The 1969 Car Crash That Nearly Ended Jeff Beck's Music Career
Jeff Beck had a car accident that nearly ended his career. Among other injuries, he suffered a skull fracture that was so serious he put a pause on music.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Gram Parsons
Gram Parsons was a guitarist and singer who, as a member of the Byrds and Flying Burrito Brothers, along with his solo releases, helped invent "country rock".
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The 2001 Spring Training Game That Turned Diamondbacks Pitcher Randy Johnson Into A Killer
In the name of the game, all sorts of things can go wrong in professional sports. Here is the time in 2001 when pitcher Randy Johnson turned into a killer.
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How NBA Player Clifford Ray Saved A Dolphin's Life
There are sword swallowers, and fire eaters, and similar acts -- all trained, all deliberate. But who do you call if an animal swallows something it shouldn't?
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Is This Is Spinal Tap's Nigel Tufnel Really Based On Jeff Beck?
The mockumentary "This is Spinal Tap" tells the story of a fictional band billed as England's loudest band. Is Nigel Tufnel really based on Jeff Beck?
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The Tragic Truth About Gordon Ramsay's Brother
Ronnie Ramsay, the younger brother of famous celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, has reportedly struggled with substance abuse issues for several years.
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How Many Children Does Harry Belafonte Have?
Singer and activist Harry Belafonte is a father of several children who have followed in their talented father's footsteps in their own individual ways.
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The Real Reason The Tron Trilogy Never Got Finished
Tron: Legacy should've been a huge hit. It had everything that its target demo of nerdy dudes were looking for. Then, the unthinkable happened.
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The Last Meals Of Famous Rock Stars
For rock stars that have died, many might wonder how they spent their last day(s) and what they might have eaten or drunk last. Here are 12 of their stories.
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Athletes Who Peaked Later In Life
You often hear about sports phenoms destined to be great, but there's also the other end of the spectrum - star athletes whose careers had a storied second act.
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The Red Hot Chili Peppers Finally Confront The Woodstock '99 Riot Rumor
Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers has shared his side of what happened at Woodstock '99 and the idea that the band incited the riot by playing Fire.
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Athletes With Children In Different Sports
Children of famous athletes don't always want to live in their parents' shadow. Here are some athletes with children in different sports.
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Elizabeth Taylor Hated This Nickname
Sometimes a nickname is a term of endearment, a sign of affection, even love. Sometimes the recipient is less than pleased, however -- like Elizabeth Taylor.
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The Unfulfilled Dream Of Barry White
In his 1999 autobiography, White discussed the pain of missing out on the opportunity to work with one of his icons, soul music legend Marvin Gaye.
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The Untold Truth Of Boy George
Boy George has been in the public eye for many years as the lead singer of Culture Club and a solo artist. Here is more about the life of Boy George.
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Why Lauren Bacall Once Stalked Bette Davis
Celebrities know that fans come with the territory. It's no surprise perhaps that some celebrities started out as fans themselves, aspiring to a career.
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LL Cool J Launched His Career As A 16-Year-Old Cold-Calling Def Jam
LL Cool J has been an icon in the rap music scene for decades. Here is the story of how he launched his career with Def Jam Records at just 16 years old.
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Disturbing Details About Former NFL Player Antonio Armstrong's Murder
When police arrived at the Houston residence of Antonio Armstrong Sr. on July 29, 2016, they discovered that someone had shot him and his wife Dawn.
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Five Animals That Can Keep Time With Music
Many animals vocalize and produce tones that humans would classify as music -- bird calls, for instance -- but random notes are a far cry from keeping a beat.
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Authors Who Had Tragic Deaths
When it comes to writers, it seems that they might be second only to rock stars in terms of how many authors who are famous today suffered tragic deaths.
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Why The Bear In Cocaine Bear Looks Familiar
The recent feature film "Cocaine Bear" features a bear rampaging after taking a large quantity of cocaine. Here is why the cocaine bear may look familiar.
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The Disturbing Ways Old Hollywood Actors Changed Their Appearances
Being a starlet in the Golden Age of Hollywood didn't necessarily mean that you had a natural beauty. Here are the disturbing ways stars changed their looks.
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The Parody Elton John Wrote To Poke Fun At John Lennon
"Weird Al" Yankovic has parodied some of the greatest music stars to ever live. Curiously, some other musical legends have gotten in on the act themselves.
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Why Elvis Presley Once Serenaded His Friend And Music Icon Tom Jones In The Shower
It's not unusual for a star of Tom Jones' caliber to rub some impressive shoulders and have some fantastic showbiz anecdotes to share. Here's one.
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Why Jimmy Carter Owes His Presidency To The Allman Brothers Band
Jimmy Carter, wearing a dark suit and wide tie, stood on stage amid the roar of the crowd, which looked more rock 'n' roll than most political rallies.
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Lisztomania Has 'The World's First Rock Star' To Thank For Its Name
Lisztomania has the world's 'first rock star' to thank for its name -- only rock 'n' roll wasn't invented when composer Franz Liszt was making women swoon.
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Why Blues Legend Howlin' Wolf Called His Time In The Army 'Hell'
The blues legend Howlin' Wolf called his time in the army "Hell." He said, "Jus' couldn't take all that bossin' around, I guess."
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