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10 Famous Albums That Turn 30 This Year
These albums defined the music scene in 1987, and they still hold up well today. Here's just a sample of what makes each of them so great.
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The True Story Behind The Cranberries's Hit Song 'Zombie'
By Maya
Following the tragic passing of The Cranberries's lead singer, Dolores O'Riordan, 46, fans are coming together to mourn the talented musician.As fans pay tribute to the Irish artist, media outlets are doing the same by revealing the meaning behind the popular 90s band's most popular songs.REX/Shutterstock According to BBC, The Cranberries's hit single, "Zombie" isn't about the undead, but rather about a devastating event that rocked Northern Ireland forever. In March 1993, the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) bombed the Cheshire town of Warrington, resulting in two causalities and more than 40 injuries. Three-year-old Johnathan Ball was
10 One Hit Wonders From 1998 That'll Make You Go "Oh Man, I Forgot About Them"
By Matt
Apparently they WERE gonna keep them down.
S Club 7 Singer Calls Out Fellow Band Member For Bullying
By Maya
Back in the 90s to early 2000s, S Club 7 was one of the hottest musical groups around. From hits like "S Club Party" to "Never Had a Dream Come True," it was practically impossible not to bop your head to the catchy tunes.Their eccentric personalities and one-of-a-kind charm meshed so well together, it seemed like the band members would be inseparable. PASo, it makes it even more disappointing to hear one of the singers has accused his former band member of being a bully.Paul Cattermole, 40, was a member of the British band from 1998 to 2002,
Billy Corgan's Teasing A Smashing Pumpkins Reunion, And Our Inner 90s Kids Are Screaming
By Matt
The 2010s are the new 90s.
The Chilling Story Behind Jeff Buckley, A Rising Star Who Was Literally Swept Away
By Moojan
The sun was just beginning to set on a warm evening on May 29, 1997. Wolf River Harbor, a water channel of the Mississippi River, was calm and still. Memphis Riverfront30-year-old singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley was captivated by the serene surroundings, unable to keep his eyes off the tranquility as he waded into the water, while still wearing his boots, shirt, and pants. Then he began singing the chorus of Led Zeppelin's song "Whole Lotta Love," which is basically the name of the song repeated over and over again. And that's where his story ends, leaving millions of fans shocked and
Which Major '80s Event Happened The Year You Were Born?
By Jon
We are all products of our time, and many of us are who we are today because of the environment we grew up in. Which is interesting because we have no memory of the year we were born in. So for all those 80s kids out there, check out the biggest things that came from the decade (besides you)!1980 - Disco's PeakRolling StoneThis was the first, and only year that the award show offered a Grammy for Best Disco Recording. Might have been a good decision.1981 - A Royal WeddingDaily ExpressIt was a big year for British royalty,