Here's How Elton John And Bernie Taupin Met
One of the most stalwart allies of Elton John's career has been Bernie Taupin, writer of a great glut of John's most beloved and timeless songs.
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A Look At Vincent Van Gogh's Love Affair
Vincent van Gogh has become synonymous with the modern idea of the tortured artist, but he created a body of work that would rise to posthumous acclaim.
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A Look At Frida Kahlo's Sad Childhood
While people remember her distinctive look, Frida Kahlo painted some of the most arresting paintings, which are now considered national treasures in Mexico.
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Why The Beatles Wouldn't Have Existed Without Buddy Holly's Band
Buddy Holly's band inspired many up-and-coming musicians to follow in their footsteps, including a band later known as the Beatles.
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The Tragic Death Of Eddie Cochran
Eddie Cochran was at the peak of his career at the time of his death in 1960, leaving many to wonder how things might have turned out if he were alive today.
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What Was Gavin MacLeod's Net Worth When He Died?
Gavin MacLeod was in many Hollywood hits, ranging from television series like "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" to star-studded films like "Operation Petticoat."
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Prince Secretly Bought The House From This Movie
Prince's careful curation of his artistic life wasn't limited to his music; he secretly bought the house whose exterior appeared in his 1984 film 'Purple Rain.'
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Why Marky Ramone Got Kicked Out Of The Ramones
Marky Ramone was the longest-tenured drummer of the Ramones despite temporarily being fired. Here's the reason why he was kicked out of the band.
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How A Misheard Bush Lyric Led To A One-Hit Wonder
The song Glycerine, which was a major rock hit for Bush in the 1990s, inspired an actual one-hit wonder in a rather unlikely -- and unusual -- way.
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The Tragic Life Of Ska Music's Greatest Trombonist
Don Drummond's unprecedented skill with the trombone was an indispensable part of the Skatalites' sound. His genius is lauded, but his troubled life was short.
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The Tragic Death Of Rust Epique From Crazy Town
Unfortunately for Crazy Town, after their debut platinum-selling album "The Gift Of Game," things went downhill. Additional success eluded them within a year.
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Fans Think This '80s Band Should Have Retired A Long Time Ago
Several popular '80s bands are still together today, but many fans think these groups should have stopped making music ages ago.
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Jethro Tull Skipped Out On Playing At Woodstock. Here's Why
In 1969, Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull did one of the most un-rock and roll things of his career: he turned down a chance to play at Woodstock. Here's why.
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Why Led Zeppelin Turned Down Playing At Woodstock
Led Zeppelin was one of the biggest bands of the 1960s, but they didn't play at the decade's biggest concert. Here's why.
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This Is How Punk Became Connected With Ska Music
British punk musicians were aware of ska thanks to immigrants from the Caribbean who brought recordings with them to England, which had ruled Jamaica.
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Why The Sydney Opera House Was Nearly Not Built
Nearly 11 million people visit the Sydney Opera House in Australia each year to marvel at its creative sculptural design featuring interlocking shells.
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This Is The Most Overrated '70s Rock Song
The 1970s: The period that began with the Nixon administration and ended with the Carter administration produced some of Rock & Roll's high-water marks.
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The Real Reason Joni Mitchell Passed On Woodstock
Joni Mitchell's "Woodstock," is a tribute to the 1969 event; however, despite the evocative descriptions of the festival, Mitchell didn't actually attend!
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What Cary Grant Did After Retiring From Acting
Film legend Cary Grant retired from acting after becoming a father for the first time at age 62, welcoming daughter Jennifer with then-wife Dyan Cannon.
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This Is The Net Worth Of Zoltan Bathory
Guitarist Zoltan Bathory went from the failed communist state of Soviet Hungary to shredding for one of the best metal bands of the modern age.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of The Real Voice Of Milli Vanilli, John Davis
John Davis, who helped voice late '80s-early '90s pop sensation Milli Vanilli's album "Girl You Know it's True," died on May 24 from COVID-19. He was 66.
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Quincy Jones' Bold Claim About Elvis Presley Has People Talking
Elvis, like everyone else, was far from perfect, and his character flaws, including a short temper, are as much a part of the man's narrative as his music.
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The Biggest Critics Of Elon Musk
There's no denying that Elon Musk is successful, but he's found more than a few detractors along the way. Here are the biggest critics of Elon Musk.
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The Least Popular Member Of Aerosmith Might Surprise You
The rock band Aerosmith has been a staple group in music since the '70s, producing classic hit songs like "Crazy" and "Janie's Got a Gun."
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The Musical Abilities Of Perfect Pitch And Relative Pitch Explained
There is a difference between perfect pitch and relative pitch, and they meet at the intersection of musical talent and labor.
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The Tragic Death Of Cary Grant
The life of film legend and quintessential leading man ended in 1986 in Davenport, Iowa, far from the luxurious confines of his Beverly Hills estate.
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What Happened To The Cast Of The Original Starsky And Hutch?
Starring Paul Michael Glaser and David Soul, "Starsky & Hutch," the TV series, ran for 92 episodes in the middle-to-late 1970s.
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