The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Layne Staley
Alice In Chains frontman Layne Staley had one of the mightiest voices in rock history and was one of the greats of the Seattle grunge movement.
Read MoreAlice In Chains frontman Layne Staley had one of the mightiest voices in rock history and was one of the greats of the Seattle grunge movement.
Read MoreYou've probably heard of Aerosmith, the legendary rock band fronted by Steven Tyler. But do you know where the name comes from? Does it even mean anything?
Read MoreA lot of rock stars really did live lives of excess that almost seemed mythological. Some faced deadly consequences, while others lived to tell their stories.
Read MoreLooking back at the final year in the life of legendary Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell makes his untimely death in December 2024 all the more tragic.
Read MoreBilly Idol took the punk aesthetic into the mainstream in the 1980s with his signature sneer and blond spikes. Here's what you might not know about the singer.
Read MoreNew York Dolls singer David Johansen died on February 28, 2025 after almost a decade of illness, and he faced many tragedies throughout his life.
Read MoreSinger-songwriter Tom Petty died on October 2, 2017 at age 66 of an accidental drug overdose. It was just one week after his final performance on September 25.
Read MoreThe world learned many details about Alice in Chains frontman Layne Staley in the days, weeks, months, and even years following his 2002 death.
Read MoreYears after Ozzy Osbourne revealed his Parkinson's disease diagnosis, his wife, Sharon Osbourne, has shared a health update that's sure to upset fans.
Read MoreWolfgang Van Halen, the son of legendary rocker Eddie Van Halen, has lived quite the life, and he's experienced his fair share of tragedy.
Read MoreFrom Jimi Hendrix to Kurt Cobain, there's a long list of famous musicians who have voiced unflattering opinions about legendary rockers Led Zeppelin.
Read MoreAlice Cooper crafted the iconic image that his eponymous rock group is known for today, but in real life, he isn't quite so scary looking.
Read MoreJane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro experienced tragedy at just 15 years old when mother died. Here's the tragic story that changed his life forever.
Read MoreJoan Jett started the Blackhearts after the break-up of the all-female band the Runaways. Here's the story of how the group got started.
Read MoreDave Navarro and Perry Farrell make up half of Jane's Addiction, and like the band, the pair have had a rocky history. Here's the true story.
Read MoreThe members of Linkin Park have dealt with numerous challenges and hardships throughout their lives, both before and during their tenures with the band.
Read MoreOver her decades in the music industry, Joan Jett has amassed a legion of fans and admirers. Not everyone is enamored with the Runaways co-founder, though.
Read MoreWhen it comes to rock stars, eccentricities are par for the course. But some have hobbies, habits, and qualities that are downright strange.
Read MorePeel back the carefully crafted veneer of darkness and depravity that defines Slipknot and you get -- well, some genuine darkness and depravity.
Read MoreAerosmith's Steven Tyler has had his fair share of controversies throughout his career. Here's the one shady detail about him that everyone ignores.
Read MoreGuns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose has always been known for his hard-partying ways and many controversies. Here's what his time in jail was really like.
Read MoreGuns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose's volatile personality feeds his songs and onstage persona, and a tragic life keeps fueling Rose's appetite for controversy.
Read MoreFor almost four decades, Guns N’ Roses has played from the heart, pulling lyrics from experiences rooted in addiction and pain, poverty, and abuse.
Read MoreGuns N' Roses has existed since 1985. As one might assume from a group that has rocked for so long, there have been a few lineup changes over the years.
Read MoreSince they debuted their theatrical rock act in the 1970s, members of KISS have stoked controversy and earned some high-profile detractors in the music world.
Read MoreOver the years, Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx has made plenty of enemies in the music industry and beyond. Here are a few stars who can't stand him.
Read MoreAfter four decades of controversy and bad behavior, there's a long list of celebrities who are anything but fans of glam rockers Motley Crue.
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