Classic Albums Turning 50 In 2024
Several albums released in 1974 have proven to be true classics, works that withstood the test of time and continue to reach new listeners some 50 years later.
Read MoreSeveral albums released in 1974 have proven to be true classics, works that withstood the test of time and continue to reach new listeners some 50 years later.
Read MoreEnya has become a byword for haunting, evocative music. But, despite her massive success, Enya is notoriously private, and there's much more behind the voice.
Read MoreSinger Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009. But there are conflicting reports around his final meal and last hours alive. Here's what we know.
Read MoreThe Clash's longest lead singer, main songwriter, and guitarist, Joe Strummer had a lot of influence on the band's music. Here's a look at his tragic story.
Read MoreDolly Parton is one of 12 siblings, but her baby brother Larry tragically died just days after his birth when the country icon was 9 years old.
Read MoreFelicia Montealegre and Leonard Bernstein seemed like a perfect match, but as their relationship unfolded over the decades it was tumultuous and complicated.
Read MoreWhen Bob Marley died in 1981, he left behind a band of remarkably talented reggae legends known as the Wailers. Here's what happened to them.
Read MoreBeyond leaving behind his fortune to specific individuals, Leonard Bernstein also made sure his estate and legacy would help further art and music education.
Read MoreIn 1992 Queen Latifah's brother died tragically in a motorcycle crash while riding the Kawasaki she had given him as a birthday gift for his 23rd birthday.
Read MoreLegendary singer-songwriter David Bowie had a very complicated relationship with his first wife, Angie. Here's the full story behind their unique bond.
Read MorePaul McCartney has continued to perform concerts long after the Beatles. He is well known as a stellar performer, and his staff are held to high standards.
Read MoreCountry music pioneer and icon Hank Williams changed the the sound of the genre. Though he died at just 29, here's how he won a Pulitzer Prize.
Read MoreDavid Bowie and Bob Dylan's paths crossed several times over the years, but they didn't have much of a relationship. Here's why they weren't close.
Read MoreDolly Parton's huge family might have been monetarily poor, but they were rich in love and values. Here's what her mountain upbringing was really life.
Read MoreIn music as in life, nothing lasts forever, and the curtain will one day fall on even the most legendary acts. Here are some who've called it quits in 2023.
Read MoreDolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" was released in 1974. The song was written about a real situation in her life, but it wasn't about a love affair.
Read MoreFormer Genesis singer Peter Gabriel released the popular tune "Don't Give Up" with Kate Bush in 1986. Here's what inspired this classic song.
Read MoreSinger and actor Frank Sinatra had a number of health issues in his later years, and he died on May 14, 1998. Here's what his reported last meal was.
Read MoreBeginning in the 1990s, VH1's "Pop-Up Video" took the music video world by storm, offering tidbits of info and gossip to viewers. Here's what happened to it.
Read MoreBad Wolves might not be a household name, but their cover of "Zombie" launched their fame. Like any other metal band, though, they have had their ups and downs.
Read MoreWhitney Houston relationship with her former assisstant, Robyn Crawford, had its ups and downs over the years. Here's what it was like when the singer died.
Read MoreKnown for such classic songs like "Smoke on the Water" and "Woman for Tokyo," Deep Purple has been cranking out music for decades, amidst personal tragedies.
Read MoreLegendary Doors singer-songwriter James Douglas Morrison died on July 3, 1971, of heart failure. Here's the last thing he ate before his passing.
Read MoreNirvana was the biggest band in rock for a while but that ended when Kurt Cobain died by suicide at his home. Here's what happened to his Seattle house.
Read MoreCountry singer Patsy Cline died in a plane crash in 1963, but her only known will was never legally executed. Here's who inherited her fortune after she died.
Read MoreFrom the controversial to the sublime, here are a handful of live performances so powerful that they turned these musicians into larger-than-life legends.
Read MoreMF DOOM died on October 31, 2020. His wife broke the news on December 31, 2020, and we learned more about the legendary rapper's passing in 2023.
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