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Loretta Lynn Facts

Trailblazing Facts About Loretta Lynn, The Coal Miner's Daughter

From her poverty-stricken childhood to her tumultuous and occasionally violent marriage, not even a life of sorrow could keep Loretta Lynn down.
November 14, 2024 Byron Fast
Jim Morrison Facts

Feral Facts About Jim Morrison, Rock And Roll’s Most Rebellious Icon

Rock and roll has always had a rebellious heart, but classic rockstar Jim Morrison was one of the first to push the limits of what audiences would tolerate—and he did it over and over again until his flame burned out bright.
November 12, 2024 Kyle Climans
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


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