Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower (1890-1969) served as 34th President of the United States (1953-61). His tenure saw the rise of rock 'n' roll, Elvis Presley, and the beginning of the Space Race.
The You Me at Six song "The Dilemma" got its title from the Vince Vaughn movie of the same name.
Debbie Gibson was 17 years old when "Foolish Beat" topped the Hot 100. This gave her the honor of becoming the youngest artist ever to write, perform, and produce a #1 single.
Phil Collins' "I Missed Again" was originally "I Miss You, Babe," and was a very somber song about his recent divorce. Collins decided to lighten it up and inject some humor into the song.
The song "Don't Worry Be Happy" doesn't use any instruments - it's all Bobby McFerrin using various parts of his body to make the sounds.
"Piano Man" was inspired by Billy Joel's time playing at a piano bar in Los Angeles. The "real estate novelist" was a guy who always talked about writing a book, but spent all his spare time in the bar.
Britney Spears was just 16 when her first single, "Baby One More Time," was released. She quickly became a top search term on something called The Internet.
Songs that seem to glorify violence against women are often misinterpreted - but not always.
The good doctor shares some candid insights on recording with Phil Spector and The Black Keys.
When Judd Apatow needed under-appreciated rockers for his Knocked Up sequel, he immediately thought of Parker, who just happened to be getting his band The Rumour back together.
The Creed lead singer reveals the "ego and self-fulfillment" he now sees in one of the band's biggest hits.
Was "Pearl" Eddie Vedder's grandmother, and did she really make a hallucinogenic jam? Did Journey have a contest to name the group? And what does KISS stand for anyway?
