Music Trivia -> What A Band is Best Known For (aside from their music) -> Latest Entries
What are various bands best known for outside of their musical abilities? Kiss for example are best known for their makeup.
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Themes - Mark Mothersbaugh
Rugrats TV show and Crash Bandicoot
Dave Craig
Not Having Brown M&Ms - Van Halen
The Brown M&M never gets respect (there's no Brown M character) and Van Halen is no exception. They used this policy because they wanted to make sure that their promoters have read the contract, since in one of their venues a roadie nearly got killed and wound-up with a damage bill of 85 grand!
Paul Warren
His Crazy antics - Tre' Cool (Green Day)
Tre is the only person to ever climb the Universal Studios Globe - He did so at the VMA awards 1998
Optimus Lime
Theme show tunes - They Might Be Giants
They did the themes for The Daily Show (a cover of "Dog on Fire"), The Drinky Crow Show, and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.
dxman
Being a d*** at the VMA Awards - Kanye West
Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift's acceptance speech at the 2009 VMA's, causing huge controversy. He apologized the next day on the Jay Leno Show.
dxman
Heroin and Alcohol - Aerosmith
In the 1970s Joe Perry and Steven Tyler were known as the "Toxic Twins" because both of them were addicted to heroin and alcohol.
In many interviews Steven describes himself as being a "survivor" not knowing if he would be sober if Joe and the rest of the band weren't sober.
In many interviews Steven describes himself as being a "survivor" not knowing if he would be sober if Joe and the rest of the band weren't sober.
Celeste
Having a future "Office" cast member in the band - Grass Roots
When the American version of "The Office" debuted, Grass Roots guitarist Creed Bratton joined the cast as a fictionalized (and nastier) version of himself.
Brian Kelly
Beating Up A Reporter While On Camera - Bjork
When the female reporter asked about Bjork's baby, she repeatedly punched the reporter while cameras were rolling. Bjork later apologized, and the reporter never pressed charges (as far as I know).
She
Not Revealing Their Faces - Daft Punk
Not one performance of Daft Punk's shows the members faces, which are usually hidden by masks or are replaced by animation. They also never show their faces when at interviews or awards ceremonies.
Rachel
Getting cut-off at the Grammy's - Frank Sinatra
Sinatra made a speech for receiving the Legend Award, but his speech ran a little too long which puzzled Sinatra.
Paul Warren
Parrotheads - Jimmy Buffett
Parrotheads are people who are die-hard fans of Jimmy Buffet and his music.
Paul Warren
Music for Scooby Doo - Simple Plan
They did the theme for cartoon "What New Scooby Doo" and they do the majority of the music for the show.
Travis
Appearing naked on her band's album cover - Anabella Lwin
I'm not kidding either. Annabella Lwin then 15 years old appeared naked on the cover of Bow Wow Wow's first and only hit I Want Candy.
This move horrified Anabella's mother who then kicked her out of her house.
This move horrified Anabella's mother who then kicked her out of her house.
Celeste
Headlining the tragic Cincinnati concert in 1979 - The Who
On December 3, 1979, 11 teens were trampled to death when the crowd rushed to find the good seats at Riverfront Coliseum.This tragedy led to the repealing of "festival", or general, seating in Cincinnati. The Who left town shortly after the tragedy.
Rocky
Being a county clerk - Krist Noveselic
The Nirvana bassist has been active in Seattle politics for years. He recently got into office as county clerk in Wahiakum County, WA.
Jakko Wakko
making the South Park theme! - Primius
Les Claypool helped South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker compose the South Park theme song!
Konner
Her Liberal Politics - Barbara Streisand
While Babs can hardly be considered a topical singer (unlike quite a few of her contemporaries), she has made no secret of her left-leaning political stance, often performing at fundraisers and other events for the U.S. Democratic Party and being an outspoken supporter of liberal causes and political figures.
Raphael
Having Her Music Banned In Her Home Province. - K.D. Lang
It happened. K.D. Lang's music was banned her home province of Saskatchewan after she was depicted on the cover of Vanity Fair in a racy pose with supermodel Cindy Crawford. She would later reveal her sexuality to the world.
Celeste
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