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10 Bands Who Changed Their Names Right Before They Got Famous That Will Make You Wonder "What If"

Listening to music when we were young was basically the most important thing we did. It helped us determine who had the same taste as we did, and obviously who was the coolest. Everyone had a set hierarchy for which bands were the best, but how much did the band name impact your choice? Band names were obviously a very important part of the appeal. They put a lot of effort into picking out the names, but what if they had gone with another option? A rose by any other name would smell as sweet right? Well, now you can

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7 Facts About Abba That'll Make You Say "Mamma Mia"

We all grew up listening to ABBA, mostly because our moms were all obsessed. The disco trend was mostly over by our childhoods, but our moms refused to let it go. The catchy melodies and wacky outfits made them seem like a children's show, as long as you didn't pay too much attention to the words. The band is so iconic that their music has been turned into a Broadway musical, which then became a movie starring Meryl Streep. There is even a sequel coming out next year! There are just endless possibilities for this band! But how much do

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10 Pictures Of Your Favorite Musicians From The '90s to Now

It's hard to believe the 90s were almost 30 years ago, but it's even harder when you realize your favorite musicians have been around for just as long. From pop to rap to rock, these artists have been in the spotlight since the beginning of their glory days.Here are 10 of your most beloved musicians from the 90s to now. 1. Ice-T935kday / NBCBorn Tracey Marrow, Ice-T has come a long way from his gangsta days. He had the first hip-hop album to carry an explicit content sticker. He also co-founded the heavy metal band, Body Count, which released the

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98 Degrees Is Back And They Are Going On Tour

Remember 98 Degrees? They were a mildly successful boy band in the 90s that were a little bit over shadowed by some of the heavy-hitters like Backstreet Boys and *Nsync, but still had many fans. 98 DegreesA lot of their success probably had to do with Nick Lachey's very public marriage to Jessica Simpson. It helped bring attention to their music and keep people interested in them even though they were competing against so many other boy bands. There are obviously a lot of forgotten boy bands, but 98 Degrees was probably one of the best. They had a bunch

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Seeing Aqua 20 Years After "Barbie Girl" Will Make You Say "My, Oh My"

If you were to think of the 90s, there are a few bands that would come to mind. Spice Girls, Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, and Aqua. They may not have had quite as many hits as the others, but their songs were truly unique and iconic.AlchetronTheir hit breakthrough single "Barbie Girl" came out in 1997, almost ten years after the Danish band was originally formed. They finally were able to get worldwide success and grow their fan base to an impressive level. The band ran into some legal trouble over their mega-hit because the company who made Barbies didn't like

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9 Facts About Hanson That Will Make You Say "MMMCool"

When it comes to music, the 90s gave us a lot of gems, but none of them has defined an era as much as 'MMMBop' did. Everyone who's lived through the 90s knows exactly where that quasi-gibberish word came from and has definitely sung along to it. The band behind the hit song, Hanson, was formed in 1992, but it wasn't until they dropped their debut single in 1996 that they became worldwide sensations. Composed of brothers Isaac, Taylor and Zac, Hanson went on to sell over 16 million records worldwide and steal even more teenage hearts along the way.

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Debbie Harry Is A Psychic, And 11 Other Things About Blondie That Will Make You Say "What?"

The eclectic American rock band, Blondie, started as an underground band in the mid-seventies. It wasn't until 1978, when they released their iconic album Parallel Lines, that the band gained better recognition. Over the next few decades, the band's hits often reached number one on charts across the globe helping them cement their place in the music industry. In 2006, Blondie was induced into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame further proving that they are one of the best pop-rock bands to come out of the 1970s. The original band members, Debbie Harry and Chris Stein, are still releasing

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Leaked Video From Queen Movie Shows Why Rami Malek Is The Perfect Freddie Mercury

Ever since they first announced the new cast of the Queen movie, we have been waiting to see how it will turn out. We were excited to see the first image from the set, but now there is footage of the actual filming and it's looking pretty good! Entertainment WeeklyThe full cast was spotted on stage, filming a scene for the upcoming biopic called Bohemian Rhapsody, and so far people are liking what they see! Even the actual band members were on set, watching in excitement. the look on Brian May's face watching Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury