When The Kinks released "Lola," most people didn't realize it was about a transvestite.
The Blues Traveler song "Hook" is a Peter Pan reference, but also about the catchy hook of the song, which is what "brings you back."
An unexpected guest vocal: Marianne Faithfull on the Metallica song "The Memory Remains." A star in the '60s, this collaboration helped revive her career.
"Stop Your Sobbing" was first recorded by The Kinks in 1964. It became the Pretenders first single 15 years later, leading to a relationship between Ray Davies and Chrissie Hynde.
Grazing In The Grass by The Friends Of Distinction was the first big hit to use the phrase "dig it" in the lyric.
Stevie Wonder was 12 years old when he released his first #1 hit, "Fingertips (Part 2)." He had to wait 22 years for his next one: "Part Time Lover."
What happens when Kurt Cobain, Iron Maiden and Johnny Lydon are told to lip-synch? Some hilarious "performances."
Kiss is the subject of many outlandish rumors - some of which happen to be true. See if you can spot the fakes.
Dean's saga began with "Ariel," a song about falling in love with a Jewish girl from New Jersey.
The lead singer and pianist for Procol Harum, Gary talks about finding the musical ideas to match the words.
How a country weeper and a blues number made "rolling stone" the most popular phrase in rock.
Did Al play on a Beach Boys record? Did he have beef with George Lucas and Coolio? See if you can spot weird but true stories.
