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Tim Curry, Nell Campbell, and Patricia Quinn in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975).

14 Facts About The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Many movies can claim the title “cult classic,” but few have ever embodied that term quite like 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show.'

Deborah Foreman and Nicolas Cage are, like, totally bitchin' in Valley Girl (1983).

13 For Sure Facts About 'Valley Girl'

Here are 13 fascinating facts about the movie that gave Nicolas Cage his first starring role.

A Scientific Explanation for Why Everyone Hates Nickelback

They're too good at what they do.

25 Things You Should Know About Austin

A few facts about how residents are keeping Texas' capital city weird.

The Original Telephone: The Bizarre Musical Language of Jean-François Sudre

Before Bell, Grey, Reis, Bourseul, and Edison, there was a little-known French musician and inventor named Jean-François Sudre.

13 Variations on "Sex, Drugs, and Rock 'n' Roll" From Around the World

Turns out this expression of unbridled hedonism isn't so modern after all.

When Elvis Performed On an Aircraft Carrier

“This is the first time the Hancock is going to rock and roll while still anchored."

Dan Aykroyd And Tom Hanks star in Dragnet (1987).

8 Movie Star-Filled Music Videos from the 1980s

Musicians aren’t the only entertainers who like to flex their performing muscles; actors occasionally can’t resist the lure of regular MTV rotation.

13 Facts About Raffi That’ll Shake Your Sillies Out

Kids around the world treasure his toe-tapping tunes.

11 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Film Composers

Sometimes, the best work is the stuff that doesn't get noticed.

10 Awesome Outdoor Music Venues Around the World

With Festival Season rapidly approaching, take a moment to appreciate the stunning array of elite music venues around the world.

A Brief History of the Devil's Tritone

Music is a powerful thing: It can raise our spirits, carry us through athletic challenges, and make us weep. Its very fabric is a source of power and intrigue, too, since just a measly few tones might do anything from shatter glass to manifest the Devil’s

12 Facts About 'Eddie and the Cruisers'

Here's the story of how a box office dud ended up selling over three million copies of its soundtrack, and spawning a sequel.

10 Facts About The Beatles' "Please Please Me" Album

Released 53 years ago, The Fab Four's debut album was recorded in less than 13 hours.

6 Songs About Bananas

Six songs. Featuring bananas.

Add Old CDs to Your Spotify Collection With This App

It's time to break your CD collection out of storage.

When Lou Reed Was Deemed Too Punk For London

Thirty-nine years ago, Lou Reed had a string of shows cancelled because of a few rowdy Brits.

10 Folk Facts About Bob Dylan's First Album

It was known as a flop.

Why Debbie Deb’s Record Label Hired Imposters To Replace Her

They pulled a "Milli Vanilli kind of thing."

Punk Rock Memorabilia Worth Millions To Be Burned For Sex Pistols Anniversary

Joe Corré, son of Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLara and punk fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, has announced plans to burn his entire collection of punk memorabilia on November 26th, the 40th anniversary of the release of the Sex Pistols’ “Anarchy in t

7 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Roadies

They really wish you'd stop calling them 'roadies'—and chances are, all they want is a nice hot shower.

7 Surprising Secret Shows From Big-Time Artists

Here are some noteworthy instances in which fans got closer to their favorite rock stars than they had ever expected.

25 Things You Should Know About Vienna

14. Get your waltz on at one of the more than 450 balls taking place in the Austrian city annually.

11 Pieces of Piercing Bagpiping Slang

Dust off your feather bonnet and get out that kilt—today is International Bagpipe Day!

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