Debut albums rarely turn rookie musicians into major players, but every so often, they do. Here are three albums that did the unexpected.

A-ha's "Take On Me" was a huge hit, but that only became true after it was released for a second time and given a new music video.

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Frank Zappa's relationship with counterculture was very complex, and one facet of it he disagreed with was its emphasis on drugs.

People once wondered if Madonna could pull off a ballad. "Crazy For You" answered those doubters from the top of the charts.

Miranda Lambert had the perfect response when a fan tossed their undergarments onstage during her new Mexico show.

Brian Wilson once credited Eugene Landy for saving his life, but he was also the source of the Beach Boy founder's deepest regret.

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Before teaming up with William “Big Kenny” Alphin to form Big & Rich, John Rich served as bass guitarist and co-lead vocalist of the country band Lonestar. During an interview earlier this year, the ...

Nirvana made something iconic on August 17, 1991, when they recorded the music video for "Smells Like Teen Spirit." ...

Columbian reggaeton superstar Karol G will helm YouTube's first-ever live NFL broadcast when the Chiefs meet the Chargers in Brazil.

These legendary early electronic albums really showcase the cool things musicians were doing with primitive versions of synthesizers.