5 Fake Bands With Real Chart Hits
They may have been the creation of producers or TV execs, but these fake bands managed to leave a mark on the music charts.
Joni Mitchell’s Final Chapter Is Epic
Joni Mitchell has always been fiercely independent. An amazing comeback from a devastating aneurysm demonstrates how far her grit goes.
10cc’s “I’m Not In Love”: The Backstory
The band rejected this song at first. But an ambitious “makeover” turned it into a huge hit – and one of the most unusual of the 70s.
The One-Hit Wonder File: “Walking In Memphis”
Marc Cohn took some advice from James Taylor and took a little trip for inspiration. The result? “Walking In Memphis.”
The One-Hit Wonder File: “Romeo’s Tune”
During club gigs, Steve Forbert performed this song even though it wasn’t on his album. Soon, he realized he might have a hit on his hands.