Rock
By Brittany Carson on February 11, 2013
Grammy time is always exciting! Snakkle unveils some amazing before they were stars photos of the 2013 winners as well as the nominees who did not get a statue this year. Some talented singers like Kanye West and Taylor Swift (yes, they’ll be on the same stage again) and songwriters alike were up for a bushel and a barrel of nominations. Click through this gallery to find out more and see their pre-fame photos!
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By Erin Fox on August 9, 2012
Part of being an entertainer is dealing with your style, weight and personal life being under the media’s microscope. These musicians in particular have been the subject of nasty blog posts and relentless paparazzi attention all because of their weight. But, on their own terms, they have trimmed down and toned up in an appropriate and healthy way. Take that haters! But seriously, don’t these ladies look great?
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By Kim Martin on August 8, 2012
We all know it is not hard for rock stars to meet the ladies. Heck, that is why some of them even started bands in the first place (Hel-LO, Mr. Gene Simmons!). But what about finding that special singular love that makes even the biggest rock god get down on his bended knee to propose? Snakkle takes a look at some of the sweetest couplings in hard rock to reveal how these rock stars met their match!
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By Kim Martin on July 27, 2012
Rock stars and maniacal masters of metal are supposed to act wild, crazy, and out of control, right? Since the beginning of rock ‘n’ roll, many stars onstage have had their lives spiral out of control due to too much drinking and/or drugs. However, we rarely hear about many of these talented stars who settle down to care of new families or work with charities and organizations that seem to give them as much joy as playing any stadium. But that’s what we’re here for! Snakkle has rounded up a few rebellious rockers to see how they’ve tamed the fame beast over time.
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By Brett Singer on January 17, 2012
Anyone surprised by Steven Tyler’s smooth transition from Aerosmith front man to American Idol judge should check out some back issues of Rolling Stone magazine. We did, and it shows that Tyler has always been a personality with a capital P—letting it all hang out, whether screaming lyrics onstage or joining AI contestants in song today. Rock journalist Tom Moon, who interviewed Tyler for Rolling Stone in 2001 and 2004 and is the author of the book 1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die, tells Snakkle that “watching [Tyler on Idol] is very similar to sitting and talking to him,” adding that Tyler is “taking rock star-ism to the public.” Here are some “crazy” quotes from and about Mr. Steven Tyler.
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By Brett Singer on October 28, 2011
Although Nevermind was actually Nirvana’s second album—Bleach came out in 1989—it was the group’s major-label debut and the record that made them worldwide superstars. It’s been 20 years since Kurt Cobain declared that he felt stupid and contagious and became the voice of a generation. Let’s look back at what it was like to experience that seminal moment in rock ‘n’ roll history.
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By Tom Hardej on October 7, 2011
Ozzy Osbourne is a doctor. No, really.… Okay, not really, but he does dispense advice, in earnest, in his new book Trust Me, I’m Dr. Ozzy (now in stores) on health, relationships, and even dentistry. He’s known as “Rock’s Ultimate Survivor,” and we can concede that maybe he does know a thing or two.
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By Jennifer Loeber on May 31, 2011
It can’t be that hard, right? So, let’s put your skills to the test and see if you can guess who grew up to be a politician and who became a rock star. Future lawmaker or future badass songwriter? You be the judge.
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