Was the Who’s “My Generation” Banned by the BBC for Being Offensive to Stutterers?

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Here is the latest in a series of examinations into urban legends about music and whether they are true or false. Click here to view an archive of the music urban legends featured so far. MUSIC URBAN LEGEND: The BBC originally banned the playing of the Who’s “My Generation” because it was offensive…to stutterers! It’s […]

January 10th, 2013 | Posted in Music Legends Revealed | 2 Comments

Was the Rolling Stones’ “Wild Horses” Based On Something Marianne Faithful Said to Mick Jagger After Nearly Dying?

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Here is the latest in a series of examinations into urban legends about music and whether they are true or false. Click here to view an archive of the music urban legends featured so far. MUSIC URBAN LEGEND: The Rolling Stones’ song “Wild Horses” is based on something Marianne Faithfull said after almost overdosing. The […]

December 5th, 2012 | Posted in Music Legends Revealed | No Comments

Were the Rolling Stones Playing “Sympathy for the Devil” When A Crowd Member Was Killed at Altamont?

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Here is the latest in a series of examinations into urban legends about music and whether they are true or false. Click here to view an archive of the music urban legends featured so far. MUSIC URBAN LEGEND: The Rolling Stones were performing “Sympathy for the Devil” when a crowd member was killed at the […]

September 26th, 2012 | Posted in Music Legends Revealed | 4 Comments

Was Harry Nilsson’s Coffin Lost During an Earthquake?

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Here is the latest in a series of examinations into urban legends about music and whether they are true or false. Click here to view an archive of the music urban legends featured so far. MUSIC URBAN LEGEND: Harry Nilsson’s coffin was lost during an earthquake Harry Nilsson (he usually went by just Nilsson as […]

July 24th, 2012 | Posted in Music Legends Revealed | 3 Comments