Chuck Berry's only #1 hit was "My Ding-a-Ling," a novelty song about a boy and his... you know.
"Rhiannon" is a Welch goddess. Stevie Nicks wrote the song, and it was a huge influence on her image, inspiring her flowing shawls and black outfits she began wearing on stage.
A roadie for the Allman Brothers came up with the line "The road goes on forever" for "Midnight Rider," and got a songwriting credit for his contribution.
"Renegade" by Styx wasn't a big hit when it was released in 1978, but it became one of their most popular songs thanks in part to the Pittsburgh Steelers, who started playing it at home games in 2001 to fire up the team and fans.
"Take On Me" was just a minor hit in Norway until a new version was released with the iconic video, making it a global smash.
Radiohead's "Paraonid Android" was written after a confrontation in a Los Angeles bar with an irate woman.
Billie Jean, Delilah, Sara, Laura and Sharona - do you know who the girls in the songs really are?
Did this Eagle come up with the term "Parrothead"? And what is it like playing "Hotel California" for the gazillionth time?
Revisit the awesome glory of Night Ranger and Damn Yankees: cheesily-acted videos, catchy guitar licks, long hair, and lyrics that are just plain relatable.
Songs that seem to glorify violence against women are often misinterpreted - but not always.
When you free your mind, your ass may follow, but you have to make sure someone else doesn't program it while it's wide open.
