Only a super-fan would know all 10 of these unusual facts…
Pop Stars
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On a sweltering day in July 1959, thousands of mourners gathered to pay tribute to one of the most influential musical artists of the 20th century. Among the pallbearers were …
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When most of us are 14 years old, we’re clumsily navigating the early years of high school. When R&B superstar Aaliyah was 14, she was recording her debut album – …
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Brothers Phil and Don Everly helped shape the sound of rock ‘n’ roll…
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Dick Clark, who was born Nov. 30, 1929, made “American Bandstand” an American institution, hosting the storied song-and-dance show from 1956 to 1989.
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Just 13 when he rose to stardom as one half of rap duo Kris Kross.
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Big hair, skimpy skirts, fashion-forward styling—and don’t forget the voice. Smart and talented, Estelle Bennett was the oldest and some say the prettiest of the Ronettes, the girl group that …
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Elvis Presley was a superstar for a whole lot of reasons, not the least of which was his down-home charm. When he wasn’t singing or acting, Elvis was delighting fans …
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Just before his death 25 years ago today, Roy Orbison told Rolling Stone that he couldn’t sum up his life in a paragraph, but might be able to do it …
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One of the hottest musical styles of the 1960s was also one of the simplest…