If you're going to run for Governor of the State of Oklahoma, it only stands to reason you'll want endorsements from, say, goth-rock performer Marilyn Manson. At least that's the case if you're Joe Exotic.
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Joseph Allen Maldonado-Passage né Schreibvogel, better known as Joe Exotic. Among his many reputed talents, was apparently... music? But was he singing a song of truth or pure fabrication?
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KISS: They're legends. They rock and roll all night, while still finding the energy to party every day. And they wear a ton of makeup.
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The year was 1991, and Willie Nelson's son, William Hugh Nelson Jr., was 33 years old. On Christmas Day, Billy Nelson was found dead in his home.
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Apart from David Bowie, it's hard to name any artist who has reinvented himself as many times as Ozzy Osbourne. From legendary Black Sabbath frontman to one of the most definitive 1980s metal artist, he has both seen and been through it all.
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For avid fans who yearned for a Led Zeppelin reunion, it's been a long lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time. Here's how they got that wild name.
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Dave Mustaine is famous for two things. The guitarist-singer is the main man of Megadeth, one of the biggest bands in trash metal and a proud member of the genre's "Big Four" bands. On the other, he started his long way toward this position by getting kicked out of the biggest band of the genre.
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Flea, the bass player of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, is one of the most influential bassists of his generation. But how much is that influence worth?
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Lionel Richie isn't just a star; he's a pop culture supernova. Originally, Richie sang for the Commodores. Unfortunately, outshining a bunch of less famous musicians is basically why the "Hello" singer said goodbye to the Commodores. This is the real reason Lionel Richie left the Commodores.
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Mary Austin, long-term love of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury, had a fascinating relationship with him. Here's the story behind the love of Mercury's life.
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Every so often, famous musicians have to cancel their tours, and every so often, the reasons behind those cancellations are pretty extreme.
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The music industry has seen plenty of strife, not to mention a steady string of litigation, and here are some of the silliest lawsuits that band members have ever filed against each other.
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Bon Jovi is a household name. But the members of this group have suffered their fair share of setbacks. Here’s the tragic real-life story of Bon Jovi.
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For at least two people out there, it's time to finally stop believin'. In the wake of accusations that bassist Ross Valory and drummer Steve Smith were engaged in an "ill-conceived coup d'etat" to usurp control of the band's name and relevant IP, both musicians will be sailing away from Journey.
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Sid Vicious lived and died tragically, but how much was his mother, Anne Beverley, involved in his fall?
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Life hasn't been easy for Carlos Santana. In fact, it's been a long and bumpy road to legendary status for the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer.
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Guns N' Roses has existed since 1985. As one might assume from a group that has rocked for so long, there have been a few lineup changes over the years.
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For decades, Motley Crue has been a borderline unavoidable presence for even the most casual rock fan. Time after time, they've been bombarding us with hit songs, bad behavior, Netflix specials about songs and bad behavior ... well, you get the idea. But how much have they made?
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On February 24, 2020, Rolling Stone dropped a bomb for the metalheads looking forward to Metallica's upcoming festival gigs: The metal juggernaut has canceled its appearances on both May's Sonic Temple festival and September's Louder than Life. Here's why.
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Musicians are the mouthpieces of humanity, so when they pass away, it’s hard to process. From rising stars to legends, here are the musicians we lost in 2020.
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James Taylor has created emotional and soothing jams, but his life has been far from smooth. So let's take a look at the tragic life of James Taylor.
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Bob Seger plugged away at music for more than 50 years. From his athletic background to the real reason he retired, here's the untold truth about Bob Seger.
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Musicians are always unpredictable. Especially when a live camera is pointed at them. Here are musicians who lost it on live TV.
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R.E.M. dominated alternative radio, MTV, and the charts in the '80s and '90s, but afterwards, what happened to the four musicians who changed music history?
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Picking a band name isn't easy. Often, it takes a few tries to get it right, even for groups that have become iconic. And some of the original names of legendary bands are dumb, confusing, and downright terrible.
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Jimmy Buffett has lived a colorful life. So today, we're finally going to find that lost shaker of salt as we look at the untold truth of Jimmy Buffett.
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Over the last five decades, the members of Fleetwood Mac have weathered a bevy of tumultuous relationships and numerous changes of staff.
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