Musicians

27th February 1980: Andy Gibb (1958 - 1988), British singer and younger brother of the Bee Gees.

Second Fiddle Facts About Andy Gibb, The Lost Bee Gee

Andy Gibb is best known as the Bee Gees' younger brother. He died far too young, but few people know his even darker history.
April 22, 2024 Byron Fast
Photo of Big Mama Thornton

Bluesy Facts About “Big Mama” Thornton, The First Rock And Roller

Big Mama Thornton was the 20th century blues singer who became the first real rock and roller. Her life, however, was all blues.
April 15, 2024 Brendan Da Costa
Dinah Shore, 1970's

Little-Known Facts About Dinah Shore, The Loveless American Sweetheart

Dinah Shore dazzled the country with music hits and an impressive TV career—but behind all the glitz and glamor, she hid the details of a turbulent life.
April 12, 2024 J. Clarke
Chet Baker Facts

Hazy Facts About Chet Baker, The Prince Of Cool

After years as the wildest man in jazz, Chet Baker was ready to start a new chapter—but then, tragedy struck.
March 26, 2024 Byron Fast
Musicians Facts

Tragic Facts About Musicians Who Died Too Young

Before his death, Freddie Mercury revealed the heartbreaking reason why his collaboration with Michael Jackson never worked out.
March 6, 2024 Rachel Seigel


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