Not a single member of the Beatles knew how to read or write music!
In 1989, the US Army blasted rock music in front of the building where Panama's dictator, Manuel Noriega, was hiding out. They played the likes of Guns N' Roses, the Clash, and the Doors. It started on Christmas Day–December 25–and by January 3 he had surrendered.
Twista is reported to be the fastest rapper in the world, able to produce 10.87 syllables per second.
In 2015, Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield launched the first album recorded entirely in space!
The piano that Freddie Mercury played while recording 'Bohemian Rhapsody' is the same one that Paul McCartney used in 'Hey Jude.'
This music genre is especially popular in the Nordic countries. According to Encyclopedia Metallum, Finland is home to the largest number of heavy metal bands per capita.
In 1997, saxophonist Kenny G broke the record for longest-held musical note by playing an E flat for 45 minutes and 47 seconds without pause.
Research has shown that plants grow faster when music is played around them. It's theorized that they have genes that enable them to "hear."
Sources: (Best Life) (Slate) (BBC) (History) (Forbes) (ScienceDaily)
See also: How sound frequencies can heal you and save the planet
Mozart sold more records than Beyoncé in 2016!
Music plays an important role in most of our lives. Listening to our favorite songs and artists can lift our spirits, help us process difficult emotions, or evoke intense nostalgia. Music has been found to have a therapeutic effect on humans and can even make plants grow faster.
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Music plays an important role in most of our lives. Listening to our favorite songs and artists can lift our spirits, help us process difficult emotions, or evoke intense nostalgia. Music has been found to have a therapeutic effect on humans and can even make plants grow faster.
If you're a music lover, check out the following gallery full of fascinating facts about music and those who make it.