MUSIC HISTORY

Who Wrote The Beatles' 'In My Life'? According to Math, It Was John Lennon

The numbers don't lie.

Why Was Paul McCartney Barefoot on the Cover of Abbey Road?

It's been 50 years since The Beatles' iconic album was released, and the conspiracy theories about Paul McCartney’s bare feet are still alive.

Spice Up Your Life With a Trip to London's Spice Girls Exhibition

Spice up your life with a trip to London.

Beatles Fans Can Soon Visit the Liverpool Site That Inspired 'Strawberry Fields Forever'

John Lennon played there as a child.

David Bowie's First Recorded Song Found in Bread Box, Heading to Auction

The lost single was rejected by a record company.

Why Do Orchestras Tune to an A Note?

Before the 20th century, concert musicians might tune their instruments to wildly different pitches, depending on where they were playing.

10 Facts About Louis Armstrong

To Louis Armstrong's millions of fans, every note the legendary musician let loose made the world feel a bit more wonderful.

Equestrian Portrait of King Philip II (Michael Jackson) by Kehinde Wiley

Michael Jackson-Themed Art Exhibit Debuts in London

From man in the mirror to man on the wall.

Not even a lineup of the world's biggest artists could save "We Are The World" from annoying listeners.

The 20 Most Annoying Songs Ever

If you don't want to spend the rest of the day humming "We Built This City," "Who Let the Dogs Out," or "We Are the World," stop reading this article right now.

Archaeologists Excavate the Field Where Woodstock Was Held

They found a lot of beer can pull tabs.

Dennis Oulds, Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

When John Lennon and Yoko Ono Mailed Acorns to World Leaders

As the saying goes, "Great oaks from little acorns grow."

11 Surprising Facts About Irving Berlin

One of the most prolific—and generous—songwriters of all time was born on this day 130 years ago.

Michael Jackson's Moonwalk Turns 35

He might have made it famous, but Jackson was far from the first to perform what street dancers called the "back float."

The Ambiguous Origins of the Hokey Pokey

Where did this quirky song come from? It's complicated.

The Sad Story of Elvis Presley's Senior Prom

Side note: he wore blue suede shoes.

ABBA Classics Sung in Swedish (and Spanish)

Mamma mia!

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10 Fascinating Facts About Ella Fitzgerald

The First Lady of Song, who once got some help from Marilyn Monroe, was the first African American woman to win a Grammy.

5 Composers Murdered by the Nazis

Theresienstadt concentration camp was an oddity, even by Nazi standards.

This Beatles Poster Breaks Down the Instruments Played in Every Fab Four Song

The long and winding road ...

One of Michael Jackson's 'Billie Jean' Gloves Can Be Yours (For the Right Price)

The crystal-covered glove is a leftie: Jackson wanted to keep his wedding ring visible on his right hand.

What's the Difference Between an Orchestra, a Symphony, and a Philharmonic?

Listen closely ...

When 'November Rain' Excited, Confused Rock Fans

Slash had no idea what it was about. Axl Rose insisted it be based on a short story. At roughly nine minutes, it stretched the patience of MTV’s viewers.

The Controversy Behind 'The Super Bowl Shuffle'

'The Super Bowl Shuffle' was billed as a song to "feed the needy." The Chicago Bears nearly fumbled it.

15 People Who Have Won at Least 15 Grammys

It takes a long time to rack up so many golden gramophones.

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