Gene's real name is Eugene Klein and his birth name is Chaim Witz. The stage name Gene Simmons is a tribute to the rockabilly singer Jumpin' Gene Simmons. He credits the Beatles as the template for knowing how to be a rock star. His other businesses include his own record label, Simmons Records, his own magazine, an animated series, a few reality TV shows, a film production company, and a failed AFL football team.
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Jon's real name is John Bongiovi, Jr. He was the founder and majority owner of the AFL football team, the Philadelphia Soul. His parents were both Marines. He claims he's a blood relative of Frank Sinatra. The frontman for the band Bon Jovi has pumped out 14 studio albums with 130 million sold globally, including two solo albums. This scored him a place in the Songwriters Hall of Fame, numerous Grammys, and roles in many movies and TV shows.
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Eric is a Ferrari enthusiast with a sizable collection. Eric sadly lost his four-year-old son when he fell from an open window of a Manhattan high rise. He has achieved huge success during his solo career as well as in the different bands he was a part of (Derek & the Dominos, The Yardbirds, Cream, Blind Faith…). He is also known for his collaboration with Aretha Franklin, B.B King, the Beatles, Carlos Santana, and a slew of other artists.
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His non-stop usage of illicit substances has landed him in prison. He fell out of a tree in 2006 and had to undergo cranial surgery. The lead character of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise is partially based on Keith. He and Mick Jagger is the co-founder and co-principal songwriter of the Rolling Stones. He's called the fourth-best guitarist ever by Rolling Stone magazine (no relation). He has been a music producer since the 1960s, grabbing royalties from artists like Aretha Franklin.
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He and Keith Richards went to grade school together. He has 8 children from 5 women. A 19-million-year-old Jaggermeryx Naida and a trilobite species Aegrotocatellus Jaggeri were both named after him. Sir Michael Jagger hit it huge as the lead singer for the Rolling Stones. He had 13 #1 singles and 32 within the top 10 in solo. He's got all the awards and honors, including a knighthood. He has been performing in front of gigantic crowds since the 1960s.
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Gordon's nickname "Sting" comes from his habit of wearing a black sweater with yellow stripes when he played with the Phoenix Jazzmen. He refuses to acknowledge the name Gordon anymore. He sings the line "I want my MTV" on the 1985 hit song "Money for Nothing" by Dire Straits. Gordon Sumner become Sting as the lead songwriter, singer, and bassist for the Police in 1977 until 1985 when he started his solo career.
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Elton does great work with his Elton John AIDS Foundation. He's also been an early and constant speaker for human rights globally. His voice was previously classed as a tenor but now falls in the range of baritone. Sir Elton John has sold more than 300 million albums to date. He holds the bestselling single of all time in the U.S.A. and U.K. All these albums, touring, awards, and merchandising built his financial base, but his compositions for the "Lion King" movie and the recent "Rocketman" biopic about his life only catapulted him further.
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Many were surprised when Bono's name appeared in the Paradise Papers, which provided proof that countless members of the 1% were engaging in complicated schemes that amount to tax evasion. So much for being a huge social activist... As the lead singer of U2, he knocks down some serious cheddar. But his extra-curricular activities as a philanthropist and businessman have launched him to incredible heights. He's been knighted and is addressed as Paul David Hewson, KBE OL.
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Bruce, also known as The Boss, has sold over 135 million records worldwide over a five-decade-long career. He's one of the bestselling music artists ever, netting 20 Grammys, getting into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame, and even receiving a Presidential Medal of Freedom. Bruce, also known as The Boss, has sold over 135 million records worldwide over a five-decade-long career. He's one of the bestselling music artists ever, netting 20 Grammys, getting into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame, and even receiving a Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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He's either written or co-written 32 songs that hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It is said that McCartney holds over 25,000 copyrights. He receives royalty from his song "Yesterday", which is the most covered song of all time (over 2,200 other artists have performed their own versions). He has been knighted (that's Sir Paul to you!) and holds the Guinness Book of World Records places for the most honoured composer and the most successful songwriter of all time. He's either written or co-written 32 songs that hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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