will be auteurs in American film, if one considers the Hitchcocks and the Paul Thomas Andersons, but never in such abundance as there were in the 1970s. In both Hollywood and the world of independent ... Read >

There have always been and always will be auteurs in American film, if one considers the Hitchcocks and the Paul Thomas Andersons, but never in such abundance as there were in the 1970s. In both Hollywood and the world of independent horror films, directors in the seventies were experimenting with form and producing immensely creative work. And it was not just the talent of individual artists that made this possible, but also the context of the time. Show Less <

"Led Zeppelin are a popular British band best known for their hit 'Stairway to Heaven' as well as for co-creating the music genre of heavy metal. Since their nine albums were recorded between 1968 and 1979, Led Zeppelin has been one of ... Read >

"Led Zeppelin are a popular British band best known for their hit 'Stairway to Heaven' as well as for co-creating the music genre of heavy metal. Since their nine albums were recorded between 1968 and 1979, Led Zeppelin has been one of the most popular bands of all time, having sold more than 300 million records and millions of concert tickets worldwide. Show Less <

Motown studios' tight-knit group of session musicians, known as "The Funk Brothers" played on more number-one records than The Beatles, Elvis, The Rolling Stones, and The Beach Boys combined. The Motown Sound doubled rhythm sections and ... Read >

Motown studios' tight-knit group of session musicians, known as "The Funk Brothers" played on more number-one records than The Beatles, Elvis, The Rolling Stones, and The Beach Boys combined. The Motown Sound doubled rhythm sections and had the best band ever. Show Less <

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