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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.
Son of a famous surfer - Jack Johnson
If ice-skating is in Canadians' bloods, then surfing would be in Hawaiians'. Jack Johnson himself is a surfer, but his interest in surfing was influenced by his dad, Jeff, who is famous in Hawaii.
Rocky Mak
Alcohal Abuse - Jacoby Shaddix
He has abused alchol for years but has promised to try sobering up.
Travis
Intentionally hurting himself - Jacoby Shaddix
He once jumped out of a window and badly cut himself which is where he got the song "Scars" from.
Travis
Wardrobe Malfunction - Janet Jackson
Best known for her "wardrobe malfunction" during the 2005 Super Bowl halftime show
Millie Verst
Showing breasts during halftime of the Super Bowl - Janet Jackson
Wardrobe malfunction? This happened during the halftime show of Super Bowl XXXVIII, which was televised live during the "family" hours. Her blouse suddenly ripped apart as soon as Justin sang the last line of "Rock Your Body", ("Hope to see you naked by the end of this song") making the malfunction excuse hard to believe. Janet was wearing nipple rings, so the nipples were slightly blocked. She did apologize later, but it's sad that this and being Michael's sister are the only non-music things she'll now be now for.
She Soul
Drinking Southern Comfort - Janis Joplin
Almost every picture that you see Janis Joplin in has her with Southern Comfort Whiskey.
Paul Warren
Three family members murdered - Jennifer Hudson
On October 28, 2008, three relatives of Jennifer Hudson (her mother, a brother, and a nephew) were shot dead, apparently by an estranged husband of her sister.
Flora Rolf
His free-wheeling romantic life - Jerry Lee Lewis
This pioneer of rock-and-roll had numerous marriages in his youth, some of which were simultaneous. His most infamous affair was when he married his thirteen-year-old cousin, because it was the news of this affair that effectively ruined his career as a popular entertainer. He made a comeback only decades later, as a relic of a bygone era.
Raphael
Playing dumb - Jessica Simpson
She once said on a talk show, "Do buffalo wings really come from a buffallo?" However, is was revealed that Jessica Simpson was tested as a genius and was just playing dumb for the cameras.
Rachel
Writing the book 'Punk Rock Dad' - Jim Lindberg
The singer of Pennywise is best known for his book about being a husband and a father while being in a band.
Franka
On Stage Antics - Jim Morrison
Jim Morrison was known for his lewd and insidious stage antics which included drunken behavior and alleged displays of public nudity which often times got Morrison arrested and the Doors banned in several southern states. One such incident occurred in Florida when Jim swore at the crowd and threatened to "show it" to the whole crowd. According to keyboardist Ray Manszerak he claims that Morrison never did show "it" to anybody.
Celeste
The One-Finger Salute - Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix opened for The Monkees in 1967, but since many of the people in the audience jeered him, Jimi Hendrix showed them how he felt about them...by raising his middle finger!
Paul Warren
Choking on His Vomit - Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix broke all sorts of racial barriers by being the best guitar player in the caucasian dominated world of rock music. So why do people only remember that his personal life was a mess?-G.P.
Gary Phelps
Playing his Fender upside-down and backwards. - Jimi Hendrix
Lacking the money to buy his first new guitar, he bought a left-handed Fender. He then learned to play the guitar upside-down. Because of this his strings were reversed as well.
Wade Brock
whats up people!!!! - jimi hendrix
why has no one botherd to mention that the greatest legendary guiter player there ever was, WAS THE ONLY BLACK LEGENDARY AWSOME ROCKER IN HISTORY (not to mention he played backwards and up-side down) p. s i challenge any one to think of any other band/member! that can do that now or ever. lets see slip knot do that s***
billie joe fan A.K.A theflamelord
Burning his guitar on-stage - Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix was known of burning Fender Stratocaster on-stage.
Susanna Viljanen
Plaster Caster hall of fame - Jimi Hendrix
"The Monolith that was Mr. Hendrix (below the waist), is still said to have used up enough plaster to make several pinata's, and still have plenty 'o leftovers to cast both Simon AND Garfunkle!"
princejellyfish
Being Jimi! - Jimi!
>> Lacking the money to buy his first new guitar, he bought a left-handed Fender. He then learned to play the guitar upside-down. Because of this his strings were reversed as well. Jimi was left-handed, so what's the big deal? His guitars were right-handed, and he restrung them for his left-handed style.
Jeff Carmack
Parrotheads - Jimmy Buffett
Parrotheads are people who are die-hard fans of Jimmy Buffet and his music.
Paul Warren
Contorted facial expressions - Joe Cocker
Anyone whose seen the films "Woodstock" and "Mad Dogs and Englishmen", or any of his concerts knows that Cocker puts a lot of physicality and emotion when singing, and that includes twisting his face during "With A Little Help From My Friends" and other hits.
MOR
Going From Singing To Acting - Joe McIntyre
Joe McIntyre, formerly of New Kids On The Block, took up acting landing a role on Boston Public. He went on to star on Dancing with the Stars where he came in third place. He's now working on broadway.
Celeste
Eyeliner - Joel and Benji Madden (Good Charlotte)
The Madden twins are as well known for their make up as they are for their work with Good Charlotte.
Celeste
Quitting In The Middle Of A Tour - John Frusciante
During their tour of Japan in 1992 for the Blood Sugar Sex Magik CD John refused to go on stage and abrutptly quit in the middle of the tour. It was later revealed that John had developed a crippling addiction to heroin.
Celeste
The expression "far out" - John Denver
"Far out!" was Denver's signature exclamation in the 70's.
Martha Hankins
His insanely incomprehensible vocals - John Desire
John Desire claims to be Italian, and his accent causes many misheard lyrics of his songs. Examples include "wishing, revealing" misheard as "we drink Ritalin".
DJ Blaze
Being Assassinated By A Crazed "fan" - John Lennon
With "fans" like that, who needs enemies?
Millie Verst
Staying in bed with Yoko in a peace statement - John Lennon
He stayed in bed for a while to bring peace
jdizzy
Husband of Kelly Preston and a certified pilot - John Travolta
John may not be singing much anymore, but he is the husband of Kelly Preston and he does own 5 planes that he pilots. Most famous of them was the 707 that has a vintage Qantas livery called "V-Jet".
Rocky Mak
Their "amazingly hawt" looks. - Jonas Brothers
I don't find them attractive...at all; and yet I see many girls screaming at Joe for having such hot hair... ew.
Anonymous
Having rumored relationships - The Jonas Brothers
Nick was rumored to be dating Miley Cyrus, and Joe was rumored to be dating J.O.N.A.S. co-star Chelsea Staub.
Rachel
Suffering In Silence - Jonathan Knight and Jordan Knight
Jonathan and his brother Jordan both revealed on the Oprah Winfrey Show that they both suffered from severe anxiety and panic attacks during their time with the New Kids On The Block. They also revealed that their father also suffered from anxiety and panic attacks as well.
Celeste
Being the daughter of an ex-NFL player - Jordin Sparks
Her father is former New York Giants defender Phillippi Sparks.
Miss Treated
Daughter of an ex-NFL player and her ring - Jordin Sparks
She is not married, the ring is a purity ring, so she took a vow in church to stay a virgin until married.
She is the daughter of Phillippi Sparks, a cornerback for New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys from 1992-2000.
She is the daughter of Phillippi Sparks, a cornerback for New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys from 1992-2000.
Rocky Mak
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