Bob Dylan

Young Robert Allen&nbsp;Zimmerman, graduated from Hibbing High School in 1959 and never looked back changing his name to the famous Bob Dylan. As&nbsp;one of the most influential poet-musicians of all time, Dylan remains an enigma to many music fans. You might think you know all about the singer-songwriter after watching Timothée Chalamet in A Complete Unknown, but there's a lot more to Dylan than you thought. &nbsp;These interesting facts from his long and legendary career will&nbsp;help shed some light on the man behind the harmonica.

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Music in the Making

Pink Floyd

When rock fans debate the best concept album, the best rock opera,&nbsp;or the best live tour,&nbsp;Pink Floyd&#39;s&nbsp;The Wall&nbsp;always rises to the top. One of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dark-side-of-the-moon-facts/sean-kelly" target="_blank">Pink Floyd</a>&#39;s greatest albums<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dark-side-of-the-moon-facts/sean-kelly" target="_blank">,</a>&nbsp;The Wall&nbsp;tells the story of a traumatized rockstar falling apart at the seams and attempting to protect his fragile psyche with a metaphorical wall. It&#39;s a horrifying tale full of disturbing characters, told through memorable <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/behind-the-scenes-recording-bohemian-rhapsody/melissa-sartore" target="_blank">rock songs</a> and carefully chosen sound effects. Behind the scenes, the great success of the album came despite members of the band being fired and the feud that arose between Roger Waters and David Gilmour.

Even after the album made it onto store shelves, a massive stage show and a big-studio movie based on The Wall&nbsp;proved challenging - and sometimes even treacherous - to the band. These stories about recording&nbsp;The Wall&nbsp;and bringing it to life in an audiovisual spectacular depict the kind of ambitious <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/true-stories-behind-fleetwood-mac-rumours-album/melissa-sartore" target="_blank">rock band</a> that doesn&#39;t appear to exist anymore.

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Born Reginald Dwight in a small town in northwest London, Elton John, his grand piano, and his funky glasses have sold more than 300 million records in career that has spanned 5 decades. The fantasy film about his life, Rocketman, is due out in May.

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The Elton John biopic&nbsp;Rocketman&nbsp;is a surrealist attempt to capture the wild, manic life of one of history&#39;s greatest musicians. The movie is undeniably&nbsp;powerful and visually captivating, but the question remains:&nbsp;Is <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/everything-we-know-about-rocketman-movie/jesse-childs" target="_blank">Rocketman accurate</a>?&nbsp;Rocketman&nbsp;presents itself as&nbsp;a musical film rather than a true historical account of Elton John&#39;s life and his <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/elton-john-loves-and-hookups/celebrityhookups" target="_blank">romantic relationships</a>, so the fact that there are a few&nbsp;Rocketman inaccuracies comes as no surprise. In some cases, the truth was stretched through&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/rocketman-actors-vs-the-real-people/samantha-dillinger" target="_blank">casting choices</a>&nbsp;or through the actors&#39; portrayals of their real-life counterparts.

Of course, there are a few other key differences between&nbsp;Rocketman and reality.&nbsp;Though none of these differences really detract&nbsp;from the movie as a whole,&nbsp;Elton John&#39;s real life is perhaps even more interesting than the dramatized version portrayed in his&nbsp;biopic.

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Sweet Child o' Mine (Song)

&quot;Where do we go now?&quot; That was the question Guns N&#39; Roses posed to lead singer Axl Rose&#39;s girlfriend&nbsp;in the&nbsp;band&#39;s sweet but hard-driving&nbsp;love ballad &quot;Sweet Child O&#39; Mine.&quot; The third single off GNR&#39;s debut album,&nbsp;<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-making-of-appetite-for-destruction/rachel-souerbry?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Appetite for Destruction</a>, &quot;Sweet Child O&#39; Mine&quot; took the band straight to the top of the&nbsp;Billboard&nbsp;charts, helping launch their career and establishing them as rock-and-roll legends.

It is rumored that Rose was the only member of&nbsp;Guns N&#39; Roses who thought &quot;Sweet Child O&#39; Mine&quot; would be more than filler on&nbsp;Appetite for Destruction.&nbsp;But from the time he first heard the track, the band&#39;s producer&nbsp;Mike Clink&nbsp;was sure the song was special.&nbsp;

The behind-the-scenes stories about &quot;Sweet Child O&#39; Mine&quot; reveal how the band&nbsp;turned a circuslike guitar riff Slash considered a &quot;joke&quot; and some lyrics based on a love poem into one of the most accomplished songs in <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-guns-n-roses-songs/voteable" target="_blank">Guns N&#39; Roses&#39; discography</a>.&nbsp;

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Queen

When Queen performed at Live Aid, they gave the show of a lifetime. Often called Queen&#39;s&nbsp;best live show, the 20-minute performance changed music forever. In 1985, Bob Geldof and&nbsp;Midge Ure organized Live Aid in mere weeks, securing&nbsp;musical artists from around the world to raise funds for&nbsp;famine relief in Ethiopia. They described Live Aid as a &quot;global jukebox&quot; and held dual concerts at Wembley Stadium in London and JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, welcoming a total of more than 170,000 guests.

Queen were among&nbsp;more than 75 acts that <a href="https://www.britannica.com/event/Live-Aid" target="_blank">performed on July 13, 1985</a>. They&nbsp;rocked the stage at Wembley Stadium,&nbsp;mastering their set in a way that marveled fans and fellow performers alike. Queen&#39;s performance&nbsp;brought&nbsp;together some of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/behind-the-scenes-recording-bohemian-rhapsody/melissa-sartore" target="_blank">the band&#39;s greatest hits</a>&nbsp;and an energy only&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-10-lead-singers-in-rock-of-all-time" target="_blank">a frontman&nbsp;like&nbsp;Freddie Mercury</a> could provide.&nbsp;The story of Queen at Live Aid is a tale&nbsp;of pure talent&nbsp;and musical brilliance.

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Who Run the World?

Women in Music

When it comes to the best female musicians of all time, there&#39;s a long list of female powerhouses that could be considered the greatest of all time. Whether it be a female-led band like Blondie or a <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/girl-group-bands-and-artists/music-lover?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">group of female singers</a> like the Supremes, music has seen some incredible&nbsp;females throughout its history. Of course, you also have to consider all the single ladies out there. You know, the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-voice-ever" target="_blank">top female vocalists</a> like Etta James, Mariah Carey, Adele&nbsp;and&nbsp;P!nk, who made careers of their very own (among a great deal of others).

So, while you may have a favorite female singer of all-women band, it&#39;s time to rank the top female musicians of all time. That means any genre, any type of group, and any type of woman. From the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/girl-group-bands-and-artists/reference" target="_blank">girl groups</a> of the 60s and 70s to the top&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-singer-of-the-year" target="_blank">female singers out right now</a>, you certainly have your work cut out for you. Some of the greatest musical acts of all time have been led by females and some have been exclusively female. In fact, some even led bands&nbsp;and&nbsp;had successful solo careers&mdash;and both can be found on this list. That means if you like Gwen Stefani&#39;s music more than No Doubt, vote accordingly!&nbsp;

Check out the extensive list of female musicians below and vote up your favorites, or those who you think are the absolute best. In short, who made the best music?&nbsp;

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From classical symphonies to modern pop tunes, TV shows about music have been instrumental in bringing the joys of melody, harmony, and rhythm to homes around the world. These best music shows bring together storylines, remarkable performances, and enthralling musical compositions that not only entertain but also provide insight into the fascinating universe of tunes and melodies. It's no wonder that TV shows about music have garnered a loyal following and continue to thrive across various streaming platforms and networks.&nbsp;The best TV shows about music showcase the limitless possibilities of artistic expression and storytelling. From engrossing documentaries to competitive reality series, these programs reveal the essence of creating spectacular music while pulling in viewers with their personalities. The success and impact of these best music shows symbolize the indelible connection between people and the world of melody, rhythm, and harmony.&nbsp;Programs such as Behind the Music, Song Exploder, and Glee exemplify the pinnacle of music shows that have resonated with viewers and critics alike. Behind the Music is a groundbreaking documentary series that offers an in-depth look into the lives and careers of legendary musicians, providing fans with a glimpse behind the curtain. Song Exploder dissects the creative process behind popular songs, revealing the intricate details and background stories that make them truly memorable. Meanwhile, Glee combines a stellar cast, engaging narrative, and well-crafted musical performances to create a cultural phenomenon that has captured the hearts of millions. These shows represent the immense variety and caliber that can be found within the world of the best music shows.&nbsp;Beyond the exciting performances and engaging narratives, the best music shows serve as a reminder of the intrinsic bond between humanity and the enigmatic world of music. The enduring appeal of these exceptional programs is a testament to the power of music and its ability to connect with people on a profound level. These shows about music remind us of the beauty and infinite possibilities that lie within the enchanting universe of melody and harmony.&nbsp;

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Riots, rants, and technical failures - live music comes with plenty of risks. Performances can make or break a musician&#39;s career. For every legendary performance that launched a musician&#39;s career, there are truly disastrous performances that doomed a musician forever.

We&#39;re not talking one-offs - this is about those genuinely bad performances that tanked someone&#39;s career. Whether it&#39;s because of bad lip-syncing, a wardrobe malfunction, or personal meltdown, some terrible performances&nbsp;have majorly disserviced&nbsp;an&nbsp;artist&#39;s&nbsp;career.&nbsp;

Let&#39;s take a look at&nbsp;the most unbelievably bad performances that just about ended it all for the people on stage.&nbsp;

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Wild Facts

Rock history is rich with interesting facts that sometimes give us a bit more&nbsp;insight into some of our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-musical-artists-of-all-time/ranker-music" target="_blank">favorite musicians&#39;</a>&nbsp;careers and private lives.

We&#39;ve looked&nbsp;through Reddit&#39;s various rock and history threads to find the&nbsp;most interesting facts about rock history. These are some of our favorites.

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Lists about the itty bitty piano-playing funky-shod meat-clad powerhouse-piped songwriter & art pop star known around the entire world as Lady Gaga.

The Lady Known as Gaga

Lady Gaga

When you think of Lady Gaga, what pops in your head? A person wearing a dress made of meat on a red carpet? Maybe a beautiful young woman singing a duet with the incomparable Tony Bennett? Maybe you even imagine her as a sexed up vampire queen from American Horror Story? She certainly is an enigma, but true originals usually are.

Lady Gaga is a self-made pop superstar who&rsquo;s created a larger-than-life personality and thrives on the theatrical. But then again, that&#39;s just who she is on stage. The real Lady Gaga - ne&eacute; Stefani Germanotta - is a classical pianist, a My Little Pony enthusiast, a former drug addict, and so much more. After scouring every Lady Gaga bio there is, here are the best stories, quotes, and trivia to paint a picture of the real Gaga.&nbsp;

Are you ready, Little Monsters? Forget the Lady Gaga wiki page - here&rsquo;s everything you need to know about Lady Gaga&#39;s history, legacy, and life.

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Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton is not only one of the greatest living legends performing country music today, but she&rsquo;s also one of America&rsquo;s biggest exports. Dolly brings in millions of dollars in revenue a year on the back of her undying singles&nbsp;and massive world tours. But who is Dolly Parton?

Most people only know the wise-cracking blonde that shows up every couple of years on TV to sing &ldquo;9 to 5,&rdquo; or from the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dollypartonchallenge-memes/mrennie" target="_blank">Dolly Parton Meme Challenge</a> which started a social trend, but the Dolly Parton biography is full of heartbreak and a never-ending drive to succeed. Whether you&rsquo;re one of Parton&rsquo;s biggest&nbsp;fans, or you&rsquo;re a newcomer to this country/pop crossover mega-star, these&nbsp;Dolly Parton facts will give&nbsp;you&nbsp;more to love.

After six decades in the music business, there&rsquo;s almost no end to the Dolly Parton trivia, and the singer herself seems to relish dropping hints about her real life into every interview she gives. After you&rsquo;ve spent any time reading about the singer, it&rsquo;s obvious Parton knows where she fits into the modern cultural landscape as America&rsquo;s campy country aunt, and she dishes out enough homespun and sassy wit to fill that role perfectly.

If you only know Parton&rsquo;s singles, this is the perfect opportunity to learn about Dolly Parton family history, and dispel a few rumors that have plagued her since she first hit Nashville.

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There's nothing worse than going out to see one of your favorite musical artists and being crushed by a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/live-performances-gone-wrong/lauren-glen">catastrophic performance</a>. But a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-concert-ever/blue-velvet">great live music performance</a> can be a truly transportive experience. There's a sense of collective ecstasy and oneness as audience members witness artists performing at the peak of their powers. Not surprisingly, stories about the best concerts live on long afterward.&nbsp;Even centuries ago, before the advent of recording, there were concerts so memorable that they've come down to us in the history books. More recently, classic live performances have been preserved on tape or digital media for future generations to enjoy. Here's a sampling of some of the most memorable concerts ever - from J.S. Bach to Elton John.

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Lose Yourself

Prior to 1999, most of the country just knew New York City and Los Angeles as hip-hop epicenters. That all changed in the late 1990s when a white kid named Eminem (AKA Slim Shady, Marshall Mathers, Em, and M&amp;M)&nbsp;from a poor area of Detroit burst onto the rap scene. Then in 2002, the semi-autobiographical movie 8 Mile hit the big screen. The movie produced a song called &ldquo;Lose Yourself,&rdquo; which would become one of the biggest crossover rap songs in music history.

8 Mile tells the tale of B-Rabbit, <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-white-rappers-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">a white rapper</a> trying to make a name for himself in what is a predominantly Black genre of music. The movie was an enormous financial success, bringing in $240 million at the box office and introducing the world to the underground rap world. Additionally, the song &ldquo;Lose Yourself&rdquo; from the movie&#39;s soundtrack was not just a massive Billboard hit - it also earned a <a href="/list/rappers-who-have-won-awards-for-acting/ranker-hip-hop" target="_blank">prestigious award</a> that no other rap song ever had.&nbsp;

Here&rsquo;s a behind-the-scenes look at the production of both &ldquo;Lose Yourself&rdquo; and the movie 8 Mile.

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Kiss

KISS is a polarizing rock band -&nbsp;or brand, depending on how you look at it.&nbsp;From their first days together, KISS supposedly created an image linked to Nazis, Satan, and blood. That image has become a marketing juggernaut and demonstrates why people are split when it comes to the KISS rock and roll legacy. Were they serious musicians that managed to parlay their success into continuous fame, or were they simply actors in it for the money, sex, and drugs? &nbsp;

To some, KISS is&nbsp;known for their&nbsp;outrageous outfits, makeup, and antics -&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/gene-simmons-being-a-jerk-stories/mariel-loveland" target="_blank">everything from Gene Simmons&#39;s</a>&nbsp;tongue action to on-stage blood-spewing and fire-breathing - aspects that reach&nbsp;far beyond their music. KISS got their start with Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Peter Criss, and Ace Frehley&nbsp;in 1973. Each member played a part -&nbsp;Simmons as the Demon, Stanley as the Starchild, Criss&nbsp;as the Catman, and Frehley&nbsp;as the Spaceman (or the Space Ace).&nbsp;By 1982, Criss and Frehley&nbsp;were out, but the band still played on at shows. Later members Eric Carr and Vinnie Vincent became the Fox and the Ankh Warrior, respectively.

KISS&#39;s biggest hits were released in the 1970s, and their international fame eventually led to solo projects. During the 1980s, KISS without makeup toured the world, but -&nbsp;after a resurgence in the 1990s&nbsp;- the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-members-of-kiss-ranked/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">original KISS band members</a> dove back into their personas. Did they do it for the music? Or&nbsp;for the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/ridiculous-kiss-merchandise/melissa-sartore" target="_blank">brand they had created</a>?&nbsp;

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White Zombie

White Zombie was&nbsp;one of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-heavy-metal-bands-that-i-know" target="_blank">biggest metal bands</a> of&nbsp;the '90s, but the group disappeared rather&nbsp;suddenly&nbsp;in 1998.&nbsp;Featuring the vocal&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/rob-zombie-facts/christopher-shultz">talent&nbsp;of the erratic Rob Zombie</a>, the band experimented with several genres in its 12-year-long career, moving from noise rock&nbsp;to the eccentric blend of electronic metal&nbsp;Zombie's solo act&nbsp;is known for today. While long-time metal fans exhibited mixed reactions to the group's new-school style, their sound garnered attention from <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/bands-like-nirvana/music-lover?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">bands like Nirvana</a> and Sonic Youth. Despite their&nbsp;cult legacy, Zombie says the group will never reunite, and his reasoning is pretty convincing. Even if you're a die-hard fan, there are still probably a couple things you don't know about White Zombie. After all, it's pretty hard to believe Beavis&nbsp;&amp; Butt-Head&nbsp;helped the group find mainstream success.&nbsp;

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If you've watched any K-pop videos, you probably thought the bright and shiny <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-foreign-kpop-idols/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Korean pop star</a> lifestyle portrayed a perfect world of bubblegum, rainbows, beauty, and whimsy. Unfortunately, the candy-colored sheen coats a sinister underbelly with ugly truths about K-pop. From a young age, these bright and peppy performers essentially enter an uncaring, exploitative entertainment harem in the K-pop industry.Any faction of the&nbsp;entertainment world is bound to have its secrets; sometimes these are&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-infamous-open-secrets-in-hollywood/jacob-shelton" target="_blank">dark&nbsp;yet open secrets</a> overlooked because&nbsp;of convenience or greed.&nbsp;However, what's going on in the K-pop industry isn't hidden: Children who grew up in the industry as manufactured pop products have&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/former-child-actors-talking-about-child-abuse-in-hollywood/rydavis" target="_blank">exposed the mental and physical abuse</a> they suffered through their careers.From what K-pop trainees endure at the start of their &quot;boot camps&quot; to the suicide attempts, racism, and&nbsp;sexual and physical assaults, the truth about K-pop stars and their industry is anything but glamorous.

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