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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Tragic Details Found In Leon Wilkeson's Autopsy Report
Lynyrd Skynyrd bassist Leon Wilkeson died of natural causes in 2001.
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Disturbing Details Found In Dimebag Darrell's Autopsy Report
The autopsy of Pantera and Damageplan guitarist Dimebag Darrell Abbott revealed some tragic details about his murder.
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The Star Billie Holiday Named Herself After
Billie Holiday is considered to be one of the greatest Jazz singers of all time. Her 1939 song "Strange Fruit" became her biggest hit and made Holiday a star.
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The Tragic Death Of Dennis Wilson Explained
Beach Boys drummer Dennis Wilson was only 39 when he died on December 28, 1983, at Marina Del Rey, California.
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The Truth About The Eagles' Hotel California Album Art
The Eagles' "Hotel California" album art has raised theories about its meaning for nearly five decades. Here is the truth about the meaning behind the art.
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Classic Country Mysteries That Remain Unsolved To This Day
For anyone who loves classic country, true crime, or just a good brainteaser, these are the classic country mysteries that remain unsolved to this day.
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The Real Meaning Behind Turning Japanese By The Vapors
The real meaning behind "Turning Japanese" by The Vapors has a lot of fan theories behind it. But the song writer said none of those are accurate.
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Rolling Stone Originally Slammed AC/DC's First Album. Here's What The Magazine Said
Rolling Stone originally slammed AC/DC's first album, calling it "calculated stupidity." Here's what else the magazine said.
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This Musician Was Almost The Lead Singer Of Led Zeppelin
When Jimmy Page was putting together Led Zeppelin following the dissolution of The Yardbirds, he approached one teenaged singer to see if he was interested.
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The Truth About The Beach Boys Album Smiley Smile
Despite its commercial failure, the Beach Boys' 1967 album Smiley Smile ultimately had major ramifications for the group's career going forward.
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The Real Meaning Behind The Album Desperado By The Eagles
At first, an album was just a collection of tracks by an artist or band. Eventually, they were created thematically, with underlying meaning, like "Desperado."
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Here's Who Inherited Marvin Gaye's Estate When He Died
R&B icon Marvin Gaye was killed by his father at 44 years old. Here is who inherited his estate when he died.
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