Amy Winehouse is still one of the most well-known singers and songwriters in the world, even over a decade after her untimely departure. Her chaotic and fraught life was well-documented, and the details of it can be hard to listen to. But it's important to understand all facets of her memory.
George Carlin went from clean-cut comic in the 1960s to the countercultural icon of the 1970s, and spent the rest of his years being nothing less than his true self. Or, so audiences thought. For all his brash language and risque confessionals, Carlin was still keeping ruinous secrets back home.
Celebrate the extraordinary life of Kobe Bryant—NBA legend, Oscar-winning storyteller, and devoted girl dad. Explore how Kobe won an Academy Award after retirement, coached his daughter Gigi’s basketball team, championed women’s sports, and left behind a legacy that continues to inspire the world long after his passing in 2020.
Almost without warning, Mark Knopfler ended Dire Straits. There was no scandal or explosive announcement. He simply decided that the world he helped build no longer felt like his.
You can’t always hum the solo. You might forget the lyrics. But that bassline—that groove that makes your shoulders move—sticks forever. From thunderous funk to British rock cool, these are the basslines that built entire songs, and in some cases, entire eras of music.
There are some lyrics that just seem to live forever. They pop up in movies, memes, graduation speeches, and tattoos—you name it. From timeless love anthems to rebellious rock hooks, these are the most quoted song lyrics of all time—the lines that became part of how we talk, love, and remember.
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