Think you know everything there is to know about music? Prepare to be blown away as we take a look at some of the most interesting, unbelievable facts about musicians and the music industry!
1. An Australian study;
found that rock stars live on average 25 years less than ordinary people.
2. Real Names;
The real name of Elton John is Reginald Kenneth Dwight, of Marilyn Manson is Brian Hugh Warner, of Lady Gaga, is Stephanie Joan Angelina Germanotta, and of the New Zealand Lord is these Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O’Connor.
3. Doctor's in Music;
Dexter Holland, lead singer of Offspring, is a doctor of molecular biology, while Brian May, guitarist of the legendary Queen band, boasts a doctorate in astrophysics.
4. Good or Bad Music;
Baby One More Time was first offered to the girl’s band TLC, the song Toxic was offered to Kylie Minogue, and I’m a Slave 4U was offered to Janet Jackson. Which begs the question: Britney Spears, an artist with a sense of smell for hits or a musical trash can?
5.A long song;
Oasis’ song All Around the World holds the title: The Longest Song (09:38) ever to reach number one on the UK Singles Chart.
6.The voice behind Mc Donalds jingle;
The voice behind I’m Loving it, McDonald’s famous jingle is none other than Justin Timberlake’s voice. The American singer received a modest sum of $ 6 million for the cause.
7. Who provide what in Music;
Eddie Van Helen plays guitar in Michael Jackson’s Beat It, Johnny Depp (yes yes, the actor) plays the slide guitar in Oasis’ Fade in-Out, Dave Grohl Pink on guitar David Bowie on cover for Neil Young I’ve Been Waiting For You and While My Guitar Gently Weeps would not have been so beautiful if it had not been for Eric Clapton who provided the famous guitar sounds.
INTERESTING Music History
Hendrix
Beyond being a guitar virtuoso who dominated a variety of musical styles, Hendrix was able to read the musical map and provide the audience with what he wanted without losing his artistic “I believe”: he knew how to produce mainstream rock songs like Purple Haze, Little Wing, Foxy Lady, Fire and – The Wind Cries Mary, alongside successful covers such as the American folk song Hey Joe (the hit that first released it) and Bob Dylan’s All Along The Watchtower.
He also did not give up on complex and lengthy works that were difficult to digest in those years, such as Voodoo Child or Hear My Train A Comin, in which his fingerprint stood out that contributed to his unique sound design.
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