Details You've Never Known About Nine Inch Nails' Pretty Hate Machine
"Before I did the record, we went on tour with Skinny Puppy. That was the first time I played these songs live. It was a somewhat bad experience," said Trent Reznor.
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The Crazy Real Life Story Of The 1936 Olympics
You have to ask yourself: "Who in their right mind gave the 1936 Summer Olympics to the Nazis?" The good news is, nobody did that.
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David Bowie Identified Hitler As The First Rockstar. Here's Why
Most people don't remember watching certain animated movies as children. David Bowie, on the other hand, didn't remember recording an album as a 29-year-old.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the second female Supreme Court Justice in history. Success didn't come easy. This is the tragic real-life story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
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The Hidden Meaning Of Nirvana's Polly
"Polly," which appears in the iconic Nirvana album Nevermind, is a disturbing song that's hard to forget.
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The Real Reason Bow Wow Lost All His Money
It's highly possible that if you were growing up in the early 2000s, you'd remember the rapper Bow Wow. Here's how he lost all of his money.
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Why Mick Jagger's Solo Album Almost Destroyed The Rolling Stones
In 1985, Stones frontman Mick Jagger released his debut solo album, She's The Boss, and it nearly struck a killing blow to the band.
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The Little-Known Facts About The Rolling Stones' First Gig
The Rolling Stones made their performance debut at the Marquee Club on July 12, 1962 by pure accident.
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Musicians Who Turned Down Playing At Woodstock
Not every big rocker of the time showed up at Woodstock. Here are some musicians who turned down playing at Woodstock.
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The Cosby Show Role That Whitney Houston Turned Down
Life for Whitney Houston — and pop music as you know it — may have gone very differently, had the musician made one different choice.
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The Mysterious Death Of Mt. Everest Explorer George Mallory
"He saw two black dots he assumed to be Mallory and Irvine near one of the final ridges before the peak before disappearing into the clouds again. It was the last time both of them were seen alive..."
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Why Lead Belly Might Have Been The Most Violent Musician Of The 20th Century
Ledbetter, later known as Lead Belly, was born in Louisiana in the late 1880s -- into a life of violence.
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Why Blondie's Debbie Harry Believes She Was Almost Abducted By Ted Bundy
It's a tale as old as time: a young woman encounters a creepy man late at night in a big city. For Debbie Harry, of the iconic rock band Blondie, this encounter was with serial killer Ted Bundy, as Harry recalled in an interview in 1989 — the same year Bundy was executed.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Cher
Having faced down poverty, illness, divorce, and ever-changing public tastes, Cher continues to beat the odds, winning over generation after generation of fans with her unwavering dedication and authenticity. This is Cher's tragic real-life story.
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What The Final 12 Months Of John Lennon's Life Were Like
1980 was a crucial year for John Lennon, who'd emerged from a hiatus ready to make music once again. This is what the final 12 months of his life were like.
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The Disturbing Letters Johnny Cash Received About His Daughter
In 1970, Cash received a note: "If you want to keep making money and keep your family healthy, drop $200,000.00 in old small bills in a plastic garbage bag..."
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The Truth About Depeche Mode Frontman Dave Gahan's Infamous Overdose
Dave Gahan, the illustrious singer of Depeche Mode, is without a doubt one of rock's great frontmen ... unfortunately, being a rock star can often mean living like a rock star, and Gahan certainly took part in some of the darker undercurrents of fame.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Joan Jett
Joan Jett's first music teacher told her girls couldn't play rock and roll. Her first solo album was rejected by 23 record labels. None of that stopped her.
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The Dark Reason Elvis Would Bring His Guns On Stage
Artists have their quirks. And some don't feel quite secure in front of all those people unless he's packing heat. And that guy would have been Elvis.
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The Terrible Backstory Behind Elvis' Final Album
It is impossible to get an objective read on anyone's life, and the life of Elvis Presley is more difficult to pin down than most.
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The Real Reason Bruce Springsteen Was Kicked Out Of His First Band
It's not uncommon that the first musical project that a musician picks up won't be their last. Such was the case with Bruce Springsteen.
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The Real Reason Kris Kristofferson Was Disowned By His Family
Kris Kristofferson has had a remarkable career and a colorful life. So why did his family disown him?
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The Real Reason Pink Floyd Fired Richard Wright
Considering that The Wall is one of THE Pink Floyd albums as well as THE concept album, you might suppose being part of the band at the time would be a generally good thing. And it might have been for Roger Waters, but for Richard Wright, Pink Floyd's keyboardist, it lead to his departure.
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The Real The Reason The Mamas And The Papas Broke Up
The Mamas and the Papas' heyday "was two and a half years of total melodrama," according to member Michelle Phillips.
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Times Bands Butchered Their Songs On Purpose
Sometimes rebellion comes in the form of butchering the very thing that bands are being used to commodify: their own songs.
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The Hidden Meaning Of The Cranberries' Zombie
Written during the peak of the grunge movement in the mid 1990s, Irish rock band The Cranberries' 1994 hit "Zombie" bombarded airwaves and marked a new era of success for the group.
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The Flying Wallendas: The Truth About The Daredevil Family
The Flying Wallendas just might be the most iconic performers in circus history. Here are some of the most fascinating facts about these legendary entertainers.
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