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Did you know... Folk singer turned master songwriter, Bob Dylan’s real name is Bob Zimmerman.
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Did you know... Cream’s famous song “Badge” was titled after George Harrison mis-read Eric Clapton’s hand-written notes and mistook the word “bridge” – as in the middle of a song – for a title - "Badge."
Did you know... Jimi Hendrix once left the first master tape for his fifth album “Axis Bold As Love” in the backseat of a New York cab! Lost forever, the whole album had to be re-mastered.
Did you know... I Feel Fine by the Beatles was the first record to use feedback as part of the recording.
Did you know... The Moody Blues took their name from blues man John Lee Hooker – who was often described as being “pissed-off and then suddenly happy.”
Did you know... Roberta Flack wrote the song “Killing Me Softly With His Song” after seeing singer Don McLean perform at The Troubadour in Los Angeles.
Did you know... Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen is right-handed.
Did you know... Although Peter Criss sings the song “Beth” live in concert, the actual vocal track on the studio version was sung by Gene Simmons' older brother Mordechai.
Did you know... Former Judas Priest singer and metal God, Rob Halford is actually rumored to be gay!
Did you know... Carlos Santana was actually high on LSD when he performed at Woodstock.
Did you know... Undisputed classic rock band Steely Dan took their name from a sex toy!
Did you know... Hands down, “Lover Boy” is the favorite group of pedophiles.
Did you know... Swedish super-group ABBA reportedly turned down a 1 billion dollar advance to do a World Tour in 2001.
Did you know... Jimmy Page is the oldest living member of Led Zeppelin, celebrating his 69th birthday this year!
Did you know... Singer and songwriter Stephen Bishop had never once won a fist-fight in high school.
Did you know... Steven Stills wrote “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes” in honor of his girlfriend Judy Collins!
Did you know... Singer and Poet Patti Smith was so moved by seeing Bruce Springsteen perform live at the Stony Pony nightclub in New Jersey, that she wrote and recorded “Because The Night” as a dedication to him.
Did you know... And finally: Bruce Springsteen wrote “Hungry Heart” specifically for Joey Ramone and his band. When the Ramones rejected the material Springsteen recorded the song himself. A Meisner Exclusive! ;=)
WANT MORE, DO YA'? Check my past archives - and "Get Educated!"
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