What Happened To Muddy Waters' Estate After His Death?
Muddy Waters is one of the most iconic blues guitarists of all time. But, after his death his large estate has been locked up in legal battles, and here's why.
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Musicians Severely Mistreated By Their Record Labels
It appears that music industry contracts are one of the worst business deals ever. Here's a list of musicians severely mistreated by their record labels.
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These Were The Last Songs John Lennon Recorded Before His Death
John Lennon is one of the most iconic songwriters of all time. His untimely end came as he was coming back from a recording, clutching his final record.
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Who Did Rick Rubin Say Was The Best Rock 'N' Roll Band Of All Time?
Art of all kinds becomes a field of endeavor where taste and instinct and opinion hold more sway than mere numbers -- especially if an actual expert speaks.
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What Was Colonel Tom Parker's Net Worth When He Died?
In much the same way that people made far more money selling equipment to miners than miners did mining, so it often is with managers of popular performers.
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The Truth About Elvis Presley's Relationship With His Manager, Colonel Tom Parker
Would Elvis have become such a huge star without the help of his manager? Let's examine the relationship between Elvis Presley and Colonel Tom Parker.
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Why The Public Isn't Allowed Upstairs At Graceland
Elvis Presley's Graceland estate is one of the most famous celebrity homes in the US, but one floor is off limits. Here's why the public ins't allowed upstairs.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Layne Staley
Alice In Chains frontman Layne Staley had one of the mightiest voices in rock history and was one of the greats of the Seattle grunge movement.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Travis Barker
While his music and public persona are built mostly on fun and good times, there's a tragic, painful side to the life of Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker.
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Eric Clapton's Famed Guitar Had A Long Journey Through Rock Music
One famous guitar is known for its tone, but more so for its striking, psychedelic paint job, is Eric Clapton's Gibson SG, dubbed "The Fool." Here's its story.
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The Surprising Bill Sent To The Family Of A Titanic Musician
For those who treasure history, it is the image of eight men, dedicated to doing what they do best until their very last breath — playing music.
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Vanilla Ice Put Music On The Back Burner For An Unexpected Career Change
At the beginning of the 1990s, Vanilla Ice's legend began, thanks to his 1989 debut "Hooked." It's been quite a ride since then. Here's what he's doing now.
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Bob Dylan Called This Guitarist The Best Musician He Ever Heard
Bob Dylan is one of the most legendary and revered songwriters and musicians of all time. This is the guitarist he called the best he'd ever heard.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of My Chemical Romance
My Chemical Romance spawned as a result of a major catastrophe. Here are the tragic moments that both helped define MCR and make them stronger.
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A Former Sound Of Music Child Star Became The First Live-Action Spider-Man
It's not unusual for a success story to move from one entertainment medium to another -- especially from the pages of comic books to the screen.
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What The Johnny Depp-Amber Heard Verdict Could Mean For His Music Career
Now that the cataclysm of conflicting testimonies and legal sparring has finally reached a merciful end, the world is eager to see what will happen next.
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Inside The Eerie Abandoned Underground Soviet City Under Tbilisi
The threat of nuclear war was the catalyst for the building of vast underground bunkers, including the eerie abandoned underground Soviet city under Tbilisi.
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The Bizarre History Of Emo Music
Emo rose out of the hardcore and punk scene and was known for its subculture of angsty, eyeliner teens who loved My Chemical Romance. Here is its history.
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The Best Fictional Rock Bands Of All Time
People love rock so much that it's not enough that the genre dominated radio for the last 60 years — we're constantly making movies featuring fictional groups.
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Artists Who Are In The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame And The Country Music Hall Of Fame
Few artists have had such influence on two musical genres that they were inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Country Music Hall of Fame.
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The Former Band Member Of The Clash Who Ditched Music For Medicine
The Clash were a band that launched punk into the stratosphere. Not all members of the band stuck with them with one peeling off to follow his own calling.
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The Band Everyone Forgets Andy Fletcher Was In Before Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode keyboardist Andy Fletcher died suddenly at age 660. Here is the band everyone forgets he was in before Depeche Mode.
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What You Didn't Know About Led Zeppelin's Debut Album's Artwork
Led Zeppelin are one of the most iconic rock bands in history. But, their album artwork has also reached legendary status, including that of their debut album.
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Metallica: The Tragic Real-Life Story Of James Hetfield
As a rock god from one of the greatest thrash metal bands of all time, James Hetfield both subconsciously and somewhat intentionally developed a rough persona.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Phil Collins
Phil Collins has a sadder story than you might think. Here are the tragic parts of Phil Collins' life and career.
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The Truth About Travis Barker's Relationship With Tom DeLonge
Fans of popular bands often have their hopes dashed, then revitalized, then dashed, then -- all over breakups, followed by reunions, followed by ...
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Why The World's Largest Super Collider Was Abandoned
The race to discover the secrets of the universe is always underway. In the 1980s the U.S. had a headstart with the world's largest collider but it failed.
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