20 Of The Most Sampled Songs Of All Time
The rise of rap in the early '80s coincided with a new piece of hardware: the sampler. Here is the musical motherlode - the most sampled songs of all time.
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Musicians Who Died Of Liver Failure
The death of Smash Mouth's Steve Harwell has shone a spotlight on a condition that has claimed the lives of more than a few musicians: liver failure. -
What Being A Groupie In The 1970s Was Really Like
There are countless pictures of groupies who hung out with all the big bands of the 1970s, but the term "groupie" means different things to different people. -
Crime Junkie Co-Host Brit Prawat Names Her Favorite True Crime Shows - Exclusive
Naturally, Crime Junkie co-host Brit Prawat loves crime-related TV shows - and she told us which true crime and scripted crime series are her favorites. -
The FBI Records On The Song Louie, Louie Explained
After the Kingsmen's "Louie Louie" hit the airwaves in 1963, the FBI got involved and began an investigation that lasted over two years. Here's the story. -
The Distressing 1971 Death Of Francis Bacon's Lover
Irish artist Francis Bacon was known for his compelling imagery often portraying the human form. Some of that was inspired by his lover, who died in 1971. -
How Real Is Ghost Adventures?
In "Ghost Adventures," a team of enthusiasts heads to supposedly haunted locations to track paranormal activity. So how real is what you're seeing? -
Spider-Man: What Happened To Every Pre-1990s Actor?
Before Spider-Man became Hollywood's web-slinging darling in the '90s, actors had been portraying him for decades. Some went on to further fame, but not all. -
The Most Startling Musician Fashion Moments In History
Musicians and fashion have always been entwined, and performers are often at the edge of fashion boundaries. But sometimes, they really turn up the shock dial. -
How T.S. Eliot Finally Quit His Day Job To Become A Famous Poet
T.S. Eliot won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1948 for his contribution to poetry. Here's how he finally quit his day job to become a famous poet. -
The Tragic, Untold Truth Of Smash Mouth
Smash Mouth broke out with "Walkin' on the Sun," before immortalizing themselves with "All Star." Their journey was not always easy, and is full of surprises. -
Inside Gary Wright's Friendship With Beatle George Harrison
American musician Gary Wright of "Dream Weaver" fame had an interesting friendship with Beatle George Harrison. Here's the story of how it all started. -
A Look At Dave Grohl And Paul McCartney's Epic Friendship
Dave Grohl and Paul McCartney have become really good friends over the years. In addition to their friendship, the two have performed and recorded together. -
The Crime Junkie Case That Haunts Brit Prawat To This Day - Exclusive
"Crime Junkie" co-host Brit Prawat shared the case that has stuck with her - and even haunted her before she and her co-host discussed it on their podcast. -
The Tragic 2001 Death Of Steve Harwell's Son
Steve Harwell, the front man for Smash Mouth, was at the pinnacle of success in his career when his infant son suddenly and tragically died in 2001. -
The History Behind Smash Mouth's All Star
Some might have a disdain for all things '90s, but "All Star" has been the kind of perpetual hit for Smash Mouth that many bands would truly envy. -
The Dark Inspiration Behind Smash Mouth's Walkin' On The Sun
Before Smash Mouth's "All Star," there was another song you might know - "Walkin' on the Sun," inspired by one of the darkest times in American history. -
Smash Mouth Lead Singer, Steve Harwell, Tragically Dead At 56
Steve Harwell, lead singer of pop-punk outfit Smash Mouth, sadly died on September 4, 2023. He was 56. -
The Inspiration Behind Bob Marley's Three Little Birds Isn't Totally Clear
"Three Little Birds" is among reggae legend Bob Marley's most beloved songs. The inspiration behind it, though, is still up for debate. Here's why. -
Children's Entertainers Arrested For Serious Crimes
Throughout the years, various children's entertainers have been arrested for pretty serious crimes. Here are a few of the most infamous incidents. -
How Freddie Mercury Really Felt About John Lennon
Both musicians were larger than life stars from England, yet they never crossed paths. Still, Freddie Mercury had strong opinions about John Lennon. -
The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Bettie Page
Bettie Page was one of the most popular pin-ups in the 1950s, but controversy forced her into obscurity. From start to finish, her life was full of tragedy. -
Lauren Bacall's Famous Romances
Lauren Bacall had a few famous romances over the course of her life and career in the Golden Age of Hollywood. Here are the three biggest ones. -
Deadliest Catch: Whatever Happened To Elliott Neese?
Elliott Neese was last seen on Season 11 of Discovery Channel's "Deadliest Catch," when he chose to leave the show. So what happened to him? -
How Jimmy Buffett Survived His 1994 Plane Crash
Singer-songwriter, author, businessman, and avid airplane pilot Jimmy Buffett got into a serious plane crash in 1994. Here's how he survived. -
The Crustacean Species That's Named After Jimmy Buffett
Jimmy Buffett was known for his fanbase of Parrot Heads and association with the tropical lifestyle - but a crustacean species was also named after him in 2023. -
Why Jimmy Buffett Fans Are Called Parrot Heads
Some fans have nicknames, and legendary singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett's are called Parrot Heads. So where did the name come from? Here's the story.
