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The Stream 12/16/08

Posted at 8:30 AM on December 16, 2008 by Barb Abney

Learn the stories behind the songs: The Guardian's version. Idolator's version.

A list of the best use of songs in commercials.

Dizzee Rascal's arrest inspires NME to post a collection of rock star mug shots.

Today In Music History:
1946 - Benny Andersson (Abba) was born.
1949 - Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top) was born.
1967 - The Rolling Stones announced the first signing to their label, Marianne Faithfull.
1974 - Mott The Hoople announced their split.
1983 - The Who announced their split.
1993 - Nirvana's 'Unplugged' session was aired on MTV for the first time.
2001 - Stuart Adamson (Big Country) was found dead.
2007 - Dan Fogelberg died.

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