The Truth About 1985's Live Aid Concert
The magic of 1985's Live Aid made stars and saved lives, but from technical mishaps to where all the money went, the truth behind the legend may surprise you.
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American History (3)
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Events From 1986 That Changed Lives Forever
1986 saw regime shifts, a nuclear meltdown, a space shuttle explosion, successful surrogacy, Oprah going national, and other events that forever changed us.
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Popular Things From The 1960s That Are Totally Banned Today
There are lots of retro elements born in the 1960s that retain their charm today, but there are also plenty of pastimes that haven't aged well at all.
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What It Was Like To Be Filthy Rich 100 Years Ago
The Roaring Twenties are most commonly associated with the United States — a time of liveliness, materialism, and excess. And being wealthy meant having it all.
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Animals (1)
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The Reason Dodo Birds Went Extinct
If there's one thing people think they know about dodo birds, it's that they were dumb. But that's not actually true, and they went extinct for many reasons.
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Classic Rock (16)
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5 Hit Rock Songs From The '80s That No One Remembers Today
You may have rocked out to hit tunes by bands like Prism and The Call when they were getting plenty of airtime in the '80s, but you've likely forgotten.
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These 5 Classic Rock Songs Are Even Better A Cappella
Rock music is largely characterized by the use of electric guitars, but versions of these classic rock songs done a capella make you forget there are none.
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5 Classic Rock Songs We'll Be Blasting On Repeat 'Til The Day We Die
The one thing you have to hand to classic rock songs is that people still like listening to them. We'll keep playing these five songs for as long as we live.
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Moments From The '80s Rock Scene That Will Never Go Out Of Style
Time has not always been kind to the rock scene of the 1980s, but some moments, such as Queen's 1985 Live Aid performance, are still universally admired today.
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Rock Legends From The '70s Who Waited Years For A No. 1 Hit
You may think that rock legends like David Bowie and Foreigner nabbed a No. 1 early on, but even their most iconic songs took years to reach the top spot.
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5 Rock Songs From The '70s That Aged Terribly
Whether it's an overplayed guitar riff, a irritating earworm, or a song with awfully offensive lyrics, these rock songs from the '70s deserve to be put to rest.
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5 Songs From 1971 That Define Rock History
1971 was undoubtedly a landmark year for rock. These unforgettable tracks from legendary artists show why the era still echoes through music today.
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The Worst Concert Performances Of The 1970s
Music fans were spoiled for choice in the 1970s, with many epic concerts by legendary bands. But sometimes even the best artists had a terrible day at work.
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5 Rock Songs From 1970 That Are So Underrated
They didn’t top the charts, but these five underrated 1970 rock songs capture everything that made the golden age of rock unforgettable.
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Dolly Parton's Best Covers Of '70s Rock Songs
Dolly Parton may be a country legend, but her catalog includes covers of iconic 1970s rock songs made famous by Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin, and more.
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Stevie Nicks Actually Loathed This 1979 Fleetwood Mac Album Title
While Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac are legends in rock, the band did not always agree, including about the title of this album the group released in 1979.
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'70s Rock Songs That Only Became Popular Decades Later
From folk-rock and new wave deep cuts to a goth standard and an Elton John anthem, these classic tracks took years -- or sometimes decades -- to get their due.
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5 Classic Rock Songs From 1975 With Famously Misheard Lyrics
From Aerosmith to Queen, 1975 was a great year for rock songs, and even today, people are belting out the most famous lyrics completely and hilariously wrong.
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Rockers Who Forgot Lyrics To The Songs That Made Them Famous
From "Wonderwall" to "Karma Police," many legendary bands found fame with songs that fans eagerly memorized. However, the artists weren't always so diligent.
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'70s Rock Legends We Predict Will Say Farewell To Music In 2026
We have a feeling these iconic ‘70s rockers will take their final onstage bows in 2026, signaling the end of an unforgettable era in music history.
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5 Classic Rock Songs From The '80s That Don't Sound 40 Years Old
'80s hits from timeless rockers like The Rolling Stones, Ozzy, and AC/DC still get fans amped up, and their epic riffs makes you forget they're 40 years old.
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Country Music (1)
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What Johnny Cash's Folsom Prison Concert Was Really Like
Over the course of a day in 1968, Johnny Cash played a collection of his best-known hits — and one brand new song — to the general population of Folsom Prison.
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Entertainment (9)
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5 TV Show Theme Songs From The '70s That Still Rock Hard Today
From "Wonder Woman" to "The Rockford Files," these five unforgettable theme songs from 1970s TV shows hit just as hard today as they did 50 years ago.
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The Most Popular Film From Every Year Of The 1970s Explained
The 1970s gave us many films that became iconic, including "Rocky," "Jaws," "and "The Godfather." Here's a look at the most popular films of that decade.
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The Truth About How Janis Joplin Was Discovered
Janis Joplin was a giant of 1960s music, both as the lead singer for psychedelic rock group Big Brother and the Holding Company and as a solo artist.
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Here's Who Inherited Jimi Hendrix's Money After He Died
Musician Jimi Hendrix did not prepare a will before his death in 1970.
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Disturbing Details Found In Janis Joplin's Autopsy Report
Powerhouse rock and blues singer, Janis Joplin, is infamously a member of the "27 Club," the unofficial term for long list of stars that died tragically young.
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The Philosophy Janis Joplin Lived By
During her time in the spotlight, Janis Joplin lived by one simple, specific life philosophy.
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This Wrestler's Life Came Straight Out Of A Mobster Film
Montreal native Dino Bravo was one of WWE's top mid-card heels over multiple stints, with the most notable lasting from 1986 to 1992.
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This Once-Disappeared '70s Horror Movie Influenced One Of Netflix's Biggest Hits Today
A 1970s film inspired by true, unthinkable crimes disappeared for two decades, but it may have influenced Netflix's hit anthology-series, "Monster."
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5 Best '70s Movies You've Never Seen
The '70s was a time of transition in Hollywood, when movies became a risk-taking art form. There were tons of great films, and some fell by the wayside.
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History (2)
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Here's How Much Jimi Hendrix Was Worth When He Died
There are precious few statements that all music fans can wholeheartedly agree on, but it's probably fair to say that "Jimi Hendrix was a very good guitarist" is one of them. But would he live long enough to see the fruits of his success?
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5 Sayings From The Victorian Era We Still Use Today
Slang is a great example of evolving language, but some sayings stick around, so we're spilling the beans on expressions we still use from the Victorian Era.
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Human Body (1)
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5 Unusual State Laws About Death And Burials
Classic burials are not as popular as they once were, and these states' laws around death and interment allow for some unusual and creative options.
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Messed-Up History (1)
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The Most Audacious Jewelry Heists In History
Jewel heists have become a regular occurrence since the old days of plundering tombs, with some particularly audacious cases still generating shock to this day.
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Music (19)
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Stranger Things' Season 5 Soundtrack Brings This Iconic '70s Cover Back To Life
Netflix's "Stranger Things" is no stranger to bringing old songs back into the spotlight, and Season 5 continues the trend with an iconic '70s tune.
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Hands Down This Is The Most Heartbreaking Love Song Of The '80s
The 1980s were dominated by memorable, heart-rending love songs, but as far as we're concerned, this big-hair karaoke classic ballad beats them all.
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The Untold Truth Of Elvis' Last Show
Elvis Presley performed his last live show on June 26, 1977, at Indianapolis' Market Square Arena. No one in attendance would ever forget it.
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5 Rock Songs From 1975 That Are So Underrated
1975 saw the release of many classic albums and hit songs, but some of those don't get the credit they deserve, including these five underrated songs.
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'80s Songs With The Wildest Backstories
We all like to understand the meaning of songs, or infer our own, but sometimes, the backstories behind our favorite jams are even wilder than we expect.
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The Top 5 Songs Hollywood Has Overused In Movies And TV Shows
These five songs, including a counterculture anthem and a disco standard, have become some of the entertainment industry's most overplayed soundtrack cuts.
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Bands With No Original Members Left In Them
Successful rock bands tend to stick around for a long, long time, and for many, that means members — sometimes all of them — leaving and being replaced.
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Rock Stars Who Had Insane Brushes With Death
Being a rock star can be dangerous, and those who live the lifestyle know that better than anyone. Here are the stories of their insane brushes with death.
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This Iconic Love Song Held The No. 1 Spot The Longest In 1975
In the summer of 1975, Captain and Tennille released an iconic love song that stayed at the top of the charts for four straight weeks, a record for that year.
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These 5 Songs Defined '70s Southern Rock
Southern rock manifested in the 1970s, blending blues-based rock with Southern themes and a dash of country twang. These five songs helped define the genre.
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Worst Farewell Tours From '80s Bands
For different reasons, '80s bands like the Police, Motley Crüe, and Motorhead had some of the worst farewell tours. Here's a look at what went wrong.
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'70s Songs That Literally Changed The Course Of Music
Today, hip-hop and electronic music are dominant genres, but it was these songs of the '70s that changed the course of music, creating those styles and others.
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'80s Rockers Snubbed By The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
Iron Maiden, Motley Crüe, The Smiths, Sonic Youth, and the Pixies are all '80s rock bands that have been snubbed by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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5 Rock Songs From 1979 That Sound Even Cooler Today
1979 gave us classic hits from the likes of The Clash, The Talking Heads, Pink Floyd, Blondie, and Tom Petty. These songs held up, and are even cooler today.
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Iconic Rock Stars That Performed At NFL Games And It Went Embarrassingly Wrong
When these iconic rock stars played at NFL games, particularly at the Super Bowl, their performances went embarrassingly wrong, but we couldn't look away.
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5 High School Hits From The '70s That Will Stir Up Emotions In Every Boomer
The 1970s was an unforgettable decade for music, and the Boomer generation who lived through the era still love tunes like these permanent classics.
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5 Songs From The '80s That Nail The Meaning Of Life
From Prince to Tears for Fears, the artists behind these five ’80s classics proved pop music can ask the biggest question of all: What’s the meaning of life?
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The 5 Best '80s Rock Albums Of All Time, According To Fans
The 1980s saw a mix of popular music genres from pop to new wave to rock. Fans say these '80s rock albums are the best from the era, and you might agree.
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5 Rock Songs From The Last Decade That Changed Us Forever
Rock 'n' roll has evolved a lot since the 1950s, and it's no longer the dominant genre, but these rock songs from the last decade prove it's still impactful.
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Mysteries (1)
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Why Aerial Footage From 1938 Might Be Final Clue In Solving The Amelia Earhart Plane Mystery
Newly uncovered 1938 aerial photos may contain the evidence needed to end the search for Amelia Earhart’s plane and solve aviation’s greatest mystery.
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News (1)
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'80s Actors Who Died In 2025 And No One Noticed
Some actors who were familiar faces in the 1980s died in 2025, but didn't get much coverage. You may recognize some of the people listed here.
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Opinion (4)
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Sorry, But You Can't Convince Us That This Smash '70s Hit Isn't Actually Trash
This song (which you might not know was actually a cover) was the biggest pop hit of 1975, but we're here to tell you it's garbage.
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What Everyone Gets Wrong About '70s Rock Music
Many people may now consider the '70s rock scene as being the poor, counterculture alternative to mighty disco. The reality couldn't be further from the truth.
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We Think The Worst Song Of The '80s Is This Self-Congratulatory Slog, And Reddit Agrees
For many, when the subject of the worst song of the '80s comes up, this cheesy hit immediately springs to mind. Many Redditors agree, and so does the singer.
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We Think The Worst Song Of The '70s Is This Stomach-Turning Tune, And Reddit Agrees
The 1970s produced as much dross as it did great music, but along with Redditors, we have a case for one very misogynistic tune being the worst of the lot.
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Presidents (1)
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Donald Trump Just Can't Beat This US President's Hollywood Record
While Donald Trump built his career on real estate and eventually Hollywood, there is still one U.S. president that has him beat in terms of movie appearances.
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Science (1)
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What Would Happen If Every Coral Reef Died?
Coral reefs are in danger of dying out from rising ocean temperatures, pollution, and destruction. Here's what would happen if every coral reef died.
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Tragic Real-Life Stories (4)
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Kurt Cobain's Tragic Real-Life Story
When Kurt Cobain of Nirvana took his own life at 27, the world knew it had lost a great artist. Here's the tragic real-life story of Kurt Cobain.
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The Tragic Death Of SNL's Laurel Griggs
Aside from working on Broadway, Laurel Griggs acted in "Saturday Night Live" sketches for a couple of episodes in 2017, but she tragically died in 2019.
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The Tragic Real Life Story Of Stephen Colbert
Stephen Colbert has spent decades brightening people's faces, but there's a dark root behind that — a tragic story behind the much-loved funnyman.
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Lynyrd Skynyrd's Tragic Real-Life Story
Over the years, legendary Southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd have persevered through tragedy after tragedy, from car crashes and deaths to drug addiction.
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Untold Truth (1)
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The Untold Truth About Janis Joplin
While much attention has been paid to Janis Joplin's death, there's a lot most people don't know about her life. This is the untold truth about Janis Joplin.
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Vietnam (1)
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The Most Infamous Events Of The Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was tragic for many reasons, including how convoluted it was. These infamous events further eroded the public's trust in the U.S. government.
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World War 2 (2)
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Why Fighting On WWII's Pacific Front Was Worse Than You Thought
War is hell, no matter where it's fought, but the Pacific Front of WWII came with the added horrors of tropical disease, malnutrition, shark attacks, and worse.
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Life During WWII Germany's Final Days Was Truly Horrific
Between advancing Allied forces with a thirst for revenge and a chronic lack of essential resources, the end of WWII was a living hell for Germans in Europe.
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