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In the video for “End of the Line,” a guitar in a rocking chair symbolizes which Traveling Wilburys singer?

In the video for “End of the Line,” a guitar in a rocking chair symbolizes which Traveling Wilburys singer?

Remember when LeBron James, Chris Bosh, and Dwayne Wade teamed up? How about Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen? Well, I hate to break it to you, but those athletes got the idea of a super team from musicians. Long before LeBron announced where he was taking his talents,...

Where did Weird Al record My Bologna?

Where did Weird Al record My Bologna?

It’s difficult to imagine a world without Weird Al in it. But alas, there was a time when he wasn’t the most-famous parody musician in the world. We owe a huge debt to Dr. Demento for helping to bring Weird Al’s music to the world. After recording...

How many no. 1 Hot Country Songs does Garth Brooks have?

How many no. 1 Hot Country Songs does Garth Brooks have?

It doesn’t matter where you are, what you’re wearing, or what time of day it is — if “Friends in Low Places” comes on, every single person — old ladies, infants, social media influencers — sings along. That’s the kind of popularity Garth Brooks enjoys — and for good reason. His...

Eddie Van Halen named his son after what classical composer?

Eddie Van Halen named his son after what classical composer?

Name one thing that rocks more than classical music ... I'll wait. Fair enough, you probably named like 12 things. But still, classical music — and those that composed it — is pretty bad A. But you don't have to take my word for it. Just ask Eddie Van Halen, guitar god, who...

In “I Am the Walrus,” someone sits on a cornflake while waiting for what?

In “I Am the Walrus,” someone sits on a cornflake while waiting for what?

It's hard to believe that as broad and varied as their catalog is, along with significant changes in their style, The Beatles' major releases only span roughly a single decade. The gap from Please Please Me to Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band is only about four years, yet...

Who won the first-ever MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year in 1984?

When I was a kid I looked forward with hushed anticipation to the VMAs every year. I was the perfect target for MTV's incredible marketing engine that essentially controlled popular culture for the better part of two decades. Video of the Year was THE big one, and if the one...

What was the first heavy metal album to hit no. 1?

What was the first heavy metal album to hit no. 1?

A few years ago I caught Slayer on one of their "farewell" tours. It was sort of a mini-festival, with like 5 metal bands spanning multiple eras and subgenres. And as much as I do like a couple of Slayer albums, I realized one thing: I am not that metal....