Musicians

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Hank Williams was one of the most prolific and influential country singers ever—but his life was as tragic as his saddest songs.

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Lana Del Rey and Lady Gaga began performing in NYC around the same time—and there’s bad blood between them.

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In 1974, Dolly Parton was faced with an utterly heartbreaking choice—one that, decades later, would net her millions of dollars.

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Born Christa Päffgen, Nico was a model, actress, and singer known for her striking presence and distinctive voice. She worked in fashion and film before joining The Velvet Underground, where her music took on a haunting, unforgettable tone.

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A Complete Unknown painted Pete Seeger as a villain in Bob Dylan’s story—but the truth is so much more explosive than what the film portrays.

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Though infamously reclusive, Syd Barrett kept detailed diaries. None of them exist today because he burned them in a grief-stricken mental breakdown.



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