Friday, January 19, 2024

3 Little Known Facts About T. Rex

   Are T. Rex the band that rocked the 70s?

  But did you know, one, Mark Boland, their frontman, was a mod before glam rock, sporting sharp suits and a Vespa?


  Two, T. Rex's iconic song Get It On was almost rejected for its suggestive lyrics.


  Three, their album Electric Warrior stayed in the UK charts for an astonishing 44 weeks. T. Rex, more than just a glam rock band.


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Thursday, January 18, 2024

3 Little Known Facts About Three Dog Night

   Welcome to our world of music trivia. 

  Did you know Three Dog Night, the popular American rock band, got their name from an Australian Aboriginal custom? On colder nights, they'd sleep with three dogs for warmth, hence a Three Dog Night.


  And here's a curveball. Despite their seven gold albums and 21 Billboard Top 40 hits, the band never won a Grammy. Shocking,  isn't it?


  Lastly, their hit song, Joy to the World, was initially considered a throwaway track. Unbelievable, but true.


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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

3 Little Known Facts About Jackyl

 You've heard of Jackyl. They're a Southern rock band with a twist.  

  First off, their debut album in 92 was the first ever to be recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records for its distinct chainsaw solos. Yep, you heard right, chainsaw solos.


  Secondly, lead singer Jesse James Dupree, well, he ain't just a vocalist. He's a whiz with a chainsaw, crafting intricate wooden sculptures in his downtime.  


  Lastly, Jackyl's got a song that's been banned from radio play due to its risqué lyrics. The song, She Loves My Cock.


  Now, if that ain't enough to pique your interest, I don't know what is. If you found these facts intriguing, smack that like button, drop a comment, share this video with your buddies, and don't forget to subscribe for more. Keep rocking!


Tuesday, January 16, 2024

3 Little Known Facts About Dire Straits

   Cue the rock music,  ready to delve into the lesser-known realm of Dire Straits?

  Fact 1. Dire Straits wasn't their original name. Before achieving fame, they performed as Cafe Racers.


  Fact 2. Their iconic track, Sultans of Swing? It was inspired by a dismal jazz band playing in the corner of a nearly deserted pub.


  Fact 3. Brothers in Arms was one of the first albums directed at the CD market, and it paid off, becoming one of their best-selling albums.  


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Monday, January 15, 2024

3 Little Known Facts About The Goo Goo Dolls

 Catch this, Goo Goo Dolls fans. Bet you didn't know Johnny Rzeznik,  frontman, was voted Most Beautiful Person by People Magazine in 1995.  

  Also, the band's initial name wasn't Goo Goo Dolls, but Sex Maggot. How's that for a switch?


  Lastly, did you know the hit song Iris stayed on billboard charts for a whole year before it was actually released as a single? Now that's impressive.


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