Musicians Who Work Totally Normal Jobs Today
How weird would it be to walk into a law firm or be watching CNN or meet your house renovator and realize the person is a former superstar musician?
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Stories By Rob Smith
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The Tragic, Real-Life Story Of Johnny Cash
He might have been a walking contradiction, but his life was one of breathtaking highs and unfathomable lows. This is the tragic story of Johnny Cash.
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David Bowie's Tragic Real-Life Story
David Bowie​ was an icon in music. But he was a complex and complicated man, having grown up under the shadow of mental illness and a tough home life.
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Lynyrd Skynyrd's Tragic Real-Life Story
Legendary Southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd have persevered through more tragedy than many groups. Here's the tragic, real-life story of Lynyrd Skynyrd.
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Pantera's Tragic Real-Life Story
Pantera originated groove metal. Guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott, bassist Rex Brown, and singer Phil Anselmo provided a soundtrack for the disaffected, and a loud one at that. This is the tragic real-life story of Pantera, one of metal's greatest bands.
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The Sex Pistols' Tragic Real-Life Story
Into the wildness of the '70s scene stepped the Sex Pistols. But all was not well with the band. This is the tragedy of the Sex Pistols.
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The Real Reason Gavin Rossdale Isn't Heard From Anymore
Gavin Rossdale is the lead singer and main focal point of the rock band Bush, who sailed on the wave of the grunge era in the '90s. But where'd he go?
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Why Guns N' Roses Won't Release A New Album
Guns N' Roses' reunion tour has been successful, which raises the question: Will the classic trio be making any new music together?
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The Real Reason Led Zeppelin Won't Reunite Ever Again
Five decades ago, Led Zeppelin released their first collection of heavy blues, but after 12 years and eight studio albums, they quit.
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Terrible Albums That Have Only One Great Song
Every music act has released at least one terrible album. But these terrible albums had one good song.
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