The Accident That Invented Distortion: How a Broken Amp Created Rock and Roll

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The Accident That Invented Distortion: How a Broken Amp Created Rock and Roll

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In 1951, a guitar amplifier with a torn speaker cone accidentally created the sound that would define rock music. We'll trace how this "fuzzy" mistake went from being covered up with tape to becoming the most sought-after sound in music history, launching everything from garage rock to heavy metal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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