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10 Bands Who Changed Their Names Right Before They Got Famous That Will Make You Wonder "What If"

By Tanya
Listening to music when we were young was basically the most important thing we did. It helped us determine who had the same taste as we did, and obviously who was the coolest. Everyone had a set hierarchy for which bands were the best, but how much did the band name impact your choice? Band names were obviously a very important part of the appeal. They put a lot of effort into picking out the names, but what if they had gone with another option? A rose by any other name would smell as sweet right? Well, now you can

90s

25 Years After Snow Released 'Informer' Where Is He 'Licky Boom Boom' Now?

By Tanya
Darrin Kenneth O'Brien may not be a name you know, but that's because he has been going by 'Snow' since the early 90s. Chances are, you remember his famous one hit wonder "Informer" from 1992, and while you may not actually know the words, it probably never stopped you from trying to sing along. It has been 25 years since we all became obsessed with the reggae styling of the Canadian rapper, but where has he gone now? Honestly, does anyone really know where he came from? Don't worry, we've got answers! YouTubeO'Brien was born in Toronto, Ontario, and lived

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23 Songs Turning 20 In 2018, Just In Case You Wanted To Feel Old

By Meg
2018 is (hopefully) going to be better than 2017. Get those resolutions ready, because it's the year of YOU! Unless, of course, your resolution was to not cry in a corner about how old you are...because this list of songs that are turning 20 years old in 2018 are bound to send you into a fit. Sorry about that. 1. "...Baby One More Time" by Britney Spears2. "The Boy Is Mine" by Brandy and Monica3. "Stop" by Spice Girls4. "I Don't To Wait" by Paula Cole5. "Gettin' Jiggy Wit It"6. "Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)" by Jay-Z7. "Doo

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7 Facts About Abba That'll Make You Say "Mamma Mia"

By Tanya
We all grew up listening to ABBA, mostly because our moms were all obsessed. The disco trend was mostly over by our childhoods, but our moms refused to let it go. The catchy melodies and wacky outfits made them seem like a children's show, as long as you didn't pay too much attention to the words. The band is so iconic that their music has been turned into a Broadway musical, which then became a movie starring Meryl Streep. There is even a sequel coming out next year! There are just endless possibilities for this band! But how much do

Retro

The True Story Behind "The Sound of Music" Is Even Better Than Whiskers On Kittens

By Jon
When Julie Andrews brought the sound of music down from the mountains and into our hearts, she brought with it a love for the real-life von Trapp family, who the story was based on. The movie follows the autobiography of the real Maria von Trapp, who was a nun that became a part of an Austrian family before the Nazi occupation in World War II. The film accurately portrays a lot about their lives and demeanor, but in Maria's published memoirs (that the film was based on) it is easy to see how much becomes simple Hollywood figment. Here are

00s

Here's What Enrique Iglesias Has Been Up To Since He Became Our Hero, Baby

By Jon
Enrique Iglesias is without a doubt one of the most nostalgic voices from our younger days, and even hearing those opening verses will send you into a tailspin down memory lane. Most of us started getting to know the singer in 2001, with the release of his Escape album, with award-winning radio hits like "Hero," "Don't Turn Off The Lights," and "Escape." Enrique has been no stranger to industry triumph, having over 150 number-one hits across all the Billboard charts,including five Billboard Hot 100 top five singles. In his personal life too, he has had much to be proud

70s

The Infamous Murder That Shook The Music Industry And Ended The Career Of One Of Music's Biggest Stars

By Sandra
At the peak of his career the “Prince of Motown” had his life taken away by the person who gave him that life in the first place. After his soulful voice brought us hits like “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)” and “Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)” the singer with a 25-year recording career wouldn’t give us another hit. On April 1, 1984, Marvin Gaye was shot and killed by his own father, just one day shy of his 45th birthday. The physical cause of Gaye’s death was straight-forward, ”Gunshot wound to chest perforating heart,
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