Emily Mack
![How Mashed Potatoes Led to Jimi Hendrix’s ‘The Wind Cries Mary’](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2022/05/attachment-Wind-Cries-Mary-collage.jpg?w=980&q=75)
How Mashed Potatoes Led to Jimi Hendrix’s ‘The Wind Cries Mary’
Inspiration for the classic song came from an unlikely place.
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35 Years Ago: ‘Nightmare 3′ Reveals Freddy Krueger’s Backstory
There was still more to be learned about the charred dream demon with a killer glove.
![30 Years Ago: Nirvana Follow Up ‘Nevermind’ With an Overlooked EP](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2022/01/attachment-nirvana_hormoaning.jpg?w=980&q=75)
30 Years Ago: Nirvana Follow Up ‘Nevermind’ With an Overlooked EP
Covers-heavy 'Hormoaning' has been released in only extremely limited runs.
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50 Years Ago: Clint Eastwood Flouts the Law in ‘Dirty Harry’
Released on Dec. 23, 1971, movie defined a moment — for better or worse.
![45 Years Ago: Chevy Chase Leaves ‘SNL’ but Not for Good](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2021/10/attachment-GettyImages-138429931.jpg?w=980&q=75)
45 Years Ago: Chevy Chase Leaves ‘SNL’ but Not for Good
Original cast member and 'Weekend Update' host left during show's second season.
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Two Big Thumbs Up: The Best Siskel and Ebert Moments
Delivering critique as entertainment, the film critics' eponymous show was amusing, informative — and groundbreaking.
![50 Years Ago: Sonny and Cher Take Their Shtick to Television](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2021/08/attachment-Sonny-and-Cher.jpg?w=980&q=75)
50 Years Ago: Sonny and Cher Take Their Shtick to Television
The couple's variety show was briefly one of the early '70s' most popular series.