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Rock Hall of Famer releases rare solo track as theme to Steve Carell’s new show

Michael Stipe's collaboration with super-producer Andrew Watt is the theme song for HBO's 'Rooster.' ...
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Michael Stipe Struts On ‘Rooster’ Theme Song

“I Played the Fool” was co-written by Stipe and Watt and features blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and Pearl Jam touring guitarist Josh Klinghoffer. Sample the track below.

This 1979 No. 1 Yacht Rock Anthem Is Always Mistakenly Attributed to Jimmy Buffett—Here’s Why

It’s played at every beach bar on the planet, but the "King of Margaritaville" didn't actually write this tropical classic.
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How the Supremes' first flop led to 12 historic No. 1 hits in music history

The iconic group racked up 12 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 songs during their career.
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Michael Stipe Teams Up with Josh Klinghoffer, Travis Barker for Theme Song to HBO’s Rooster: Stream

Michael Stipe has teamed up with Andrew Watt, Josh Klinghoffer, and Travis Barker for the theme song to HBO's new Steve ...