Tom Watson (1856-1922), Populist politician, champion of the rural poor, lawyer and publisher. A staunch believer in the guilt of Leo Frank, Watson served in the House of Representatives from 1891 until March 1893 and as the Democratic Senator for the State of Georgia from 1921 until his death.
Pink wrote "Just Give Me A Reason" about how one partner can feel jilted over something trivial, like how her boyfriend passes her the butter.
"Centerfield" was the first song enshrined in the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame.
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 Lion Sleeps Tonight" is an English version of a Zulu hunting song from the 1930s.
"Virginia" in "Only The Good Die Young" is named after a real girl Billy Joel was trying to impress.
Mike Nesmith wrote Linda Ronstadt's first hit, "Different Drum," before he joined The Monkees. He played an intentionally bad version of it on the show.
Do you know the girl singer on Eminem's "Stan"? If so, this quiz is for you.
The country sweetheart opines about the demands of touring and talks about writing songs with her famous father.
Christopher Cross with Deep Purple? Kenny Loggins in Caddyshack? A Fact or Fiction all about yacht rock and those who made it.
Before "Rap" was a form of music, it was something guys did to pick up girls in nightclubs. Donnie talks about "The Rapper" and reveals the identity of Leah.
Greg talks about writing songs of "universal truth" for King Crimson and ELP, and tells us about his most memorable stage moment (it involves fireworks).
Based on criteria like girlfriend tension, stage mishaps and drummer turnover, these are the 10 bands most like Spinal Tap.