The True Stories Behind These Metallica Songs
When you think of metal music, a few key influential bands immediately come to mind. Judas Priest. Motörhead. Iron Maiden. And, of course, Metallica.
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Every Member Of Ghost Explained
Ghost is not just a metal band. They are an entire phantasmagoria, haunted by the lore and rumors dreamed up by their lead singer and mastermind, Tobias Forge.
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How Sam Cooke Inspired One Of Smokey Robinson's Most Well-Known Songs
It's likely that every American soul singer has in some way been inspired by Sam Cooke — and Smokey Robinson is no exception.
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The Inspiration Behind These Popular Santana Songs
Carlos Santana is a legend, with his distinctive guitar sound and musical collaborations his calling card. Here are some of the inspirations behind his songs.
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Kurt Cobain Hated The Lyrics From Two Of The Biggest Rock Bands Of All Time
Nirvana's Kurt Cobain was apparently disdainful toward the lyrics of at least two 1970s rock heavyweights. Here's why.
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The Truth And Myth Behind The 1937 Death Of Bessie Smith
Bessie Smith, a pioneer blues singer, is remembered for her powerful voice and vast musical influence. Here is the truth and myth behind her 1937 death.
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The Truth About Chris Cornell's Relationship With Chester Bennington
When it comes to rockstars, Chris Cornell and Chester Bennington are two of the most epic figures to rise to prominence in the last 30 years.
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Vince McMahon Has A Very Predictable Favorite Band
Watch Vince McMahon in action during any of his WWE events, and it's no stretch to say the man brought a rock music sensibility to pro wrestling.
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Weird Al's 'Trapped In The Drive-Thru' Samples A Band That Once Refused To Work With Him
"Weird Al" Yankovic has been creating his parodies of pop music and culture for decades. Some artists are more cooperative with the effort than others.
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Behind The Two Paul McCartney Songs That Expressed His Unhappiness With John Lennon
Here's the story behind the two songs where Paul McCartney vented out against John Lennon following the Beatles' 1970 breakup.
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What Happened To The Tiger From Michael Jackson's Thriller Album Art?
Michael Jackson is one of the most iconic performers of all time with "Thriller" being the most popular album ever. Here's the story album cover's tiger.
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Titanic's Only Japanese Survivor Was The Grandfather Of An Influential Musician
Masabumi Hosono was a civil servant who survived the sinking of the Titanic and documented it. His grandson would become one of Japan's most iconic musicians.
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Here's Who Inherited Johnny Cash's Wealth After He Died
Famed country singer Johnny Cash had five kids, but how many received his inheritance? There's an interesting story behind this question — let's take a look.
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The Real Meanings Behind These Slipknot Songs
Slipknot has a long history of rocking out with heavy tunes, but what do the songs actually mean?
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The Tragic 1999 Murder Of Funk Legend Roger Troutman Explained
The tragic 1999 killing of funk legend Roger Troutman shocked his family and fans. Here is the murder-suicide, explained.
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Michael Jackson Had Over 100 Unreleased Songs By The Time Of His Death
Most of Michael Jackson's songs are beloved tracks that have stood the test of time. He had over 100 unreleased songs, however, that never saw the light of day.
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Musicians Who Tried To Prevent Their Song From Becoming A Hit
While these songs have reached the top of the charts and become classics on the radio, the musicians who wrote them didn't want them to be a hit.
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How David Crosby Possibly Changed George Harrison's Music At A House Party
David Crosby once encountered George Harrison of The Beatles at a house party, and played in instrumental role in influencing his musical direction.
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True Stories Behind These Popular CCR Songs
Every song has a story, and Creedence Clearwater Revival, aka CCR, made sure of it. These are the true stories behind some of CCR's most iconic songs.
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Why David Crosby Can't Stand Ex-Bandmate Graham Nash
Here's a closer look at the ongoing feud between former Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young bandmates David Crosby and Graham Nash.
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Johnny Depp's Band Featured The Final Recording Of A Legendary Actor
Johnny Depp is known for his movie roles, but he's also in a band called "Hollywood Vampires." His band featured the final recording of a famous actor.
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The True Story Of Rick James' Torture Arrest
Rick James might have pioneered a unique genre of music, with hits that continue to get play, but there was also a much darker side to the artist.
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How Much Was Monty Norman, Composer Of The James Bond Theme, Worth When He Died?
Monty Norman, who wrote the James Bond theme song, passed away on July 11 2022. His legacy is in music but here's what his net worth was when he died.
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What Was The First Major League Baseball Team To Use Organ Music?
The organ is a staple of the background music of many major league baseball stadiums. This was the first baseball team to entertain fans with organ music.
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Bill Wyman's Son Did Not Marry Who You'd Expect
Ex-Rolling Stone Bill Wyman dated 13-year-old Mandy Smith and then married her at 18, divorcing two years later. Then his son Stephen got in on the act.
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What Was Mary Kay Letourneau's Relationship With Her First Husband Like?
The story of teacher Mary Kay Letourneau, convicted of sexual abuse of a 12-year-old student, includes the story of the man to whom she was married at the time.
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Famous Musicians Who Died In Their 40s
Music lives on forever — even if the amazing artists who created it leave us earlier than expected, like the 12 on the following list, who died in their 40s.
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