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One of the most famous backup singers ever was thinking of horrible things while working with The Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter."

Simon Napier-Bell managed Sinéad O’Connor from 2014 to 2015 and reflected on what it was like to work with her.

Morrissey did not like that musicians posted tributes to Sinéad O'Connor after her death. He believed they were too late and dishonest.

Sinéad O'Connor's 'SNL' performance brought her a great deal of controversy. It moved so quickly that two men egged her after the show.

Why was Gen X obsessed with Fila, neon and bold statement t-shirts? Wham! started the trend, but it wasn't the band, it was their manager.

Planned Parenthood condemned Madonna's "Papa Don't Preach" for setting teenagers on "a path to permanent poverty." Subsequently, "Weird Al" Yankovic put his comedic spin on the song.

Two Friends confirmed that they were contacted about playing Fyre Festival 2.0.

Madonna said “Papa Don't Preach” was “a celebration of life” that would ruffle feathers. Ozzy Osbourne’s daughter, Kelly Osbourne, covered the tune.

Cyndi Lauper's "She Bop," Prince and the Revolution's "Darling Nikki," and Madonna's "Dress You Up" inspired a government hearing about music.

John Lennon wrote 1 of his No. 1 songs when he was in Bermuda. It was inspired by Bing Crosby.

A reference to The Beatles' 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' helped make a fossil of a prehistoric creature iconic.

The Beastie Boys inspired the music videos for Aqua's "Barbie Girl." In addition, 'The Flintstones' and 'Scooby-Doo' influenced "Barbie Girl."

Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner argued more than they didn't. The Queen of Country once described just how they got under each other's skin.

Aqua's "Barbie Girl" was supposed to have important messages and a light tone. Its music video almost contradicted one of the messages.

Aqua's "Barbie Girl" was a song about Pamela Anderson and a few other things. It was a big hit in the United States.

Even after decades of working, some musicians never want to slow down. Here are six classic artists who say they have no plans to retire.

The members of Aqua didn't agree on what the vocals of "Barbie Girl" should sound like at first. The tune became a hit twice.

A scene from the documentary 'The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart' helped inspire part of the movie 'Barbie'.

Keith Richards liked Bob Dylan, but he didn't like his backing band. Richards didn't like watching them live because they sounded too perfect.

Here's who Murray the K was to the fab four and how the DJ pronounced himself the fifth Beatle on the band's first trip to the states.