Quinn Mercer articles

The 2000s were noisy, with superheroes exploding onto megaplex screens and franchises multiplying like gremlins after midnight. In all that chaos, a bunch of wildly original movies slipped past most people. Here are 25 under-seen, under-loved, or just plain misunderstood gems from the decade—each one worth a second look now that the dust (and the discourse) has settled.

Pete Townshend smashed more than guitars—he shattered personal relationships, the rock and roll rulebook, and even his own sanity. The mastermind behind The Who’s iconic sound, Townshend lived a life of wild affairs, substances, chaos, spiritual quests, and inner demons. Buckle up: This rock legend’s life was as explosive offstage as it was on stage.

When Reba McEntire lost more than half her touring band in a sudden plane crash in March 1991, it looked like her career might collapse—instead, she used the tragedy as the fuel to mount one of country music’s greatest comebacks. This is the story of the crash, the grief, and how McEntire turned heartbreak into one of her most powerful chapters.

Bill Bixby was renowned on screen for the memorable characters he played. Off screen, his life was marked by tragedy, resilience, and the quiet courage of a man who never gave up.

When Bob Dylan took the stage at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965 with an electric guitar strapped across his chest, the folk world stopped in its tracks. What unfolded wasn’t just a performance—it was a cultural explosion. Fans booed, purists fumed, and music as people knew it changed overnight.

In the 1980s, Florence Griffith Joyner stunned the world by becoming the fastest woman alive, shattering records with breathtaking speed. But just as quickly as she rose to dominance, she walked away from the track—at the very peak of her powers. Behind the glittering nails and electrifying sprints, however, lurked a tangle of dark and unsettling secrets.

Punk rock wasn’t made to be polite. It was born in garages, basements, and dive bars, fueled by feedback, fury, and a healthy dose of middle fingers. From the snarling early days of the 70s to the pop-punk explosion of the 90s, these songs prove that rebellion never dies, it just changes volume.

When a band splits at its peak, or just as it finds its stride, it leaves a wound in music fandom. These groups had the talent, the chemistry, the momentum… and then, for one reason or another, they were gone. Here are 21 bands that broke up too soon.

Fred Dryer was known for his NFL football career, but later became a TV icon in the hit series 'Hunter.'