The outrageous and unsung characters that gave rock’s greatest songs their vital spark.
Some of the most iconic musical moments in rock’n’roll history weren’t created by those whose faces were on the record sleeves.
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Sidemen – and women – were guns for hire who dropped in filthy beats, mesmerizing solos or funky hooks that elevated tracks from boring B-sides to undeniable bangers. Earl Slick shines a light on the geniuses that made the likes of Prince, Bowie and the Stones look good.
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