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In 1969, CREEM was born in Detroit as a raw, unfiltered, unapologetic music rag. Now we’re back to reclaim our mantle as America’s only rock ‘n’ roll magazine.

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The CREEM Archive

CREEMAINS

Because we like ourselves a little too much, every now and again, we revisit pieces from the CREEM archive.

Jaan and KISS

The KISS-OFF

My initiation into KISS world had nothing to do with the music. As if it ever did.

Hot Chocolate

Van Morrison Made My Favorite Music. I Hate Him.

What if Van Morrison dropped dead following 'Astral Weeks'? Let’s investigate,

Lynyrd Skynyrd

If I Leave HEre Tomorrow

Jaan Uhelszki reflects on her fateful 1976 interview with Lynyrd Skynyrd.

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