The synth-pop had several 1980s hits including 1984’s “It’s My Life.” Hollis co-founded the band and was also their principal songwriter
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With a baby on the way, the Nirvana front man tied the knot with the leader of the band Hole. One of Nirvana’s members chose not to attend
The legendary guitarist tied the record set by Michael Jackson for most wins in a night. Prior to his “Supernatural” success, he had won only one
The winning act may have deserved an award, but not for this category. “Everybody took it for granted that Metallica were gonna win, including Metallica…”
He was the second member of the much-loved music group to pass, following the death of Davy Jones in 2012. “I’m heartbroken over the loss of my Monkee brother”
This soulful single from the “Thin White Duke” helped launch Bowie’s U.S. breakthrough. Do you know the guest musicians on the recording?
Rock music’s most fatal concert disaster never should have happened on this day due to a tragic series of avoidable errors
He was the singer, pianist and primary composer for the English rock band Procol Harum, best known for their 1967 hit, “A Whiter Shade of Pale”
The AC/DC singer remains atop or close to it on the honor roll of greatest hard rock singers ever. “Death by misadventure”
His gaunt appearance, when Queen were honored at the Brit Awards, raised concerns. “We didn’t know what was wrong for a very long time”