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What Sounded as the World Watched the World Cups of 1970, 1986 and 1994

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When Pelé picked up the World Cup in Mexico, the music went through a year of contrasts. In 1970 the world lost two of its most influential artists: Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin. At the same time, there were changes that would transform rock forever. That year also marked the separation of The Beatles, as the heavy metal began to take shape with the early works of Black Sabbath, a band that would end up defining the sound of an entire genre.
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When Pelé picked up the World Cup in Mexico, the music went through a year of contrasts. In 1970 the world lost two of its most influential artists: Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin. At the same time, there were changes that would transform rock forever. That year also marked the separation of The Beatles, as the heavy metal began to take shape with the early works of Black Sabbath, a band that would end up defining the sound of an entire genre.

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