The Truth About Eddie Vedder's First Band, Bad Radio
Here's the truth about Eddie Vedder's first band, Bad Radio.
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The Real Reason Pink Floyd's Original Singer Quit The Band
Pink Floyd has been cemented as nothing short of legendary in the classic rock canon. However, casual fans of the British rock band may be surprised that its original singer, Chris Dennis, quit the band before the iconic outfit saw widespread success.
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The Abandoned Olympic Stadium In The Middle Of The Amazon Rainforest
nestled deep within Earth's greenest lungs, there lies a sports arena that the Brazilian government coughed up somewhere around $300 million to build, while taking the lives of three construction workers, and it's ... uh, empty. Abandoned.
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The Hidden Meaning Of R.E.M.'s Losing My Religion
From the pained emotions running throughout every chord, to the relative ambiguity of the lyrics -- i.e., was R.E.M. singer-songwriter Michael Stipe talking about an actual religion, or a relationship? -- it's no wonder this song has become so timeless.
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The Real Reason Motley Crue Abandoned Their Personality #9 Album
Vince Neil's absence between 1994 and 1997 resulted in one of the stranger periods in the band's history, when a guy called John Corabi handled the vocal duties ... and the band ended up throwing away an entire album. Let's take a look at why Mötley Crüe abandoned their Personality #9 album.
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What Pete Townshend Really Thinks Of The Who's Dead Bandmates
The overall picture is a grumpy and painfully blunt guitar player who on some level cared for his bandmates, but also found his professional life easier without them. Not necessarily a monster. It's a job.
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Inside Joni Mitchell's Tragic Story
Joni Mitchell has been a musical force for decades, but her life hasn't always been easy. From heartbreak to failing health, this is her tragic story.
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The Hidden Meaning Of The Cure's 'Just Like Heaven'
One song in The Cure's discography has stood out, causing fans to question its bizarre lyricism for the better half of 30 years -- "Just Like Heaven".
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The Real Reason Bill Wyman Is No Longer A Member Of The Rolling Stones
The one missing Rolling Stone most people are probably familiar with is bass player Bill Wyman, a founding member who parted ways with the band in 1992.
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The Strange Way Kris Kristofferson Got Johnny Cash To Listen To His Music
Kris Kristofferson is a force of nature. Singer, songwriter, colleagues with Willie Nelson, credited as the man who discovered John Prine. And he works in mysterious ways.
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The True Story Of The Von Trapps From The Sound Of Music
The Sound of Music was based on real people -- the von Trapps. Here is their story.
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The Real Reason Don Felder Was Fired From The Eagles
Band memberships change. The Eagles are no exception. But what's the real reason Don Felder was fired from the Eagles?
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Here's How John Lennon's First Band Turned Into The Beatles
It all started with skiffle. Here's how the Beatles got their name.
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This Is The Song Rush Played The Most In Concert
Throughout the band's 50-year career, the prog-rock legends in Rush kept fans on their toes with ever-changing setlists. Although the slew of songs always included a handful of crowd-pleasers, the band was known to throw curve balls into their live sets right up until the end.
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The Truth About Julian Lennon And Sean Lennon's Relationship
John Lennon once said "Sean was the product of love. You (Julian) were the product of a whiskey bottle." What was the Lennon sibling relationship really like?
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Times Musicians Were Forced To Apologize To Fans
Big-time rock stars and luminous singers make mistakes just like any of us. Here are some times when musicians were forced to apologize to fans.
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The Petty Reason Grand Funk Railroad Tried To Sue A Former Bandmate
Grand Funk Railroad is not immune to temptation of frivolous lawsuits.
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Rappers Who Died Tragically
The world of rap has been particularly struck by tragedy, seemingly more so than other musical genres. Here are some rappers who died tragically.
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Why Red Hot Chili Peppers Hasn't Released A New Album In 4 Years
The Red Hot Chili Peppers have not released an album since 2016, and fans have spent the whole time wondering about it.
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The Real Reason Bow Wow Lost All His Money
It's highly possible that if you were growing up in the early 2000s, you'd remember the rapper Bow Wow. Here's how he lost all of his money.
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Why Mick Jagger's Solo Album Almost Destroyed The Rolling Stones
In 1985, Stones frontman Mick Jagger released his debut solo album, She's The Boss, and it nearly struck a killing blow to the band.
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Musicians Who Turned Down Playing At Woodstock
Not every big rocker of the time showed up at Woodstock. Here are some musicians who turned down playing at Woodstock.
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Why Lead Belly Might Have Been The Most Violent Musician Of The 20th Century
Ledbetter, later known as Lead Belly, was born in Louisiana in the late 1880s -- into a life of violence.
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The Truth About Depeche Mode Frontman Dave Gahan's Infamous Overdose
Dave Gahan, the illustrious singer of Depeche Mode, is without a doubt one of rock's great frontmen ... unfortunately, being a rock star can often mean living like a rock star, and Gahan certainly took part in some of the darker undercurrents of fame.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Joan Jett
Joan Jett's first music teacher told her girls couldn't play rock and roll. Her first solo album was rejected by 23 record labels. None of that stopped her.
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The Terrible Backstory Behind Elvis' Final Album
It is impossible to get an objective read on anyone's life, and the life of Elvis Presley is more difficult to pin down than most.
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The Real Reason Bruce Springsteen Was Kicked Out Of His First Band
It's not uncommon that the first musical project that a musician picks up won't be their last. Such was the case with Bruce Springsteen.
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