
Bob Marley's backup singers, The I Threes, claim they are the "Three Little Birds" in his famous song.

"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.

"How To Save A Life" by The Fray was inspired by a teenager lead singer Isaac Slade mentored at a camp for troubled youth in Colorado.

When David Bowie sings, "We like dancing and we look divine" in "Rebel Rebel," it's a reference to a famous drag queen known as Divine.

The opening line in "How Soon Is Now?" by The Smiths is "I am the son and the heir," not "I am the sun and the air."
"Tammy" by Debbie Reynolds was the only US #1 single by a female act between July 1956 and February 1958.
Did Rivers Cuomo grow up on a commune? Why did they name their albums after colors? See how well you know your Weezer in this Fact or Fiction.
The longtime bassist of Earth, Wind & Fire discusses how his band came to do a holiday album, and offers insight into some of the greatest dance/soul tunes of all-time.
The rock revolutionist on songwriting, quitting smoking, and what she thinks of Rush Limbaugh using her song.
What's the deal with "Summer of '69"? Bryan explains what the song is really about, and shares more of his songwriting insights.
Charlotte was established in the LA punk scene when a freaky girl named Belinda approached her wearing a garbage bag.
The leader of the Modern A Cappella movement talks about the genre.