The Alternative Rock Factfile. It's Back for a Christmas Edition!

[Phil Adams]

Belinda Carlyle got the inspiration for her big hit record, "Circle in the Sand" after getting caught short behind a breakwater on the beach at her native Weston Super Mare.

[yorks5stringer]

Contrary to their name, "Fall Out Boy" are all good buddies.

[yorks5stringer]

The Band "Garbage" are actually all keen recyclers of their domestic waste.

[yorks5stringer]

Singer-songwriter Judith Owen is married to Spinal Tap's Bassist Derrick Smalls, played by Harry Shearer . Shearer also played football for Southampton, Blackburn and Newcastle United.

Edited December 5, 2014 by yorks5stringer

[ras52]

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None of the B-52's are actually 52 years old.
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nor are they flying, pollinating insects.

[ras52]

Tyrannosaurus Rex shortened their name as part of a sponsorship deal with a manufacturer of cooking oil.

[Japhet]

When they are not on tour, The Gypsy Kings make ends meet collecting scrap metal and bare knuckle boxing. Hard bastards they are.

[Geek99]

[quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1417787440' post='2624016']
None of the B-52's are actually 52 years old.
[/quote]
No - they look older

[yorks5stringer]

Credited with introducing Stevie Wonder to synth sounds, "Tonto's Expanding Headband" was actually just Lycra.

[yorks5stringer]

5th Beatle Billy Preston had no trace of a Lancashire accent.

Edited December 5, 2014 by yorks5stringer

[Phil Adams]

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5th Beatle Billy Preston had no trace of a Lancashire accent.
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Funnily enough, neither has Status Quo bassist Alan Lancaster.

[Diablo]

Tenny-boppers and cheese rock merchants "Hanson" inherited their name after their favourite pet tortoise was unfortunately encased in concrete during the building of an extension at their terraced house in Crook, County Durham.

[Diablo]

Herbie Flowers has a brother called Spicie Vegetables

Edited December 6, 2014 by Diablo

[alyctes]

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Herbie Flowers has a brother called Spicie Vegetables
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And a cousin called Mouldie Bread.

[sprocketflup]

Safety Dancers Men Without Hats would not be allowed on a modern day building site.

Which is a shame because their plastering skills are second to none.

Edited December 6, 2014 by sprocketflup

[sprocketflup]

Pop munchkin Toyah Wilcox has never been incarcerated in any way shape or form, but wrote her two best selling hits whilst only two years old.

To this day, no-one knows why.

[Roland Rock]

Every one of The Pointer Sisters suffers from the same genetic condition that deprived them of index fingers.

[yorks5stringer]

Bon Jovi have now advised their fans that living on a prayer is simply not safe, nor sustainble

[yorks5stringer]

Guns N' Roses have dropped plans for a UK based chain of Garden Centres following seizures by the US Customs of stock intended for the new venture.

[yorks5stringer]

The line up for the "Houses of the Holy Festival" at the Southbank over Christmas is taking shape. Expected to perform are The Christians, Judas Priest, The Sikhers, The Communards, Elvin Bishop, The Rocking Vicars, Madonna, Charlotte Church, Peter, Paul and Mary, Peter Gabriel, Genesis and Josef K. A single "God only Knows" backed by "Church of the Poisoned Mind" is available on Buddah Records

Edited December 6, 2014 by yorks5stringer

[pfretrock]

If Nazareth are not in the line up, I won't be buying tickets.

[alyctes]

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The line up for the "Houses of the Holy Festival" at the Southbank over Christmas is taking shape. Expected to perform are The Christians, Judas Priest, The Sikhers, The Communards, Elvin Bishop, The Rocking Vicars, Madonna, Charlotte Church, Peter, Paul and Mary, Peter Gabriel, Genesis and Josef K. A single "God only Knows" backed by "Church of the Poisoned Mind" is available on Buddah Records
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Josef K may not be able to play, depending on how the court case goes.

[lurksalot]

Arethra Franklin is the daughter of a gynocologist from Frankenmuth, Michigan

[yorks5stringer]

60's Popster Freddie Garrity could not think of a name for his backing band. Then he had a dream...

[yorks5stringer]

Hothouse Flowers have announced they are to split. Bassist Herbie cited "increasing energy prices and competition from air-freighted blooms from emerging markets" In a domino effect, Sting is also looking at shutting up shop and Iron Butterly and Stone Roses are also making plans. Stone Rose's Mani commented, "We are looking at a spin-off party band called Lead Balloon"