How Def Leppard Ended Up With An Album Cover That Was Offered To Pink Floyd
It's the album covers for the rock band Pink Floyd that Hipgnosis is arguably most well-known for. Of course, not every idea presented to the band was a winner.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Emily Dickinson
Emily Dickinson is one of the most famous American poets, but you might not know that her poetry stems from a life filled with sadness and loss. T
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Janet Jackson
Independently from her famous family, Janet Jackson is a household name and has endured her own hardships. This is the tragic real-life story of Janet Jackson.
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The Surprising Connection Between Wilson Phillips And The Beach Boys
The story of the '90s pop trio Wilson Phillips all began on a basketball court in 1968. The girls met in childhood long before their chart success.
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Tony Bennett's First Singing Job May Surprise You
Tony Bennett is one of the most famous singers in the U.S., with one of the most storied careers, but how did he get his start? This was his first singing job.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Omar Sharif
Few movie actors had a star shine as brightly as Omar Sharif's in the 1960s -- "Lawrence of Arabia," "Dr. Zhivago." What became of the Egyptian-born performer?
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Who Is Leonard Cohen's Chelsea Hotel No. 2 Really About?
Leonard Cohen's song, "Chelsea Hotel No. 2," was actually about Janis Joplin and a sexual encounter they had in New York City's Chelsea Hotel.
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How Accurate Is The Movie Cool Runnings?
The Disney film "Cool Runnings" is based on the true story of the Jamaican bobsled team going to the 1988 Olympics, by how accurate is it?
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The Story Behind The Curse Of The Arizona Cardinals
The curse of the Arizona Cardinals dates back to the NFL's earliest days in the mid-1920s, back when they were based in Chicago.
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The Most Controversial Super Bowl Game Ever
With so much build-up, Super Bowl games can often be anti-climactic. But, there is one game that still remains the most controversial Super Bowl ever.
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This Is How The Jamaican Bobsled Team Trains For The Olympics
The Jamaican bobsled team rose to international popularity in the 1988 Winter Olympics, and from the film "Cool Runnings," but how do they actually train?
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Why Axl Rose Once Got Into A Fist Fight With David Bowie
David Bowie and Axl Rose are two of the world's most famous musicians, but they actually once got into a fist fight. Here's what went down between them.
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The First Super Bowl Had A Jetpack. Here's What You Need To Know
The first Super Bowl was in 1967 when space exploration was all the rage. The halftime show even had a jetpack. Here's what you need to know.
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This Was The Name Of Debbie Harry's First Band
Debbie Harry is a famous singer who rose to fame in the late '70s as the frontwoman of the iconic band, Blondie. She became a recognizable figure of the era.
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This Blondie Song Almost Went To Stevie Nicks
Blondie's Debby Harry wrote the lyrics to "Call Me," which was the theme song for the movie "American Gigolo."
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The Truth About The Time Pink Floyd Was Sued By Students
Pink Floyd's 1979 hit song "Another Brick in the Wall Pt. 2" featured the vocals of teens who weren't paid royalties for their participation.
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The Tragic Real-Life Details Of Wes Scantlin
But in addition to facing criticism for co-opting the sound of Nirvana, the band also found themselves growingly increasingly defined by singer Wes Scantlin.
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Why David Lee Roth Almost Didn't End Up In Van Halen
While the name "Van Halen" is universally known, there was a time when things were very different for arguably one of the greatest rock bands of all time.
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The Real Reason Snoop Dogg Stopped Rapping About Death
Snoop Dog used to rap about murder and death, but decided to stop glamorizing those subjects after beating a murder rap himself. Here's what happened.
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Who Is The Steve Perry Song Oh Sherrie Really About?
Steve Perry became famous for being the frontman for the rock group Journey. "Oh Sherrie" was one of the first singles off Perry's 1984 debut solo album.
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This Is Pink Floyd's Only Song To Top The Billboard Hot 100
Lots of actors work for decades without winning an Academy Award. Lots of bands sell lots of records without a lot of Top 100 airplay -- Pink Floyd among them.
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This Is Jon Bon Jovi's Real Name
Jon Bon Jovi might sound like a pretty believable name for a rock star, but it's actually not the famous artist's real name. This is Jon Bon Jovi's real name.
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Whatever Happened To Hugh Scully From Antiques Roadshow?
Hugh Scully rose to fame on the popular British show "Antiques Roadshow." He and his wife Barbara also created their own company, Fine Art Productions.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Walt Disney's Brother
Walt's older brother, Roy O. Disney, used his financial acumen to put a small animation studio on the path to becoming a massive media conglomerate.
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Blondie Went By This Before Settling On Their Final Name
The band Blondie didn't start out using that moniker. This is what they went by before settling on their final name.
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Famous Celebrities Who Died In Their 40s
They say life begins at 40, but sadly, for other celebrities, life ends at 40. Or at least, in their 40s. These celebrities all tragically died in their 40s.
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The Time Black Sabbath Was Cursed By Satanists
With rugged and ominous-looking band members, Black Sabbath released their self-titled album in 1970 and listeners were shaken by the demonic mystique.
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