MUSIC

Some, like Paul McCartney’s Höfner 500/1 violin bass, have since been recovered, but the whereabouts of other famous guitars—like Eric Clapton’s “Beano ‘Burst”—remain a mystery.

Michael Sembello’s synth-driven hit song from ‘Flashdance’ is rumored to have been inspired by William Lustig's 1980 slasher classic, ‘Maniac.’ But as it turns out, the true story is even weirder.

Featuring rappers Chris “Mac Daddy” Kelly and Chris “Daddy Mac” Smith, Kris Kross rose to international fame with their infectious 1992 debut single, “Jump.” The duo rocked mega-baggy jeans, baseball caps, and oversized sports jerseys—all worn backward.

Which single was topping the charts when you were suiting up in a cap and gown?

The Route 91 Harvest Festival, Astroworld, South by Southwest, and more have been afflicted by tragedy.

You’ve hummed along to them in the car, belted them out in the shower, and performed them on karaoke night. But do you really know what the lyrics to even some of your favorite songs are talking about?

Put your knowledge of music and cinematic history to the test.

Behind the bands Pink Floyd, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Hootie & the Blowfish were their less-famous namesakes.

Researchers speculate that ingesting lead may have contributed to the famous composer’s hearing loss and other unexplained ailments.

The rapper-turned-actor dedicated the book to his penis.

Taylor Swift is just the latest in a long line of musicians who like to employ a “fade-out,” where the song gets gradually quieter in the closing seconds.

How Johann Sebastian Bach and the Little Rock Nine inspired one of The Beatles’ biggest hits—and one of the most covered songs ever recorded.