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• Q. What was David Bowie’s song “Heroes” really about?
  A. “Heroes” is about two lovers meeting by the Berlin Wall, stealing moments together despite the division and danger around them. Bowie wrote it in 1977 while recording at Hansa… Read more: Q. What was David Bowie’s song “Heroes” really about?
• Q. Who was Martin Hannett and what were his greatest contributions to music?
  A. Martin Hannett was a British record producer and engineer, active mainly from the late 1970s through the 1980s. He’s best known for his work with Factory Records in Manchester… Read more: Q. Who was Martin Hannett and what were his greatest contributions to music?
• Q. Which group is considered more important – The Beatles or The Rolling Stones?
  Both are foundational, but The Beatles are generally considered more important in terms of sheer influence on popular music. The Beatles: Redefined what a rock band could do in the… Read more: Q. Which group is considered more important – The Beatles or The Rolling Stones?