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Music

A collection of 55 issues

Dyn-O-Mite Discovery: Janet Jackson's Forgotten Dramatic Role on 'Good Times'

Long before she was a global music icon, Janet Jackson was a child actor. At just 11 years old, she played Penny Gordon on the hit sitcom 'Good Times,' tackling a serious and groundbreaking storyline about child abuse that many viewers still remember vividly today.

Don't Make Me Over: The Song Born from Dionne Warwick's Righteous Anger

Furious that her promised debut song was given to another artist, Dionne Warwick angrily told songwriters Burt Bacharach and Hal David, 'Don't make me over!' The phrase inspired them to write a new song, which became the first hit for the legendary trio and launched her career.

The Unsung King of Discogs: Why a Mastering Engineer is More Collected Than The Beatles

On Discogs, the world's biggest music database, the most collected person isn't a rock star. It's mastering engineer Bob Ludwig, whose iconic "RL" signature on vinyl records like Led Zeppelin II is a holy grail for audiophiles and collectors seeking the ultimate sound quality.

"That's Us, F*ckhead": The Day Steven Tyler Forgot He Was in Aerosmith

In 1984, Aerosmith's Steven Tyler heard a song on the radio and eagerly suggested the band cover it. Guitarist Joe Perry had to remind him, "That's us, f*ckhead." Tyler, in a haze of rock and roll excess, had completely forgotten their own 1975 ballad, "You See Me Crying."

The 4-Year-Old Who Hit #1: The Unbelievable Story of Jordy Lemoine

In 1992, 4-year-old Jordy Lemoine became the youngest artist ever to top the charts with his hit 'Dur dur d'être bébé!'. This record-breaking fame was swiftly followed by controversy, a government ban, and a long journey to reclaim his identity beyond his toddler stardom.

Guess I Got What I Deserved: How 'Breaking Bad' Breathed New Life into Badfinger's 'Baby Blue'

Badfinger's 1971 song 'Baby Blue' saw a massive resurgence after being featured in the 'Breaking Bad' finale in 2013. The perfectly placed track skyrocketed in sales and streams, making its historic debut on the UK charts at No. 73, over four decades after its original release.

More Than a Name: The True Story Behind Radiohead's Talking Heads-Inspired Moniker

Before they were Radiohead, they were On a Friday. The iconic name came at their label's request, inspired by the Talking Heads song 'Radio Head.' For Thom Yorke, the name captured the band's ethos of receiving and processing information, a theme that would define their groundbreaking music.

Usher's 'Confessions' Weren't His: The Jermaine Dupri Secret That Sold Millions

For years, fans believed Usher's hit 'Confessions' detailed his own affair and breakup with Chilli. The truth? The entire dramatic story of cheating and a secret child belonged to his producer, Jermaine Dupri, who used his personal drama to craft a blockbuster album for the R&B star.