Posts tagged with Music

Which famous musician used the pseudonym "Alexander Nevermind"?

Which famous musician used the pseudonym "Alexander Nevermind"?

Using a pseudonym in any part of the entertainment industry isn't really that uncommon. When Sheena ...

Who was the first person to be both the host and musical guest on "Saturday Night Live"?

Who was the first person to be both the host and musical guest on "Saturday Night Live"?

Over the years, some of pop culture’s biggest stars have taken on the double dare challenge at SNL, ...

Which TV show's soundtrack hit no. 1 in 1985?

Which TV show's soundtrack hit no. 1 in 1985?

It’s time for some real talk: ‘80s TV shows by far had the best music of any era. It was so good tha...

Paula Abdul was a cheerleader for which NBA team?

Paula Abdul was a cheerleader for which NBA team?

If you weren’t around for it, you might not believe just how successful Paula Abdul was as a pop sta...

Which band’s lead singer was known for his "Lizard King" persona?

Which band’s lead singer was known for his "Lizard King" persona?

Dive into the wild world of '60s and '70s rock personas, from space oddities to reptilian royalty. C...

What did Freddie Mercury almost call “Bohemian Rhapsody”?

What did Freddie Mercury almost call “Bohemian Rhapsody”?

No chorus. No hook. A six minute song that is essentially a suite and which the band referred to as ...

What group did Mick Jagger and Keith Richards play in before The Rolling Stones?

What group did Mick Jagger and Keith Richards play in before The Rolling Stones?

The Rolling Stones' first release was a self-titled debut in 1964, and as of 2024, they’ve been putt...

What inspired the song “Smoke on the Water” by Deep Purple?

What inspired the song “Smoke on the Water” by Deep Purple?

Every human being can play the riff from “Smoke on the Water” on guitar. Guitarist Ritchie Blackmore...

Which is the only girl group to have a best-selling album of the year in the U.S.?

Which is the only girl group to have a best-selling album of the year in the U.S.?

Explore the cultural impact of iconic girl groups, from The Ronettes to SWV. Discover their legacy a...

Which famous guitar player plays the solo in Michael Jackson’s “Beat It”?

Which famous guitar player plays the solo in Michael Jackson’s “Beat It”?

“Beat It” was released on the 1982 "Thriller" album and as a single in February of 1983 — and would ...

Which of these bands released an untitled album?

Which of these bands released an untitled album?

Which famous band released an untitled album that became a classic? Explore this bold move in music ...

What name did Van Halen use before getting famous?

What name did Van Halen use before getting famous?

It was the early ‘70s when Alex and Eddie Van Halen first started thinking about putting a band toge...

Who wasn't a founding member of Fleetwood Mac?

Who wasn't a founding member of Fleetwood Mac?

Test your Fleetwood Mac knowledge: from 1967 London to Rock Hall fame, can you identify who wasn't a...

Finish the lyrics: "Ice, Ice baby"

Finish the lyrics: "Ice, Ice baby"

“Ice Ice Baby” began life as a B-side for a cover of "Play That Funky Music". But the cover wasn’t w...

Who was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

Who was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

Uncover the groundbreaking first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. From soul-stirr...