The Terrible Backstory Behind Elvis' Final Album
It is impossible to get an objective read on anyone's life, and the life of Elvis Presley is more difficult to pin down than most.
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The Real Reason Bruce Springsteen Was Kicked Out Of His First Band
It's not uncommon that the first musical project that a musician picks up won't be their last. Such was the case with Bruce Springsteen.
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Times Bands Butchered Their Songs On Purpose
Sometimes rebellion comes in the form of butchering the very thing that bands are being used to commodify: their own songs.
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The Truth About Madonna's First Band
Madonna once described her early musical training, playing instruments and writing music for the first time, as "one of the happiest times of my life."
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Musicians Who Died And Were Brought Back To Life
Quite a few famous musicians have died tragically young. Some, however, died young ... and were brought back to life.
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Insane Times Music Artists Were Screwed Over By Their Recording Companies
Record companies are out to make money, and there's a lot of shadiness going on that proves they don't care how they do it, they're perfectly happy to get rich off the backs of the music artists with the real talent. Here are insane times music artists were screwed over by their recording companies.
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The Truth About Johnny Cash And June Carter's Relationship
Back in the early days, Johnny Cash was racking up hits and popularity. But how was his relationship with his wife, June Carter?
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The Truth About Trent Reznor's Time In The Manson Murder House
A few weeks after Trent Reznor began renting the house at 10050 Cielo Drive, a friend of his noticed something.
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The Bizarre History Of Ska Music
Ska dominated much of the American mainstream rock sound of the mid-to-late '90s and hasn't totally gone away since. This is the bizarre history of ska music.
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The Real Reason Vince Clarke Left Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode has always been a group subject to drama as intense as their music.
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The Truth About Neil Young And Rick James' Motown Band
Neil Young and Rick James. You probably don't associate the two music legends with each other. But at one time they made sweet music together.
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The Popular Songs That Led Zeppelin Ripped Off
Sometimes even the greatest musicians need a little bit of inspiration from others. That's certainly the case for the English rock band Led Zeppelin.
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Here's Why Aerosmith's Drummer Tried To Sue The Band
American rock band Aerosmith has been playing together for 50 years. But they're still prone to feuds.
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The Hidden Meaning Of The Eagles' Hotel California
"Hotel California" by the Eagles has inspired more than its fair share of theories and discussion since its release in 1976. But what's it really mean?
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The Real Reason Duran Duran's Original Singer Quit The Band
It's hard to imagine what it must feel like to miss out on being in an iconic band.. It's a feeling that English singer-songwriter Stephen Duffy is familiar with, having departed from '80s new romantic staple Duran Duran in 1979 shortly before the band signed with EMI in 1980.
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The Truth About Don Henley And Stevie Nicks' Relationship
Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks' short-lived fling with Don Henley in the mid-seventies sparked inspiration for a song off of the band's 1979 album "Tusk."
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The Untold Truth Of Elvis' Last Show
The last live show that Presley ever performed occurred in 1977. The day was June 26, a date that kept popping up in Elvis history. Was it coincidence?
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The Tragic Death Of The Doors' Ray Manzarek
Besides creating the unique keyboard riffs that kicked off Doors hits like "Light My Fire," Ray Manzarek in essence functioned as the band's bass player.
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Whatever Happened To Smashing Pumpkins Bassist D'arcy Wretzky?
Longtime Smashing Pumpkins bass player D'arcy Wretzky played a pivotal role in the formation and early success of the '90s grunge band, serving as a core member for the rock outfit's first five albums. But now she's off the radar. Whatever happened to her?
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Why Blink-182 Fired Their Original Drummer
Blink-182 was totally different when the band first started. As what will surely come as a surprise to many, Travis Barker wasn't the band's first drummer.
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The Truth About Tina Turner And Elton John's Feud
In 1994, Elton John's classic, "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," was released. A day earlier, Tina Turner's single, "What's Love Got to Do with It," dropped.
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Whatever Happened To Tracy Chapman?
Tracy Chapman is well regarded as a thoughtful, introspective singer-songwriter, producing tracks like "Fast Car" and "Give Me One Reason." So what happened?
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Here's How Free Bird Became A Concert Tradition
If you've ever been to a concert and in between a song break or a lull in the show, heard someone shout from the back of the crowd, "Free Bird!", there's actually a fascinating history behind it.
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The Most Disastrous Band Reunions In Music History
When famous bands reunite, it can be wonderful or horrible. These are the stories of the band reunions that were a terrible idea and never should have happened.
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The Real Reason Guns N' Roses Hasn't Released A New Album In 11 Years
In 1987, Guns N' Roses released their first album, Appetite for Destruction, to a thunderous response. They went on to become one of the biggest names in rock. So where have they been the last 11 years?
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The Rolling Stones Songs Bob Dylan Wishes He Wrote
Bob Dylan could easily be considered one of the greatest songwriters of all time. Like all artists, though, Dylan admires the work of his fellow musicians.
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The Truth About Iggy Pop And David Bowie's Relationship
When David Bowie died on January 10, 2016, Iggy Pop confessed to The New York Times Bowie had "resurrected" him. Here's the story of their relationship.
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