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LEFT: RITA COOLIDGE perfomed a free outdoor evening performance at a park for the Los Gatos concert series, Aug 16, 2006. RIGHT: OAKLAND - Bob Dylan performs at the Oakland Coliseum Arena on November 13, 1978 in Oakland, California.

Rita Coolidge on how Bob Dylan’s quirky habit confused everyone during the making of his worldwide hit "Knockin' on Heaven's Door"

By Christopher Scapelliti last updated

The singer saw Dylan's unusual ways up close while working with him on the 1973 film 'Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid'

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Pictured from left are singers Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson. 1978

Kris Kristofferson on what really happened when he landed a helicopter in Johnny Cash’s yard to get his demo tape heard 

By Christopher Scapelliti last updated

The late singer-songwriter’s stunt would ultimately earn him the opportunity to quit his job and become a full-time musician

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Kris Kristofferson (left) and Johnny Cash perform a duet on "The Johnny Cash Show," September 15, 1976.

Kris Kristofferson, who died on Saturday, tells how Johnny Cash gave him a break when he was a janitor

By Christopher Scapelliti published

Kristofferson, who died Saturday, recalled Cash’s generosity as an example of how he “always stood up for the underdog”

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