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Beyonce crushed a live version of Kings of Leon's "Sex on Fire" in 2011.

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Beyoncé transformed Kings of Leon's 'Sex on Fire' into a smoldering power-ballad in 2011

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John Lennon once wrote a fascinating letter to a then-obscure folk artist. It wasn't delivered for decades.

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John Lennon wrote a wise letter to an aspiring folk artist. It went undelivered for decades.

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Brian Wilson was profoundly moved when Paul McCartney visited him and played a new Beatles song

The intimate encounter had a lasting impact: "[It] let me see my own songs more clearly."

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The Bee Gees' perfect harmonies and humor charmed Johnny Carson in acoustic performance

The Gibb brothers found a deeper level of emotion in "Massachusetts."

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In 1999, Genesis revamped a '70s classic with Peter Gabriel. It remains sadly overlooked.

The song still feels like a gorgeous glimpse of what could have been.

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The Bee Gees honored The Beatles with stunning covers medley in 1973

The Gibb brothers were highly influenced by the Fab Four.

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Jack White's old garage-punk band recorded a single and hid 100 vinyl copies inside furniture

"[W}e really went to great lengths to make sure possibly no one would ever hear our record!"

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We've been saying 'it's all good' for 30 years and it turns out we have MC Hammer to thank for it

The Funky Headhunter continues to ripple through time and culture.

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After Def Leppard drummer tragically lost his arm, Phil Collins sent him an 'incredible' letter

"He had an inkling of what it would be like—to be a drummer and to be involved in something so horrific."

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Catholic priest becomes viral sensation with amazing drumming skills, even winning over metalheads

"I’m hoping to point people not to me but ultimately to God—to goodness, to truth, to what’s good and positive."

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Kansas police pulled over an '80s pop icon for speeding and it turned into a hilarious photo shoot

"It’s not every day our Deputies get to pull over cool guys!!"

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Beyoncé transformed Kings of Leon's 'Sex on Fire' into a smoldering power-ballad in 2011

These 'scariest' and 'creepiest' songs are perfect for your 2025 Halloween playlist

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Prince broke a borrowed guitar with a wild onstage toss in 2013. But the story ended well.

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John Lennon wrote a wise letter to an aspiring folk artist. It went undelivered for decades.

Brian Wilson was profoundly moved when Paul McCartney visited him and played a new Beatles song

The intimate encounter had a lasting impact: "[It] let me see my own songs more clearly."

The Bee Gees' perfect harmonies and humor charmed Johnny Carson in acoustic performance

The Gibb brothers found a deeper level of emotion in "Massachusetts."

The Bee Gees' blissful a cappella 'How Deep Is Your Love' might beat the classic original

Those harmonies never sounded better.

In 1999, Genesis revamped a '70s classic with Peter Gabriel. It remains sadly overlooked.

The song still feels like a gorgeous glimpse of what could have been.

The Bee Gees honored The Beatles with stunning covers medley in 1973

The Gibb brothers were highly influenced by the Fab Four.

Jack White's old garage-punk band recorded a single and hid 100 vinyl copies inside furniture

"[W}e really went to great lengths to make sure possibly no one would ever hear our record!"

We've been saying 'it's all good' for 30 years and it turns out we have MC Hammer to thank for it

The Funky Headhunter continues to ripple through time and culture.

Jack White once said he's never tried drugs and his reasoning is genuinely insightful

It's all about authenticity.

Elton John didn't recall writing this '60s song, until a former bandmate gifted him the demo

The "Tiny Dancer" singer was very nearly in a prog-rock band.

After Def Leppard drummer tragically lost his arm, Phil Collins sent him an 'incredible' letter

"He had an inkling of what it would be like—to be a drummer and to be involved in something so horrific."

If The Traveling Wilburys 'reformed,' people say these 5 modern-day rock stars make the cut

Supergroups are fun to brainstorm, but chemistry is key.

Rock band crashed Beatles' studio and jumped on Yoko Ono's bed. John Lennon wasn't happy.

"I can only imagine how they would have reacted if they had seen us playing their guitars."

Rick Derringer said working with 'Weird Al' typecast him and 'ruined' his producing career

“Suddenly I became known as a novelty producer."

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They did the right thing.

The intimate encounter had a lasting impact: "[It] let me see my own songs more clearly."

The Gibb brothers found a deeper level of emotion in "Massachusetts."

Those harmonies never sounded better.

The song still feels like a gorgeous glimpse of what could have been.

The Gibb brothers were highly influenced by the Fab Four.

"[W}e really went to great lengths to make sure possibly no one would ever hear our record!"

The Funky Headhunter continues to ripple through time and culture.

It's all about authenticity.

The "Tiny Dancer" singer was very nearly in a prog-rock band.

"He had an inkling of what it would be like—to be a drummer and to be involved in something so horrific."

Supergroups are fun to brainstorm, but chemistry is key.

"I’m hoping to point people not to me but ultimately to God—to goodness, to truth, to what’s good and positive."

"It’s not every day our Deputies get to pull over cool guys!!"

"I can only imagine how they would have reacted if they had seen us playing their guitars."

“Suddenly I became known as a novelty producer."

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