Questlove Digs Into 50 years Of 'SNL' Musical Hits (And Misses)
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The SNL Effect on Musical Icons
This chapter explores how 'Saturday Night Live' significantly influenced American music culture by promoting early hip hop artists and iconic musicians before their mainstream breakthrough. It also highlights Deborah Harry's role in amplifying lesser-known cultures and teases Amir Queslav Thompson's film on SNL's musical legacy.
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