Obscure Facts About Musicians That Really Sing

Everyone loves music. It makes us feel a kind of way. We gravitate towards specific genres and artists. They thrill us, they move us, they inspire us. Here you'll find some interesting facts about your favorite musicians that will surprise even their biggest fans.

Elvis Presley

Elvis had a twin. On January 8, 1935, Elvis was born at his parents' two-room house in East Tupelo, Mississippi, about 35 minutes after his identical twin brother, Jesse Garon, who was stillborn. The next day, Jesse was buried in an unmarked grave in nearby Priceville Cemetery.

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The More You Know

  • While on tour with Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Page dated a 14-year-old girl. Try getting away with that today.
  • When Pixie’s drummer David Lovering wasn’t drumming, he performed as a professional magician.
  • Creedence Clearwater Revival has the most No. 2 Billboard hits—without ever hitting No. 1.
  • Jimi Hendrix was kicked out of Little Richard’s band for stealing the spotlight and not wearing the uniform.
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