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What are various bands best known for outside of their musical abilities? Kiss for example are best known for their makeup.
Lucky but Accurate American Football Predictor - Gavin Rossdale
Despite being unfamiliar with American Football (as he is British), he picked 8 of 10 games correct in NFL Network's 2008 Celebrity Picks (tied first with Natalie Coughlin, (accurate to week 10). He beat out "football-heads" like Nelly & Billy Bob Thornton, who both didn't even crack 50% correct.
Rocky Mak
Fire Breathing - Gene Simmons
Aside from spitting out blood Gene was also known for his fire breathing.
Celeste
His Long Tongue And Spitting Out Blood - Gene Simmons
He would bite on his tongue on purpose, producing the now-famous blood spitting at KISS concerts.
Rocky
Being the first former Beatle to have a #1 single - George Harrison
"My Sweet Lord" hit #1 on Billboard's charts in October, 1970.
beegles
Body Building - George Lynch
While on hiatus from Dokken he entered and one a few competitions.
hoodwink19
Looked as old as he is only now. - Ginger Baker
Taking a look at all the three of Cream, I cannot but remark, that Ginger is about to be passed by on the right, by Bruce and Clapton.., face-wise, that is. Listening to what I can find of his most recent drumming work, it becomes obvious, that he has also not aged in any significant other way.
Athletic Ear
Animation - Gorillaz
The singer, bassist, guitarist, and drummer of the band are each represented by a cartoon character (2D, Murdoc, Noodle, and Russel respectively). Their music videos are all in animation (and really awesome, by the way), and I'm pretty sure that you don't ever actually see the main band members at concerts, just silhouettes.
Aninnymouse
Being animated (literally) - Gorillaz
They never show their real faces or appear live, so the British techno-rock is virtually an animated band. The members are named 2D, Murdoc, Noodle and Russel.
Rocky
Declaring herself "Too old to Rock and Roll" - Grace Slick
In the late 80's she abruptly left Starship (originally Jefferson Airplane), citing her age. When interviewed on VH1 in 1998, she stated "all rock-and-rollers over the age of 50 look stupid and should retire" Despite this, she has occasionally made appearences, most notably her post-9-11 reunion with Starship where she went on stage in a burqa.
Ra'akone
Having a future "Office" cast member in the band - Grass Roots
When the American version of "The Office" debuted, Grass Roots guitarist Creed Bratton joined the cast as a fictionalized (and nastier) version of himself.
Brian Kelly
Dead (as in real dead) keyboard players - The Grateful Dead
Namely, Pigpen, Keith Godchaux, Brent Mydland, and Vince Welnick. Tom Constanten is (for now) the only surviving Dead keyboardist, and currently with Jefferson Starship.
Rocky
Thier Fans - The Grateful Dead
Known as "Dead-Head's", these otherwise average citizens, have formed a strange sub-culture that will do anything, and go almost anywhere just to breath the same air as these sloppy hobo's. (I dont get it and probably never will)
princejellyfish
Deadliest rock concert in history - Great White
In 2003, Great White were doing a concert at a small nightclub in Rhode Island when they set off fireworks. BAD IDEA. A fire started, and 100 people, including a guitarist, died. I'm surprised no one's mentioned this yet!
Amanda
dressing emo and looking scary - Green Day
billie joe always has eyeliner on, and all of them have a lot of tattos, they curse alot, and a lot more
Bwaf
Monster costumes, "splatter" special effects - GWAR
This goofy metal band is known for its over-the-top costumery and gross humor.
Agrimorfee
Being Married To Gavin Rossdale Twice - Gwen Steffani
In the summer of 2002 Gwen Steffani and former Bush singer Gavin Rossdale were married twice. The first ceremony was for Gavin's family and took place in the english countryside. The second ceremony was for Gwen's family and took place in a church in Los Angeles. The Rossdale's son was born 3 years later.
Celeste
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