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Joan Baez Blasts Billionaire "Incompetents" for Ruining US Democracy: "Our System is Combusting"

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Folk music legend Joan Baez Has shared an eye-opening message regarding the present condition of U.S. politics and those who presently lead the nation. The trailblazing singer and civil rights advocate, portrayed by Monica Barbaro in the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown ,, making these remarks during an appearance on the inaugural episode of Netflix’s Everyone's Life with John Mulaney . The 84-year-old made her first appearance during the second season premiere of the talk show alongside Michael Keaton, Fred Armisen, Jessica Roy, and music from Cypress Hill. When she began speaking, Baez mentioned needing to "provide some background" as to why she was present. "You mentioned I can express whatever I like out here," Baez told Mulaney. "The idea is for us all to let loose and enjoy ourselves, even when we acknowledge that our democracy is literally burning down... We're essentially under the control of some extremely inept ...

From humble beginnings to glory: The untold story behind Becoming Led Zeppelin

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In August 1968, within a cramped space below London's Gerrard Street, Jimmy Page is practicing with his new band. This 24-year-old session guitarist has contributed anonymously to landmark tracks by The Who , The Rolling Stones And after leaving his well-paying job at the Muzak Corporation in 1966 to join Them with Van Morrison, Page watched as that band quickly fell apart. However, his decision proved wise. Shortly thereafter, he assembled a revamped version of The Yardbirds, which would soon drop their previous moniker for "Led Zeppelin." Led Zeppelin ") alongside fellow session musician John Paul Jones and two unnamed individuals from the Black Country, Robert Plant and John Bonham. Down in that Gerrard Street basement, they dive headfirst into Cincinnati bluesman Tiny Bradshaw’s "Train Kept A-Rollin'," and things are irrevocably changed. Just weeks following their initial jam session, they embark on a Scandinavian tour; come Christma...