Tragic Details About Deep Purple
Known for such classic songs like "Smoke on the Water" and "Woman for Tokyo," Deep Purple has been cranking out music for decades, amidst personal tragedies.
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The Last Thing Jim Morrison Ate Before He Died
Legendary Doors singer-songwriter James Douglas Morrison died on July 3, 1971, of heart failure. Here's the last thing he ate before his passing.
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What Happened To Kurt Cobain's Seattle House?
Nirvana was the biggest band in rock for a while but that ended when Kurt Cobain died by suicide at his home. Here's what happened to his Seattle house.
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Who Inherited Patsy Cline's Fortune After She Died?
Country singer Patsy Cline died in a plane crash in 1963, but her only known will was never legally executed. Here's who inherited her fortune after she died.
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Live Performances That Turned Rock Stars Into Legends
From the controversial to the sublime, here are a handful of live performances so powerful that they turned these musicians into larger-than-life legends.
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Tragic Details About MF DOOM's Death That Emerged In 2023
MF DOOM died on October 31, 2020. His wife broke the news on December 31, 2020, and we learned more about the legendary rapper's passing in 2023.
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What Eric Clapton Did Before Pursuing Music
From a very young age, Grammy-award winning guitarist Eric Clapton was known as an above-average student with a penchant for art.
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How Creed Became One Of The Most Hated Bands In Music
The decline of Creed -- and Scott Stapp in particular -- was as spectacular as the band's rise. Here's the long, strange story of Creed's fall from grace.
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What Happened To Ginger Alden, Elvis Presley's Former Fiancee?
Elvis Presley's former fiancé, Ginger Alden, stayed with him until his untimely death on August 16, 1977. Here's what she's done in the years since.
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Why Elvis Presley Never Demanded Better Projects As His Career Was Declining
Though Elvis Presley is a musical icon, his story arch ends on a sad note career-wise. Here's why he never demanded better projects as his career was declining.
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The Real Meaning Behind David Bowie's Heroes
The meaning behind David Bowie's "Heroes" was inspired by a historical place but the song itself may have helped propel the destruction of that same structure.
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How The Beatles Created Their Final New Song In 2023
The Beatles are set to release their final new song, aptly named "Now and Then," on November 2, 2023. But it wasn't easy. Here's how it happened.
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Inside Van Halen's Messy Band Breakups
Legendary rock group Van Halen has had quite the history, with many feuds fueling drama over the years. Here's the story behind the band's many breakups.
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What John Lennon's Rumored Last Meal Was
What was the last thing musician John Lennon ate before he was shot and killed on December 8, 1980? Here's what we know about his rumored last meal.
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Here's Why Blink-182 Broke Up (And Then Got Back Together)
Blink-182 is one of the biggest pop-punk bands in the genre, but they have broken up and gotten back together a couple of times over the decades. Here's why.
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The Startling Amount Of Alcohol Tommy Lee Drank Daily
The members of Motley Crüe have always been very candid about their hard-partying days, including the startling amount of alcohol Tommy Lee drank daily.
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Novelty Songs That Could Only Have Become Hits In The '80s
Novelty songs are weird almost by definition, but the 1980s produced a string of them so bizarre they couldn't have come from any other decade.
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The Tragic Childhood Of Korn's Jonathan Davis
Jonathan Davis' past might fuel his music, but the Korn frontman's accomplishments don't erase the darkness of his childhood.
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Were Tony Hawk And Kurt Cobain Friends?
Skateboarder Tony Hawk and Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain gained fame in different industries - but were they ever friends? Here's what we know.
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The Untold Truth Of Leonard Bernstein
The man who brought us "West Side Story," Leonard Bernstein, was as complex a character as his music. His life was no different, and here's the untold truth.
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The Tragic 1981 Death Of Harry Chapin
Harry Chapin wrote the classic song "Cat's in the Cradle" but died suddenly in 1981 in a tragic accident. Here's what happened to the singer-songwriter.
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The Scary Manson Family Encounter Metallica's Bass Player Had As A Child
When he was a child Metallica bass player Robert Trujillo had a scary Manson Family encounter in which he had to hide with relatives during a shootout.
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Tragic Music Festival Disasters That Are Absolutely Heartbreaking
Unfortunately, bringing tens of thousands of people together into a confined area can result in problems, and tragedy can strike at a music festival.
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Concerts That Devolved Into Chaos
All things considered, it's kind of amazing that concerts don't devolve into mayhem more often than they do. These are some concerts that devolved into chaos.
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Sad Details About Famous Film Score Composers
From deaths in their family to various illnesses or addictions, plenty of renowned film composers have dealt with their own trials and tribulations.
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How Limp Bizkit Became One Of The Most Hated Bands In Music
Limp Bizkit has drawn derision from critics and listeners almost from the moment they formed. But how did the band become so disliked in the first place?
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The Tragic Death Of Bobby DeBarge
Despite his overwhelming talent, Bobby DeBarge had a darker side that eventually made its way into the spotlight.
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