The Untold Truth Of Willie Jones, Country Music's Newest Star
From Shreveport, Louisiana, Willie Jones' music blends country, hip-hop, R&B, and gospel music, and he just released a debut album.
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The Bad Habits Frank Sinatra Took To His Grave
Frank Sinatra was never seen on stage without a glass of whiskey in his hand and a cigarette between his fingers. And not just any whiskey would do, either.
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The Truth About Frank Sinatra And Billie Holiday's Relationship
Frank Sinatra was floored when he first saw Billie Holiday sing in a nightclub in the late 1930s and even got some singing advice.
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A Look Into Randy Parton's Music Career
On Facebook, Dolly Parton paid tribute to her younger brother, Randy, calling him "a great singer, writer, and entertainer." Randy died January 21 at age 67.
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The Real Reason Dave Grohl Won't Perform Nirvana Songs
Dave Grohl has a reason he won't perform Nirvana songs ever since Kurt Cobain's suicide and the band's breakup in 1994.
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Why Whitesnake's Biggest Album Almost Didn't Happen
Whitesnake's self-titled work came very close to not happening, thanks to some unfortunate health issues and growing friction between the band's members.
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How Trent Reznor Got Started In Music
Trent Reznor is a multi-faceted artist who came from similarly humble beginnings as many other iconic musicians and pop culture icons.
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How Alice Cooper Got Its Band Name
Just as Mark Twain didn't start out that way (he was born Samuel Langhorne Clemens), Alice Cooper -- the band -- had a couple of different names along the way.
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What You Didn't Know About The Death Of Dr. Dre's Brothers
While Dre has perhaps never dealt with a health crisis on a scale as public as his brain aneurysm, it seems he's weathered as much trauma as he's had success.
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The Biggest Mysteries In Classic Rock Still Unsolved Today
Rock stars live large, so it's not surprising when they're involved in crazy mysteries. Here are the biggest mysteries in classic rock still unsolved today.
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Why The Bee Gees' Robin Gibbs Once Quit The Band
While oldest brother Barry Gibb was considered the frontman of the group, brother Robin Gibb was often regarded to be the more talented vocalist.
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The Tragic Death Of The Bee Gees' Andy Gibb
Andy Gibb launched his solo career in 1977, but would never reach the successful heights of his brothers, the Bee Gees, due to his addiction to drugs.
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The Reason Johnny Mathis Hated Two Of His Most Famous Songs
Johnny Mathis knows he has to sing his fan favorites with the perfection worthy of a standing ovation, but Mathis doesn't like some of his most famous songs.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Donna Summer
Donna Summer became the face of the 1970s dance scene and had a string of hits through the decades until her death. Her road to fame was a tragic one, however.
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The Tragic Explanation Of The Day The Music Died
The Day the Music Died was Feb. 3, 1959, when a plane crash killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper. It was a shattering end to the decade.
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The Tragic Death Of Neil Peart's Daughter
Neil Peart headed home to Toronto. His (at the time, only) daughter, Selena Taylor, was 19 and heading for college, and Peart wanted to see her off.
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What You Didn't Know About Sirimavo Bandaranaike
In 1960, Sri Lanka's Sirimavo Bandaranaike made history when she became the world's first woman to hold the position of prime minister.
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Tragic Details About These Famous DJs
For DJ's, life on the road can be challenging. From drugs and alcohol to lack of sleep and mental health problems, many fare worse than others.
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The Impressive Musical Instruments Collection Inside The Library Of Congress
The Library of Congress's Music Division was formally established in 1896, but its roots go as far back as 1815.
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The Tragic Childhood Of Korn's Jonathan Davis
Jonathan Davis' past might fuel his music, but the Korn frontman's accomplishments don't erase the darkness of his childhood.
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Why Dickey Betts Left The Allman Brothers Band
After Duane Allman's death, his partner in rock guitar innovation, Dickey Betts, had to continue on without him, and Betts would stay with the band through its wild ups and downs for three more decades.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Liberace
Liberace defined glitz and glamour. However, when the stage lights dimmed and the curtain closed, Liberace was a man at war with himself. Here's his story.
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This Was Ella Fitzgerald's Big Break
Ella Fitzgerald is undoubtedly one of the greatest singers ever. And, like many extraordinary talents, her rise to fame seemed to have come out of nowhere. But Fitzgerald worked hard to find success and a last-second decision helped propel her to stardom.
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Why Louis Armstrong Kept So Many Newspaper Clippings Of Himself
Louis Armstrong was more than just a jazz pioneer. The incredibly talented musician also had a peculiar habit, one that made his life what's been described as "one of the most well documented private lives of any American artist."
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Doobie Brothers
The Doobie Brothers have won Grammy Awards, sold nearly 50 million records, and been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Here's their story.
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Why Lawrence Of Arabia Was Forced To Execute Someone From His Own Band
In his book, Lawrence recounts adventures and death-defying self-mythologizing during his time as a British intelligence officer working to take down the Ottoman Empire during World War I. Thanks to the 1962 film starring Peter O'Toole, it's even more difficult to separate fact from fiction.
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How Marilyn Monroe Helped Ella Fitzgerald's Career
Everyone needs a little help from their friends. Even a legend like Ella Fitzgerald. The singer gained popularity in the 1940s, performing jazz and classics in small clubs. But despite her talent, racial barriers and her looks held back her career. Until she became friends with Marilyn Monroe.
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