Musicians

Jackie Wilson Facts

Manic Facts About Jackie Wilson, The Man They Called Mr. Excitement

Jackie Wilson was so committed to giving his audience an electrifying performance that he went to disturbing lengths to make his stage show memorable.
November 11, 2024 Byron Fast
Country singer and songwriter Waylon Jennings in his office on August 27,1987 Nashville Tennessee.

Hard-Living Facts About Waylon Jennings, Country’s Iconic Outlaw

In 1984, embattled country star Waylon Jennings walked into a room looking for his son—and what he saw shook him to his core.
October 30, 2024 A.V. Land
James Brown Facts

Musical Facts About James Brown, The Godfather Of Soul

There will never be another singer like James Brown—but his thrilling stage-presence masked a remarkably dark and disturbing man.
October 25, 2024 Mehroo S.
Photo of Jim Croce

Breakthrough Facts About Jim Croce, The Ill-Fated Folk Singer

Jim Croce was the American folk and rock singer and songwriter who could have had a long and storied career—but his greatness was cut short by one horrific tragedy.
October 24, 2024 Brendan Da Costa
Patsy Cline Facts

Tragic Facts About Patsy Cline, Music’s Fallen Star

From her abusive childhood to the accident that took her life, Patsy Cline never had it easy—but few know her even darker history.
October 24, 2024 Alicia B.
American actor and singer Kris Kristofferson posed in England at a press call to promote his latest film 'Blume In Love' circa 1973.

Outlaw Facts About Kris Kristofferson, Hollywood’s Singing Movie Star

Kris Kristofferson infamously clashed with Barbra Streisand on the set of A Star Is Born—but it also led to the wake-up call that changed his life.
October 22, 2024 Byron Fast


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