The Pretenders are named after the 1956 song "The Great Pretender" by The Platters.
"Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" is one of the few Bernie Taupin lyrics that is more about him than Elton John. The song is about giving up glitz for the simple life - not exactly Elton's M.O.
Neil Young's song "Old Man" was inspired by the caretaker of the ranch he bought in 1970. Neil was the young man at the time, just 25.
"London Calling" by The Clash was written amid widespread fears that the Thames River was going to flood the city.
Van Morrison's "Brown Eyed Girl" was originally called "Brown Skinned Girl," and was about an interracial relationship.
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."
These overtly religious songs crossed over to the pop charts, despite resistance from fans, and in many cases, churches.
In the summer of 1990, you could get arrested for selling a 2 Live Crew album or performing their songs in Southern Florida. And that's exactly what happened.
Stage urinals, flute devices, and the real Aqualung in this Fact or Fiction.
The "Midnight At The Oasis" singer is an Old Time gal. She talks about her jug band beginnings and shares a Dylan story.
Beef with Bon Jovi? An unfortunate Spandex period? See if you can spot the true stories in this Metallica version of Fact or Fiction.
John tells the "St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)" story and explains why he disappeared for so long.