Post Your Favorite Rock Myths
What's the real relationship between Jack and Meg White?
From Radiohead's god-like status to Rod Stewart's semen-filled stomach, SPIN's December issue explores many of rock'n'roll's greatest myths -- and debunks them all.
ROCK MYTHS DEBUNKED:
1. Radiohead / 2. Nirvana / 3. Lady Gaga / 4. Biggie & Tupac / 5. Marilyn Manson / 6. Emo Oversharers
>> Gallery: 10 More Rock Myths
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But what other legendary stories deserve more attention?
What's the real relationship between Jack and Meg White? Did Phil Collins really write "In the Air Tonight" after watching a man drown? Did Suge Knight really dangle Vanilla Ice off a balcony?
Post your favorite unsolved rock mysteries below! And maybe we'll be able to get to the truth behind the legends.
25 Comments
Click here to comment- Posted By Scott
12.06.09 1:14 PM
I realize that they were mention in the column, and I must implore that FUGAZI is the poster boy for rock enigma. Ever since my exposure to them early in my teen years, there was mystery and folklore surrounding them. Being from the suburbs, it was not often that I met someone who knew of them, but when I did, there was always a qualifier that had to be offered. "Hey man, I heard that they are homeless. By choice!" To which the other party, with wide eyes inevitably reported "I heard that! I also heard that not only are they all Vegan, but they only eat rice." I mentioned the Fugazi phenomenon to a friend recently. His response? "Fugazi? Didn't they all move to France?" I rest my case.
- Posted By Makensi
12.03.09 6:59 PM
I heard that the all female 3 piece band L7, were infamous for taking their tampons out onstage and throwing them at the audience. I heard this 11 years ago when I was a lot more naive, and I believed it. Now when I listen to my L7 albums it just makes me laugh cause I think that can't possibly be true.... can it?
- Posted By Jina T
11.25.09 3:46 AM
dear alexander.... HUH? Half of your comments dont constitute as 'myths' as they are merely just 'questions'....and you could have posted all of those in one box, but instead for the sake of being dramatic...you posted 30. :P
HOWABOUT THIS: Lemmy from motorhead....how the hell is he still alive after downing a bottle of JACK EVERY NIGHT for over 30 years????????????????? this man is nit human.
- Posted By Anonymous
11.24.09 2:54 AM
Well obviously all starts with Robert Johnson selling his soul for the ability to ferocious licks.
I once heard one about Keith Richards replacing all his blood in a Swiss hospital through blood transfusions
The Beatles sparking a jay in Buckingham Palace
Cass Elliot choking on that sandwich
Judas Priest causing suicide
Charles Manson auditioning for The Monkees
Dylan playing piano for Bobby Vee
- Posted By Alexander Martinez
11.17.09 2:59 PM
Is Weezer the ultimate nerd band?
- Posted By Alexander Martinez
11.17.09 2:54 PM
Which band will become the next mega group such as U2 and Coldplay?
- Posted By Alexander Martinez
11.17.09 2:52 PM
Can good singers become good actors? Vice versa?
- Posted By Alexander Martinez
11.17.09 2:49 PM
Has 50 Cent's time come and gone?
- Posted By Alexander Martinez
11.17.09 2:48 PM
Is Metallica the only thing keeping heavy metal relevant?
- Posted By Alexander Martinez
11.17.09 2:48 PM
Will Whitney Houston ever be as big as she was in earlier decades?
- Posted By Alexander Martinez
11.17.09 2:47 PM
Will Lady Gaga take over Britney Spears' claim as Pop Queen?
- Posted By Alexander Martinez
11.17.09 2:46 PM
Will Them Crooked Vultures be considered the greatest Supergroup?
- Posted By Alexander Martinez
11.17.09 2:44 PM
Did Led Zeppelin intentionally put satanic subliminal messages in Stairway to Heaven?
- Posted By Alexander Martinez
11.17.09 2:42 PM
Will Daft Punk reclaim their spot as the dance kings?
- Posted By Alexander Martinez
11.17.09 2:40 PM
Is Radiohead bigger than Coldplay?
- Posted By Alexander Martinez
11.17.09 2:38 PM
Will Aerosmith break up?
- Posted By Alexander Martinez
11.17.09 2:37 PM
Did anyone expect the Strokes to save Rock n Roll?
01.06.10 6:13 AM
Did Jim Morrison flash the audience at a Doors concert in Miami in 1969? As Ray Manzarek says in VH1's "The Story of: The Doors", "Either Jim took his **** out in front of 14,000 people and nobody took a picture, or it didn't happen."