Some see elected political office as a solemn responsibility, an opportunity to contribute to the common good; sadly, sometimes it also comes with risks.
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People today will readily identify Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart as the Eurythmics, but as with many successful musicians, there were other collaborations.
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Chester Bennington was the frontman of band Linkin Park, who enjoyed success as one of the popular bands in the nu-metal scene.
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"Jelly Roll" Morton may or may not have "invented" jazz, as he claimed, but he was undeniably one of the great jazz innovators in American music history.
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Elizabeth Cotten was a songwriter and a self-taught instrumentalist. She is among the 2022 inductees to the Rock Hall of Fame -- an honor long overdue.
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If you've ever wondered whatever happened to that hideous bust of Lionel Richie from the Hello music video, wonder no more.
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Here's the story of Pro Football Hall of Famer Dick "Night Train" Lane and his road to NFL stardom, which started when he was abandoned as an infant.
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For many, the name Lynyrd Skynyrd instantly conjures up the day in 1977 when three band members died in a plane crash in the woods of Mississippi.
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Paul McCartney's Grandson, Arthur, looks just like the famous musician, especially from his early Beatle Days.
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Leslie Jordan made his show business mark in television, with memorable work on "Will & Grace" and "Boston Legal." He also had a gospel music passion project.
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Tom Petty's on-set encounter with Elvis when Petty was just 10 years old set the stage for the classic rocker's legendary career.
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Before Jimmy Page was an icon, he was a sessions player. But one single session changed his musical career forever.
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What would one day become the BMF was founded in the 1980s in Detroit by two brothers, Demetrius "Big Meech" and Terry "Southwest T" Flenory.
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Sure, houseflies are annoying, and can in fact be a genuine health hazard. But their buzzing sounds the way it does, consistently, for good reason.
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Some Halloween songs feature minor keys or use tritones to spook listeners. But what inspired them? Here's the story behind several popular Halloween songs.
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It's often a joyous result when outstanding artists from different disciplines cooperate to creation a unique piece of popular entertainment -- maybe history.
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Ozzy Osbourne has worked with countless musicians who have all helped to shape his music and legacy. Here's what they have said about him.
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In a pair of 1991 interviews, Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain shared some interesting thoughts on rap and hip-hop music.
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Beneath the meat dress, sequins, and stardom of Lady Gaga is a real woman with very real struggles. Here's the tragic real-life story of Stefani Germanotta.
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Snoop Dogg went from gansta rapper to beloved icon even though he's had several brushes with the law. Here's what we know about his arrest record.
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The Rolling Stones' first manager said he succumbed to the stereotypical rock 'n' roll lifestyle, so leaving the band was potentially a life-saving decision.
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Pop band Blondie rose to fame in the late 1970s. This is the story of the only time they ever cancelled a concert during their 50-year career.
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Late Velvet Underground frontman Lou Reed didn't hold back when roasting these classic rock icons in a pair of interviews.
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Country music legend Loretta Lynn penned one of her most famous songs in about 10 minutes after uttering the title in response to a fan who shared her story.
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Sometimes, though not always, an affinity for artistic expression runs in the family, and that seems to have been the case for Loretta Lynn.
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When Bob Dylan converted to Christianity, he began to believe that the band KISS were destined for Hell due to the nature of their music.
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