W. Axl Rose. Axl Rose, whose real name is William Rose Jr., took the name "Axl" from his former band.

Exile On Main Street. The Rolling Stones recorded "Exile On Main Street" in Keith's home in Nellcote, France.

Purple Rain. "Purple Rain" grossed over $80 million at the box office and made Prince a movie star.

Bart. Tom Petty was one of the few traditionalist rock and rollers who embraced music videos.

213. Nathaniel Dawayne Hale (Nate Dogg) served three years in the Marines before receiving a dishonorable discharge.

Calvin Cordozar Broadus. Snoop Dogg got the childhood nickname "Snoopy" from his mom, and he took the name Snoop Doggy Dog when he started recording.