This Is What Tommy Chong Did Before The Fame
It's hard to imagine the bandana'ed, bearded, befuddled Tommy Chong as a slick crooner with a neat suit and tie and impressive pompadour hairdo.
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This Is How Many Times Waylon Jennings Was Married
Waylon Jennings was married several times before finding true love and settling down with another country artist, Jessi Colter.
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The Untold Truth Of The Beatles' Final Public Performance
The Beatles are considered to be the greatest rock-and-roll band of all time, despite an acrimonious breakup and including a notorious final concert.
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The Unfulfilled Dream Of Barry White
In his 1999 autobiography, White discussed the pain of missing out on the opportunity to work with one of his icons, soul music legend Marvin Gaye.
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The Tragic Story That Inspired Island Of The Blue Dolphins
People have been introduced to the Lone Woman of San Nicolas Island through a 1960 children's book, Island of the Blue Dolphins. It was based on a true story.
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This Is How Sting Actually Got His Name
Surely some of Sting's success has to do with his cool, memorable, mononymous name, right? Unlike other famous one-namers, Sting didn't start out as Sting.
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Tragic Details About The SNL Cast
Some of Saturday Night Live's most memorable actors have faced their share of trauma and heartbreak. Here's a look at the tragic lives of some SNL standouts.
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The True Story Behind Motley Crue's 'Kickstart My Heart'
II's obvious that Mötley Crüe's 1989 song "Kickstart My Heart" from their Dr. Feelgood album isn't an ode to a heart getting kickstarted by love.
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The Tragic Death Of Photographer Mathew Brady
After years spent photographing the U.S. Civil War, photographer Mathew B. Brady tragically died alone in a hospital charity ward on January 15, 1896.
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This Is Bob Seger's Greatest Regret
You'd be hard-pressed to find a karaoke room or jukebox without "Old Time Rock & Roll." What could Bob Seger possibly regret about such a runaway success?
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The Legendary Wave Duke Kahanamoku Once Surfed
You don't get nicknamed "The Big Kahuna" without having a story of riding a massive wave that propels you a mile down the coast and into the stuff of legend.
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The Truth About Everyone Who's Died At Coney Island
Coney Island has a long and storied history as an entertainment hub. Over time, Coney Island has developed a reputation for accidents and ride malfunctions.
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The Reason Slash's Son Intentionally Didn't Learn The Guitar
It's easy to see why a young musician like London Hudson, trying to wade into the waters of rock stardom, might be a bit intimidated by GNR's historic success.
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What Melissa Auf Der Maur From The Smashing Pumpkins Is Doing Today
Melissa Auf der Maur from The Smashing Pumpkins is still in the music scene today but not exactly in the way you think.
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What Has Stewart Copeland From The Police Been Up To?
Copeland, the Virginia-born musician, has moved far beyond the world of rock and branched into everything from opera to scoring film and television (and more).
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A Look At The Origins Of The Grand Guignol
From 1897 to 1962, the Grand Guignol horrified thrill-seeking Parisians with its over-the-top depictions of madness, violence, and gore.
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This Is What Ron Thal From Guns N' Roses Is Up To Today
Ron Thal has been pretty busy in recent years, focusing on solo work, running music camps, and playing in a supergroup.
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The One Moment That Ruined Eric Clapton's Career
In 1976, Clapton shocked the audience in the Odeon music venue in Birmingham, England, with a string of racist comments and anti-immigrant rhetoric.
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The Tragic Death Of Reggie Lewis
Baltimore native Reggie Lewis was on his way to becoming an NBA legend when the young basketball star tragically collapsed on the court.
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Why Muhammad Ali Was Often Despised When He Was Alive
Though nowadays we are used to trash-talking sportspeople in boxing, and even chess and poker, Ali's ringside rabble-rousing was highly unusual at the time.
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The True Story Behind Little House On The Prairie
Many Americans remember Little House on the Prairie, but the true story of Laura Ingalls Wilder and her family is darker than what made it onto page and screen.
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The Awful Incident That Inspired Led Zeppelin's 'All My Love'
Plant got a call saying his five-year-old son Karac was sick with a serious stomach virus. A second phone call brought Plant a parent's worst nightmare.
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The Tragic Life Story Of A Clockwork Orange Author Anthony Burgess
Anthony Burgess is known to many today only as the writer of A Clockwork Orange, the 1962 novel that inspired the infinitely more famous movie of the same name.
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False Things You Believe About Fleetwood Mac
While Fleetwood Mac has changed throughout the decades, the truth of the band's founding, peaks and valleys, and influence have led to some false beliefs.
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Why The Bee Gees' Robin Gibbs Once Quit The Band
While oldest brother Barry Gibb was considered the frontman of the group, brother Robin Gibb was often regarded to be the more talented vocalist.
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The Crazy Real-Life Story Of Andy Warhol
Controversial and enigmatic, Andy Warhol was one of the most important artists of the 20th century. This is the crazy real-life story of Andy Warhol.
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Here's Why Bruce Springsteen Hated Born To Run At First
Bruce Springsteen was not originally a fan of his 1975 breakout album Born to Run, saying that upon first listen, as an artist you second-guess your choices.
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