The Untold Truth Of Country Music Legend Kitty Wells
It's hard to believe today, but there was a time when record companies didn't think women belonged in country music. Kitty Wells changed all that.
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What Was The Last Album Marvin Gaye Recorded Before He Died?
Marvin Gaye met a tragic, untimely death, but is last album was one of his most well-received. "Midnight Love" was a huge critical and commercial success.
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Movies That Used Black Sabbath Songs The Best
When used properly, a classic Black Sabbath track can make a scene legendary. Here are the movies that used Black Sabbath songs the best.
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Why So Many Famous Musicians Sell Their Music Catalogs
When someone writes and publishes a song, they own certain rights to it. In essence, that means that whenever the song is performed the songwriter gets paid.
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The Truth About Loretta Lynn's Relationship With Her Husband Doolittle
Loretta Lynn's nearly 50-year marriage was volatile, but there was love there. Here is the truth about her relationship with her husband, Doolittle.
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The Surprising Spot Where Pink Floyd Recorded Some Of Their Albums
Pink Floyd members Gilmour, Mason, and Wright used a surprising spot to record songs that ultimately wound up on the "Momentary Lapse of Reason" album.
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The Truth About Loretta Lynn's Relationship With Designer Tim Cobb
Country music superstar Loretta Lynn -- singer, songwriter, author -- is widely recognized for her talent. She's also recognized for her brilliant gowns.
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Why Janis Joplin Bought A Headstone For Bessie Smith
Janis Joplin was greatly influenced by blues singers that came before her. She even bought a headstone for Bessie Smith. Here's why.
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What's The Last Album Meat Loaf Recorded Before His Death?
Rock star and actor Meat Loaf, born Marvin Aday, had a prolific career on screen, stage, and the studio. Was he still working and creating, right until the end?
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The Tragic Truth Behind Soul Asylum's Runaway Train Video
Soul Asylum's "Runaway Train" music video famously featured 36 real missing children. However, the song was not written with missing children in mind.
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The Story About One Of Loretta Lynn's Banned Songs
Across the United States, 60 radio stations opted not to play the song — and it was even denounced by a preacher in Lynn's home state of Kentucky.
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The Only Songs Pink Floyd's Drummer Sings In
Here are the four songs where Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason provided lead vocals for the band.
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How Def Leppard Ended Up With An Album Cover That Was Offered To Pink Floyd
It's the album covers for the rock band Pink Floyd that Hipgnosis is arguably most well-known for. Of course, not every idea presented to the band was a winner.
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This Was The Name Of Debbie Harry's First Band
Debbie Harry is a famous singer who rose to fame in the late '70s as the frontwoman of the iconic band, Blondie. She became a recognizable figure of the era.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Sinead O'Connor
Born in Ireland, Sinéad O'Connor's music career began in the 1980s with "The Lion and the Cobra." Her most well-known single is "Nothing Compares 2 U."
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The Truth About James Taylor And Joni Mitchell's Relationship Today
James Taylor and Joni Mitchell are two of the most well-known artists of their time. They used to be a romantic couple, and now remain good friends.
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Who Is Tom Whalley And Why Does He Control Tupac's Estate?
After Tupac's death, his mother, Afeni Shakur, inherited his estate. Afeni had set up a trust for her son's music rights and named Tom Whalley as the executor.
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The Most Influential Rock Bands Of All Time
These bands have left an indelible mark on music and bands that came after. Not an exhaustive list, here are some of the most influential bands of all time.
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The Truth About James Taylor's Wife Caroline Smedvig
James Taylor's had a well-publicized marriage to musician Carly Simon, but his current wife is Caroline Smedvig. Here's the story behind their relationship.
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Here's Who Inherited Selena's Money After She Died
Selena Quintanilla Pérez, the crossover Tejano music superstar, was murdered by a fan, age 23. Conflict continues for control of her story and artistic legacy.
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The Real Reason Coldplay Won't Make Music After 2025
Formed by university students in London, British rock band Coldplay has topped the charts in both the U.S. and the U.K. for over two decades.
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This Was The First Rock Band To Play Carnegie Hall
Carnegie Hall, known for classical music, is one of the most iconic and historic music venues in New York, but it also hosted its fair share of rock n' roll.
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How Did Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes Get Her Nickname?
Lisa Lopes was one-third of the musical hip-hop group called TLC and went by the name Left Eye. She would have a short and controversial life.
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How Many Times Has Willie Nelson Been Arrested?
Willie Nelson is considered one of Country Music's "Outlaws". Here is how time the songwriter has been arrested.
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The Surprising Way Johnny Cash Remembered The Lyrics To One Of His Songs
One of Johnny Cash's hit songs, "I'd Still Be There," came to him in a dream, but he quickly forgot the lyrics. Here's how he remembered them.
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Things About Crazy Town's Shifty Shellshock Only Superfans Know
Mostly remembered for the song "Butterfly," Crazy Town was formed by Bret "Epic" Mazur and Seth Binzer, as known by his stage name, Shifty Shellshock, in 1995.
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The Truth About James Taylor's Relationship With Carole King
Two of the biggest names in the history of popular music, particularly when it comes to songs from the 1960s and 1970s, are Carole King and James Taylor.
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