20 Rock & Roll Facts That Are Worth A Look

1.

Duran Duran was named after a mad scientist from the Jane Fonda movie "Barbarella."

2.

"Wild Thing” was written by Angelina Jolie's uncle, Chip Taylor.

3.

According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Queen has the longest-running fan club.

4.

Elvis recorded more than 600 songs, he didn't write a single one.

5.

Pink Floyd's original name was Sigma 6.

6.

Little Richard once said, "The blues had an illegitimate baby and we named it rock 'n' roll." This may be a reference to then-DJ Alan Freed's popularization of the phrase, which was slang for having sex.

7.

Jimi Hendrix was the highest-paid performer at Woodstock. He was paid $18,000.

8.

After making a mistake when recording “Hey Jude,” Paul McCartney says, “Oh, fucking hell” at 2:58.

9.

The first CD that was pressed in the states was Bruce Springsteen’s "Born in the USA."

10.

Mick jagger is a skilled ballet dancer, and has been taking lessons for years.

11.

The only guy in ZZ Top who doesn’t have a beard is drummer Frank Beard.

12.

Paul McCartney performed at the 2012 London Olympics Opening Ceremony for just one pound (about $1.50).

13.

AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young worked in a bra factory as a sewing-machine mechanic

14.

"Layla" was written by Eric Clapton with the intention to steal George Harrison's wife.

15.

Jimi Hendrix wrote “Purple Haze” after dreaming about walking under the sea.

16.

Bono got his nickname from a hearing-aid store in the center of Dublin

17.

Jimmy Page dated a 14-year-old girl while he was touring with Led Zeppelin.

18.

The Rolling Stones’ tongue logo design was inspired by the Indian Hindu goddess, Kali The Destroyer.

19.

Elton John’s real name is Reginald Kenneth Dwight.

20.

Before KISS, Vinnie Vincent wrote the soundtracks for "Happy Days" and "Joanie Loves Chachi."