Music & Audio

Israel Kamakawiwoʻole

The Famous Ukulele Medley “What a Wonderful World” by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole was Originally Recorded in a Completely Unplanned Session at 3 AM in Just One Take.

Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, the late Hawaiian musician, did something unusual for music. He reinterpreted a well-known classic. The younger generation might only be familiar with Israel’s rendition of What a Wonderful World, even though it is performed so frequently on TV and in movies these days. It has the same poignancy and shimmering vulnerability as Judy […]

The Famous Ukulele Medley “What a Wonderful World” by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole was Originally Recorded in a Completely Unplanned Session at 3 AM in Just One Take. Read More »

TI and scott Stapp

Atlanta Artist TI has Saved at Least Two People from Suicide Attempts. One of Them was the Lead Singer of Creed, Scott Stapp.

Creed singer Scott Stapp was broken and bloodied in 2006, hanging six feet from the edge of Miami Beach’s Delano Hotel. However, someone intervened to save the suicidal alt-rocker. Did you know who saved Stapp from his near-death experience? Atlanta artist TI has prevented at least two suicide attempts. Scott Stapp, the lead singer of

Atlanta Artist TI has Saved at Least Two People from Suicide Attempts. One of Them was the Lead Singer of Creed, Scott Stapp. Read More »

Van Halen

Van Halen Stipulated in Their Performance Contracts That a Bowl of M&Ms with All the Brown Ones Removed was to be Placed in Their Dressing Room. They Did This as a Test to See If Important Requests were Attended to as Well.

Van Halen was an American rock band founded in Pasadena, California, in 1972. The band was known for their energetic live performances and lead man Eddie Van Halen’s virtuosity. But did you know that the band had a quirky request on their performance contract? In their performance contracts, Van Halen stipulated that a bowl of

Van Halen Stipulated in Their Performance Contracts That a Bowl of M&Ms with All the Brown Ones Removed was to be Placed in Their Dressing Room. They Did This as a Test to See If Important Requests were Attended to as Well. Read More »

Trey Parker

Trey Parker had to Deliberately Sing Off-Key to Get Auto-Tune to Work.

Trey Parker, born Randolph Severn Parker III, is a multifaceted entertainer who works as an actor, screenwriter, voice artist, and producer. Fans know him best as the co-creator of the adult animated series South Park, which he created with his best friend and business partner, Matt Stone. But did you know how he got auto-tune

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Dave Grohl

Dave Grohl Started Foo Fighters as a Small Side Project After Kurt Kobain Died. When He was Asked About the Name of the Band, He was Not Really Pleased with His Choice.

David Eric Grohl is an American musician who founded the band Foo Fighters. He took on the role of singer, guitarist, and primary songwriter. Before this, he was the drummer of Nirvana from 1990 to 1994. But did you know that Dave Grohl was not too pleased with the name of his band? During An

Dave Grohl Started Foo Fighters as a Small Side Project After Kurt Kobain Died. When He was Asked About the Name of the Band, He was Not Really Pleased with His Choice. Read More »

Space Ace

Major Wilbert “Doug” Peterson is the First Space Ace. He Managed to Perform the First and Only Air-to-Space Kill in History by Shooting Down a Satellite with an F-15A Fighter Jet.

The United States Air Force made history on September 13, 1985. The first air-to-space missile was launched on this day, successfully destroying an orbiting satellite. This remarkable achievement gave America the upper hand against the Soviet Union during the US-Soviet Space Race. But did you know about the first space ace? Major Wilbert “Doug” Peterson

Major Wilbert “Doug” Peterson is the First Space Ace. He Managed to Perform the First and Only Air-to-Space Kill in History by Shooting Down a Satellite with an F-15A Fighter Jet. Read More »

Jewel And Sean Penn

Jewel, the Singer, was in a Relationship with Actor Sean Penn. After Watching Her on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Penn Called Her Home in Alaska and Spoke to Her

Jewel is a multi-platinum recording artist, poet, and actress. ‘Pieces of You,’ her debut album, produced the hit single “Who Will Save Your Soul.” Did you know How did Sean Penn meet Jewel? Jewel, a singer-songwriter, was in a relationship with actor Sean Penn. After seeing her on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” in 1995,

Jewel, the Singer, was in a Relationship with Actor Sean Penn. After Watching Her on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Penn Called Her Home in Alaska and Spoke to Her Read More »

Shaina Twain

Canadian Singer, Shania Twain, is the Only Female Artist in History to Have Three Consecutive Albums Certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America.

Shania Twain achieved success by combining country and pop music. After her 1997 album Come On Over, she rose to international prominence after the release. But did you know she was the only female singer to have three consecutive albums certified as Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America? Shania Twain, a Canadian singer,

Canadian Singer, Shania Twain, is the Only Female Artist in History to Have Three Consecutive Albums Certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America. Read More »

Frank Sinatra

The Original “New York, New York” Song was Released by Liza Minnelli in 1977. Frank Sinatra Just Covered It.

Frank Sinatra recorded Theme from New York, New York, in 1979 for his album Trilogy: Past Present Future, which became one of his signature songs. But did you know he was not the original singer of the song? Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York” song was a cover. Liza Minnelli released the original in 1977.

The Original “New York, New York” Song was Released by Liza Minnelli in 1977. Frank Sinatra Just Covered It. Read More »

Smells Like Nirvana

The Video for Weird Al’s “Smells Like Nirvana” was Shot on the Same Sound Stage as the as the Clip for “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” They Also Used Most of the Extras from the Original Music Video, Including the Janitor Featured in Various Scenes.

Weird Al has dabbled in rock music a few times, with his Alternative Polka and Angry White Boy Polka featuring a lot of K! stalwarts. He has parodied artists such as The Offspring, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Green Day, but none more perfectly than with Smells Like Nirvana, a hilarious skewering of how difficult

The Video for Weird Al’s “Smells Like Nirvana” was Shot on the Same Sound Stage as the as the Clip for “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” They Also Used Most of the Extras from the Original Music Video, Including the Janitor Featured in Various Scenes. Read More »