{"id":14783,"date":"2015-07-27T21:36:54","date_gmt":"2015-07-28T04:36:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/?p=14783"},"modified":"2015-07-30T18:32:31","modified_gmt":"2015-07-31T01:32:31","slug":"fifth-anniversary-issue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/2015\/07\/fifth-anniversary-issue\/","title":{"rendered":"Fifth Anniversary Issue"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14797\" src=\"https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5th-current-issue1.png\" alt=\"5th-current-issue1\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5th-current-issue1.png 660w, https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5th-current-issue1-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h1>A look back at five years of amazing artists, stunning photographs and unforgettable stories<\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/2015\/07\/5th-anniversary\/\">\u00a0CONTINUED READING &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>THE EDITOR<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Five years ago, the nation was engulfed in a devastating recession, the music industry was embroiled in turbulent transformation, and print media was devolving at an alarming rate. It was hardly the ideal time to launch a music publication. But we did just that with resolve, passion and no small measure of gambling spirit. With this issue, we celebrate a very special milestone: our fifth anniversary.<\/p>\n<p>Our editorial team combed tirelessly through nearly a thousand features and profiles, pulling together the biggest stars, most compelling stories and eye-catching photos of the past five years. Selecting favorites was no easy task, and this issue spotlights music\u2019s best\u2014from Buddy Guy to Adele, Merle Haggard to Taylor Swift, Ozzy Osbourne to Jack White, Tom Petty to Wiz Khalifa, Branford Marsalis to Gregg Allman, and so many more. We also highlight insightful special features that tackled topics like the limitations of studio technology, the joyful rebirth of vinyl records, and the misery behind the making of some of rock\u2019s iconic albums.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile we showcase the stunning work of a wide range of master lensmen, including our very own contributing photographers Norman Seeff and Henry Diltz, who\u2019ve captured the souls of music\u2019s finest.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re honored that you\u2019ve joined us for this very special anniversary, and offer this commemorative edition as a thank-you for making\u00a0<em>M Music &amp; Musicians\u00a0<\/em>so successful. We raise a glass to the terrific five years behind us\u2014and the next five ahead!<\/p>\n<p>Rick Taylor, Editor<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Selected Features From This Issue:<\/h3>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14784\" src=\"https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5th-sample01.png\" alt=\"5th-sample01\" width=\"660\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5th-sample01.png 660w, https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5th-sample01-300x196.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14785\" src=\"https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5th-sample02.png\" alt=\"5th-sample02\" width=\"660\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5th-sample02.png 660w, https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5th-sample02-300x196.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14786\" src=\"https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5th-sample03.png\" alt=\"5th-sample03\" width=\"660\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5th-sample03.png 660w, https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5th-sample03-300x196.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14787\" src=\"https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5th-sample04.png\" alt=\"5th-sample04\" width=\"660\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5th-sample04.png 660w, https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5th-sample04-300x196.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14788\" src=\"https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5th-sample05.png\" alt=\"5th-sample05\" width=\"660\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5th-sample05.png 660w, https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5th-sample05-300x196.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14789\" src=\"https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5th-sample06.png\" alt=\"5th-sample06\" width=\"660\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5th-sample06.png 660w, https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5th-sample06-300x196.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14790\" src=\"https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5th-sample07.png\" alt=\"5th-sample07\" width=\"660\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5th-sample07.png 660w, https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5th-sample07-300x196.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14791\" src=\"https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5th-sample08.png\" alt=\"5th-sample08\" width=\"660\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5th-sample08.png 660w, https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5th-sample08-300x196.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14792\" src=\"https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5th-sample09.png\" alt=\"5th-sample09\" width=\"660\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5th-sample09.png 660w, https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5th-sample09-300x196.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14793\" src=\"https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5th-sample10.png\" alt=\"5th-sample10\" width=\"660\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5th-sample10.png 660w, https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5th-sample10-300x196.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14794\" src=\"https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5th-sample11.png\" alt=\"5th-sample11\" width=\"660\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5th-sample11.png 660w, https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5th-sample11-300x196.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14795\" src=\"https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5th-sample12.png\" alt=\"5th-sample12\" width=\"660\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5th-sample12.png 660w, https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5th-sample12-300x196.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14796\" src=\"https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5th-sample13.png\" alt=\"5th-sample13\" width=\"660\" height=\"432\" 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