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 Pere Ubu is a self-described "avant-garage" musical group formed in Cleveland, Ohio in 1975 by David Thomas.  The band's style of music draws influence from rock, post-punk, musique concrète and performance art.  While David Thomas has been the only constant member, the band has remained active since forming, with a hiatus between 1982 - 1987.

The cover for the 7" single release of the song "Not Happy" contains the image of the cockatoo parrot depicted on the button. 

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"Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution" is a song by AC/DC and was released on the album Back in Black in 1980. The song made it to the number 15 spot in the United Kingdom singles charts.

AC/DC is an Australian rock band popular during the 1970s and 1980s. Well known for their songs "Back in Black" and "Highway to Hell," the band is considered one of the best-selling music artists of all time and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003.

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Rush is a Canadian rock group consisting of Geddy Lee on bass, vocals, and keyboards; Alex Lifeson on guitar and vocals; and Neil Peart on drums and percussion instruments. The group was formed in 1968 but did not end up with the current lineup until 1974. Rush are best known for the complexity of their compositions and their lyrics, which draw heavily on science fiction and philosophy. Their musical style has evolved from blues-inspired hard rock, progressive rock, synth rock, and a return to hard rock. They have been nominated for seven Grammy Awards and have been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 

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"Their Satanic Majesties Request", released in 1967, is The Rolling Stones’ sixth album in Great Britain (and their eighth album in the United States due to music industry practice during the 1960s of reconfiguring and altering albums for U.S. audiences).  The album marks a departure from band’s characteristic sound rooted in rock and blues music, with the band employing the psychedelic style that was popular at the time.  The album experimented with unconventional instruments, sound effects and African rhythms.

While the album sold well, and was certified gold shortly after its release, it received mixed reviews from the music press.  Many critics felt that it was derivative of other psychedelic music at the time, specifically The Beatles album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" that was released earlier that year.  In spite of that, the album has been reviewed more favorably in subsequent years. 

The cover art of initial pressings of "Their Satanic Majesties Request" was noteworthy for having a lenticular image, showing the band members turning their heads when viewed at a particular angle.  The cover is also known for incorporating the faces of The Beatles into the foreground design.

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Tony Bennett is an Italian-American singer of the standards and jazz. He is known for his smooth, crooner voice. Bennett has sold over 50 million records around the world, has won 19 Grammy Awards, and has one 2 Emmy Awards. As of 2017, the 90 year old singer is still recording new music and performing.

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Wings, led by former Beatle Paul McCartney, released their seventh and final album Back to the Egg in 1979. The two sides of the LP had egg-related titles, "Sunny Side Up" and "Over Easy." The album launch party at Abbey Road Studios was also egg-themed, where black curtains lined the walls and yellow parasols on tables represented fried eggs. Back to the Egg was certified platinum in the United States, but received mostly negative reviews from critics.  

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"Elvis" is Elvis Presley's second album and was released in 1956. It features a mixtures of the blues, country, rock and roll, and roackabilly genres. The album was very successful, spending four weeks in the number one spot on the Billboard Album charts. Elvis became the first recording artist to have two albums in the number one spot within the same year.

Elvis Presley was an American singer and actor who was dubbed "The King of Rock and Roll." He is one of the most significant cultural icon, especially of the 1950s and 1960s, starring in more than thirty films and winning three Grammy Awards for his music. He is one of the best selling solo artists in history and has been inducted into 22 different music hall of fames.

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This is the center portion of the logo for the band Aerosmith. The complete logo includes feathered wings on both sides. The logo was designed by then Aerosmith guitarist Raymond Tabano. Despite Tabano being replaced in 1971, the artwork first appeared on the band’s 1974 album “Get Your Wings”. Aerosmith has been actively recording music since the 1970s and is reported as being the best-selling American rock band of all time.

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Let There Be Rock is the third album released by Australian rock band AC/DC. It was internationally released on July 25, 1977 on Atlantic Records. The album featured AC/DC classics “Let There Be Rock” and “Whole Lotta Rosie”.