Thursday 27 May 2010
Rock Myth #88
When Queen decided to reform with former Free front-man, Paul Rodgers, they originally went with the name "May, Rodgers, Taylor". It was only after fans repeatedly posted lude video's of themselves dressed as their heroes on a popular adult website that they realised they had created an eponymous double-entendre. Since then the band have played under the name "Queen and Paul Rodgers".
Tuesday 25 May 2010
Rock Myth #86
Jimi Hendrix was disqualified from the 1968 London International Chess Exhibition after attempting to move his bishop from b3 to c5 using his teeth whilst holding the chess board behind his head. He later commented that had he been allowed to continue he'd have had his opponent, then British Prime Minister Harold Wilson, in mate in 3.
Wednesday 19 May 2010
Rock Myth #85
Matt Bellamy of Muse has been trying to grow a mullet for 10 years but every time it reaches close to maturity his head is mysteriously shaved in the night by undercover assailants.
Monday 10 May 2010
Rock Myth #84
Radiohead met during a bar brawl in Abingdon which Jonny Greenwood had started over a game of cribbage.
Wednesday 5 May 2010
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