The Tragic Death Of Weird Al Yankovic's Parents
The parents of the Weird Al Yankovic were found dead in their quiet home in November 2004, both victims of apparent carbon monoxide poisoning.
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How The Monkees Helped Launch Linda Ronstadt's Career
Nesmith tried to convince the producers to use one of his compositions, "A Different Drum." They weren't interested ("That's not really a Monkees tune," he was told), so, according to Dolenz, Nesmith "gave it to this young girl singer who was kicking around L.A. at the time."
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This Is Why Tears For Fears Broke Up In The 90s
"It may well be our last album," Roland Orzabal mused in Tears For Fears -- The Seeds of Love, Adrian Thrills's 1990 book that covered the story behind every song on the Tears For Fears album The Seeds of Love. Orzabal was considering calling it Famous Last Words.
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The Tragic History Of The Search For The Fountain Of Youth
Throughout history, explorers ventured into uncharted territories to source a body of water that could turn back biological clocks, but how seriously did they take their quests for curing waters? Here is the perplexing, sometimes tragic history of the search for the Fountain of Youth.
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What Life Was Like As A Samurai In Feudal Japan
The way of the samurai: if you saw that Tom Cruise movie or played Ghost of Tsushima, you've probably got your finger on the pulse of the whole shebang, right? Surprise twist: it turns out it's a lot more complicated than that.
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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 David Coverdale Left Deep Purple
While it is known that frequent turmoil between band members and rampant substance abuse plagued the musical group, Coverdale stated that he valued his "sanity" too much and was left "utterly exhausted in every possible way" after three years of playing with Deep Purple.
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The Tragic True Story Of The Year Without A Summer
The Year Without Summer, as 1816 was later known as, was caused by a now obscure volcano in Indonesia called Mount Tambora, which erupted with a force that outdid the almost mythic proportions Krakatoa has developed in the imagination.
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The Tragic Death Of General George S. Patton
George Smith Patton Jr. -- a four-star general at the end of his career -- is arguably a prime example of the right man in the right place at the right time. Then again, maybe he just hit his head too often.
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You Wouldn't Want To Meet As I Lay Dying's Tim Lambesis In Real Life. Here's Why
As I Lay Dying's Tim Lambesis is a popular and controversial musician in his own right. Some might even call him a "one hit wonder." Literally.
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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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Here's How Much Lucille Ball Was Worth At The Time Of Her Death
Everybody loves Lucille Ball. And her pocketbook showed it. Here's how much she was worth.
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Dee Snider Has Great News For AC/DC Fans
As Johnson explained to The Sunday Times in a 2018 interview, the doctors informed him that he should quit performing or else risk going completely deaf. Johnson admitted that his hearing was already impeding his performances: "The way I look at it, I had a great run."
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The Devastating Childhood Of The Who's Pete Townshend
To Townshend, British rock was how children growing up in the ruins of war dealt with its trauma.
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Jean-Claude Van Damme Vs Jason David Frank: Who Would Win?
In the red corner, we have Jean-Claude Van Damme, the Muscles from Brussels. In the blue (well, green) corner, we have Jason David Frank, who is most famous for being the actor who played the original Green and White Power Rangers, but also a real-life karate master. Who would win?
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The Creepy Discovery Made In The Former Mansion Of Pink Floyd's David Gilmour
While its interior is indeed spooky, the furor surrounding David Gilmour's abandoned mansion shows another instance of hype exploding research.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston's life was filled with tragedy, including struggles with addiction and grappling with the downsides of fame. She dealt with heartbreak and personal issues while also fighting roadblocks in her career. This is the tragic real-life story of Whitney Houston.
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The Tragic Childhood Of Roger Daltrey
Daltrey's father was absent, serving in the Second World War, for the first few years of Roger's life. Food shortages had their effect on many children, including Roger, who suffered from Rickets, a condition caused by Vitamin D deficiency.
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The Real Reason Japan Has So Many Vending Machines
Vending machines abound in Japan, selling anything from food to technology. In 2017 the Japan Times estimated the country had around 4.9 million vending machines. It's an integral part of Japanese retail, so people don't think twice about using them.
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Comedian Rumors That Turned Out To Be True
Comedians are as human as anyone, and they can do some surprising things offstage. Here's a roundup of comedian rumors that turned out to be true.
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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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Why Courage The Cowardly Dog Might Be The Darkest Kids' Show Ever Made
A demented, horror-themed kid's show about a meek, terrified dog subjected to cruel treatment, nightmarish visions, violence from ghoulish monsters and paranormal entities, all set in a vision of rural Kansas so isolated and alien it might as well be another world.
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How Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor Used To Feel About The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
January 15, after two failed attempts, Nine Inch Nails was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, along with the Notorious B.I.G., T.Rex, Whitney Houston, and others. When asked by Rolling Stone about it, Trent Reznor gave a pretty understandable response.
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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 Crazy True Story Of The Hollywood Blacklist
The U.S. government destroyed the careers of many in Hollywood for alleged Communist sympathies. This is the crazy true story of the Hollywood blacklist.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Sonny & Cher
Sonny and Cher brought love, laughter, and light to people. But fans would also languish over Sonny and Cher as their public life included much tragedy.
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Here's How Much Toll Booth Operators Really Get Paid
Toll collectors spend eight-hour shifts sitting in a cramped box taking cash and making change for drivers. The environment takes a toll on their health.
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