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Did you know... Before singing for Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne actually sang in a band called “Earth.”
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Did you know...Rolling Stone guitarist “Brian Jones” died while swimming laps alone in his pool! A closet health-nut, Jones had “narcolepsy” and fell asleep during his workout.
Did you know... The first issue of “Rolling Stone” magazine in 1967 included a free roach clip.
Did you know... “Rust Never Sleeps” was never released on DVD due to Neil Young not liking the way he looked on film.
Did you know... Members of “The Beach Boys” sang background vocals for Chicago's "Wishing You Were Here".
Did you know... The original “Eagles” lineup - Glen Frey, Don Henley, Randy Meisner (no relation) and Bernie Leadon first met when they were members of Linda Ronstadt's backup band.
Did you know... Jimmy Buffet and U2 were shot at while flying in Jamaica buy drug dealers and forced to land – safely.
Did you know... Leslie West was a rabbi before he made it “big” with his jam-band “Mountain.”
Did you know... Paul Anka, who received $30,000 a year in royalties, wrote Johnny Caron’s “Tonight Show” theme.
Did you know... Funk master and wig-wearer “Rick James” got his start playing with Neil Young in the “Mockingbyrds.”
Did you know... “The Rolling Stones” became the first rock band to ever receive royalties from record sales in Russia.
Did you know... Joe Walsh is the third-cousin of “America’s Most Wanted” host John Walsh
Did you know... The Eagles wrote the song “Desperado” about rocker Gregg Allman.
Did you know... Blind rocker “Jeff Healy” lost hearing in his left ear after accidentally answering “a hot iron” instead of the phone.
Did you know... More than 2,500 cover versions of The Beatles' "Yesterday" exist, making it the most recorded song in history.
Did you know... And finally: David Bowie was the secret subject of Paul McCartney’s song “Jet.” - A Meisner exclusive! ;=)
WANT MORE, DO YA'? Check my past archives - and "Get Educated!"
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