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The year 1974 proved to be a pretty massive time in rock and pop music history in general. But May of that year deserves special acclaim for all the classic albums that emerged in that month. For whatever reason, the collective creative juices of the music world were truly flowing at that time. The following are five killer albums released in May 1974. Read on and prepare to be amazed at the musical greatness of 50 years ago this month.

The New York Dolls didn't just play rock and roll. They swung, achieving a groove that set them apart from other rockers at the time and since.

Too Much Too Soon: China, the U.S., and Autonomy in Nuclear Command and Control Lawfare, Ashley Deeks, Monday, December 4, 2023, China won’t yet commit to keep autonomy out of its nuclear command and control. It will take a lot more talking to get there. News reports leading up to the meeting between President Joe…

UCR counts down every Bon Jovi song, from worst to best.

UCR counts down every Bon Jovi song, from worst to best.

On April 23, 1976, the Ramones introduced the world to punk rock music.

On April 23, 1976, the Ramones introduced the world to punk rock music.

Theres already a long list of artists in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame whove been influenced by New York Dolls. So isnt it time these pioneers joined them? Formed in New York City in 1971, the band released just two albums – a self-titled record in 1973 and a follow-up, Too Much Too Soon, a year later – before breaking up in 1976 with its five members pursuing careers in new bands and as solo artists. Neither album managed to break the Top 100, but the Dolls groundwork (like fellow New Y...

Sylvain Sylvain of the Proto-Punk New York Dolls Dies at 69 He was a core member of a group that had limited commercial success in the early 1970s and didn’t last long but proved hugely influential. The New York Dolls — Jerry Nolan on drums; Sylvain Sylvain, center; Arthur Kane, at back; and Johnny Thunders, right — performing in 1974 with the Stillettos (from far left, Elda Gentile, Debbie Harry and Amanda Jones). Not pictured is the Dolls’ lead singer, David Johansen.Credit...Bob Grue...

Sylvain Sylvain Dies at 69 New York Dolls guitarist and co-founder died Jan. 13 from cancer Tweet Sylvain Sylvain (left) and Cheetah Chrome, as BatusisPhoto: Sandy Carson Sylvain Sylvain, co-founder and guitarist of profoundly influential proto-punks New York Dolls, died Wednesday in Nashville at age 69. His wife Wanda O’Kelley Mizrahi confirmed his death from cancer to Born Sylvain Mizrahi in Cairo, Egypt, in 1951, he emigrated to France with his family and then to t...