On Metallica's "The Unforgiven," James Hetfield modeled his vocals on Chris Isaak
The band Simple Minds took their name from the line "He's so simple minded he can't drive his module" in David Bowie's "The Jean Genie."
"Stand By Me" hit #4 in the US when it was released in 1961, then went to #9 in 1986 when it was used in the movie of the same name.
Avril Lavigne said her Goodbye Lullaby track "Darlin" was "probably" the second song she ever wrote. The Canadian composed it when she was an unsigned 15-year-old living in Napanee, Ontario.
The first country song to win a Grammy for Record of the Year was "Not Ready To Make Nice" by The Dixie Chicks in 2007.
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.
Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris and Lyle Lovett are just a few of the artists who have looked to Clark for insightful, intelligent songs.
Writing with Phil Lynott, Scott saw their ill-fated frontman move to a darker place in his life and lyrics.
Lyrics don't always follow the rules of grammar. Can you spot the ones that don't?
Many unusual folks appear in Grateful Dead songs. Can you identify them?
Many actors have attempted music, but only a few have managed a hit. Do you know which of these thespians charted?
Can you name Def Leppard's only #1 hit in America? Get rocked with this adrenalized quiz.