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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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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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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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 The Yardbirds' Keith Relf
Keith Relf was the frontman of the British rock band the Yardbirds until their 1968 disbandment. Here's a closer look at his tragic death.
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Details You Didn't Know About Charles Wright
You might know him by one of his many gimmicks: Papa Shango, The Godfather, Kama, The Goodfather ... the list of Charles Wright's characters goes on and on.
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Joe Perry's Net Worth May Surprise You
Despite his years of success as the lead guitarist of Aerosmith, Joe Perry's net worth still might surprise you.
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The Career Grant Imahara Almost Chose Instead Of Engineering
Although it was evident that Grant Imahara was born for tinkering, not a lot of people know that he almost veered away from engineering.
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Here's How Much The Ultimate Warrior Was Worth When He Died
James Brian Hellwig, better known by his ring name The Ultimate Warrior, was a famous wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer who got his start as a bodybuilder.
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A Look At Cher And Gregg Allman's Relationship
Cher and Gregg Allman made an unlikely pair — she was a pop icon while he was a southern rock superstar — though the relationship was one of her most important.
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The Untold Truth Of Al Green
Throughout the 1970s, soul singer Al Green dropped many top hits that were sensual or heartbreaking, and often both at the same time.
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What Happened To Chris Karloff After Kasabian?
Second albums are notoriously difficult, but Kasabian's 2006 release was a confident one. Unfortunately, Chris Karloff wasn't there for that chapter.
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The Untold Truth Of Billy Preston
Billy Preston, best known for his phenomenal keyboard skills, will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in October, as part of the 2021 cohort.
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The Wild Costumes Peter Gabriel Wore With Genesis
Perched between the Summer of Love and the stern but stylish materialism of the '80s, the 1970s gave us Genesis — and the bizarre costumes of Peter Gabriel.
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The Tragic Death Of The Ultimate Warrior
James Brian Hellwig spent the better part of a decade thrilling audiences as The Ultimate Warrior and similar names throughout his pro wrestling career.
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The Real Reason Mick Foley Retired From The WWE
If the testimony of three-time WWE world champion Mick Foley is anything to go by, professional wrestlers dread the end of their careers greater than most.
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Details You Never Knew About Mick Foley
During his heyday, Mick Foley was one of the unlikeliest top-tier stars in professional wrestling. Here are some facts about Foley that you may not be aware of.
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The Rock 'N Sock Connection: The Truth About Mick Foley And The Rock's Tag Team
In 1999, WWE audiences were treated to one of the most charismatic -- if unexpected -- pairings in history, with the formation of the "Rock 'n Sock Connection."
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The Long-Standing Urban Legend Involving The Ultimate Warrior
Wrestling has several urban legends, including the one that made people wonder about the identity of the Ultimate Warrior who appeared at WrestleMania 8.
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Nearly 27% Said Queen Should Never Have Made This Song
From the group that brought us classic songs such as "Bohemian Rhapsody," Queen is a British rock band that set itself apart from the others.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Munich Olympics
During the 1972 Summer Olympics, hosted in Munich, a Palestinian terrorist group known as Black September stormed the Olympic Village.
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The Tragic Death Of Secretariat
Secretariat had inauspicious beginnings. His eventual groom, Eddie Sweat, later reported, "I didn't think much of him when we first got him ... real clumsy."
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How Much Al Green Is Actually Worth
Soul singer, Al Green popularized songs like "Let's Stay Together" and "Take Me To the River" and sold more than 20 million records — so how much is he worth?
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Why Was Olivia Black Fired From Pawn Stars?
Olivia Black, who debuted during the fifth season of 'Pawn Stars,' was fired from the show barely over a year after her first appearance.
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