Prince Secretly Bought The House From This Movie
Prince's careful curation of his artistic life wasn't limited to his music; he secretly bought the house whose exterior appeared in his 1984 film 'Purple Rain.'
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Why Marky Ramone Got Kicked Out Of The Ramones
Marky Ramone was the longest-tenured drummer of the Ramones despite temporarily being fired. Here's the reason why he was kicked out of the band.
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How A Misheard Bush Lyric Led To A One-Hit Wonder
The song Glycerine, which was a major rock hit for Bush in the 1990s, inspired an actual one-hit wonder in a rather unlikely -- and unusual -- way.
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The Tragic Death Of Rust Epique From Crazy Town
Unfortunately for Crazy Town, after their debut platinum-selling album "The Gift Of Game," things went downhill. Additional success eluded them within a year.
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Fans Think This '80s Band Should Have Retired A Long Time Ago
Several popular '80s bands are still together today, but many fans think these groups should have stopped making music ages ago.
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Quincy Jones' Bold Claim About Elvis Presley Has People Talking
Elvis, like everyone else, was far from perfect, and his character flaws, including a short temper, are as much a part of the man's narrative as his music.
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Jethro Tull Skipped Out On Playing At Woodstock. Here's Why
In 1969, Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull did one of the most un-rock and roll things of his career: he turned down a chance to play at Woodstock. Here's why.
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Why Led Zeppelin Turned Down Playing At Woodstock
Led Zeppelin was one of the biggest bands of the 1960s, but they didn't play at the decade's biggest concert. Here's why.
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This Is How Punk Became Connected With Ska Music
British punk musicians were aware of ska thanks to immigrants from the Caribbean who brought recordings with them to England, which had ruled Jamaica.
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The Real Reason Joni Mitchell Passed On Woodstock
Joni Mitchell's "Woodstock," is a tribute to the 1969 event; however, despite the evocative descriptions of the festival, Mitchell didn't actually attend!
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This Is The Net Worth Of Zoltan Bathory
Guitarist Zoltan Bathory went from the failed communist state of Soviet Hungary to shredding for one of the best metal bands of the modern age.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of The Real Voice Of Milli Vanilli, John Davis
John Davis, who helped voice late '80s-early '90s pop sensation Milli Vanilli's album "Girl You Know it's True," died on May 24 from COVID-19. He was 66.
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The Least Popular Member Of Aerosmith Might Surprise You
The rock band Aerosmith has been a staple group in music since the '70s, producing classic hit songs like "Crazy" and "Janie's Got a Gun."
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The Musical Abilities Of Perfect Pitch And Relative Pitch Explained
There is a difference between perfect pitch and relative pitch, and they meet at the intersection of musical talent and labor.
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The Tragic Death Of The Yardbirds' Keith Relf
Keith Relf was the frontman of the British rock band the Yardbirds until their 1968 disbandment. Here's a closer look at his tragic death.
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Details You Didn't Know About Charles Wright
You might know him by one of his many gimmicks: Papa Shango, The Godfather, Kama, The Goodfather ... the list of Charles Wright's characters goes on and on.
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Joe Perry's Net Worth May Surprise You
Despite his years of success as the lead guitarist of Aerosmith, Joe Perry's net worth still might surprise you.
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The Career Grant Imahara Almost Chose Instead Of Engineering
Although it was evident that Grant Imahara was born for tinkering, not a lot of people know that he almost veered away from engineering.
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Here's How Much The Ultimate Warrior Was Worth When He Died
James Brian Hellwig, better known by his ring name The Ultimate Warrior, was a famous wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer who got his start as a bodybuilder.
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A Look At Cher And Gregg Allman's Relationship
Cher and Gregg Allman made an unlikely pair — she was a pop icon while he was a southern rock superstar — though the relationship was one of her most important.
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The Untold Truth Of Al Green
Throughout the 1970s, soul singer Al Green dropped many top hits that were sensual or heartbreaking, and often both at the same time.
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What Happened To Chris Karloff After Kasabian?
Second albums are notoriously difficult, but Kasabian's 2006 release was a confident one. Unfortunately, Chris Karloff wasn't there for that chapter.
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The Untold Truth Of Billy Preston
Billy Preston, best known for his phenomenal keyboard skills, will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in October, as part of the 2021 cohort.
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The Wild Costumes Peter Gabriel Wore With Genesis
Perched between the Summer of Love and the stern but stylish materialism of the '80s, the 1970s gave us Genesis — and the bizarre costumes of Peter Gabriel.
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The Tragic Death Of The Ultimate Warrior
James Brian Hellwig spent the better part of a decade thrilling audiences as The Ultimate Warrior and similar names throughout his pro wrestling career.
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The Real Reason Mick Foley Retired From The WWE
If the testimony of three-time WWE world champion Mick Foley is anything to go by, professional wrestlers dread the end of their careers greater than most.
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Details You Never Knew About Mick Foley
During his heyday, Mick Foley was one of the unlikeliest top-tier stars in professional wrestling. Here are some facts about Foley that you may not be aware of.
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