Farin

In Germany it's legal for 16 year olds to consume "light" alcoholicas (beer, wine, etc). Driving cars is only possible with 18... same age you can drink "harder" liquors as well.

that's him, yes!

It's not Bernard Sumner, if that's the one you mean.

very influential post-punk band

There is (was) a band called "Chelsea"? that was probably the million dollar question, huh?

Eric Clapton doesn't play either "Tears in Heaven" nor "My Father's Eyes" anymore. "I didn't feel the loss anymore, which is so much a part of performing those songs. I really have to connect with the feelings that were there when I wrote them. They're kind of gone and I really don't want them to come back, particularly. My life is different now. They probably just need a rest and maybe I'll introduce them for a much more detached point of view."

http://rapgenius.com/ is first and foremost a wiki-style site, where people can explain the slang and references in rap songs - some of the editors even being famous musicians like 50 Cent or Nas. But interestingly enough there are not just Rap songs included, but also other examples. (click the orange lyrics for explanations)

what kind of parents do you have to be to even just *consider* naming your child "Dan Smith"? he'll be branded for life...

in several Arabian countries alcohol is completely illegal... it's a cultural thing

Isn't Bob Dylan known for very seldom playing his most known songs?

Do football players usually have such cool names as these ones?

Happy Birthday

you getting nostalgic is making me nostalgic

Haha, I heard he did it because his supporters became too confident and he wanted to bring them down a notch

yes, that's right

right David Bowie worked on an English version of a French song, but never submitted it, because Paul Anka already finished his version called this. (Bonus if you know the original French one as well)

Happy Birthday

Who's Blood, Sweat & Tears? (I looked that up )

yes, that's right

This scottish indie pop band got their name from a 60s French children's book.

Happy Birthday!

What is "V-2 Schneider"? (the B-Side of "Heroes") for Florian Schneider, co-founder of Kraftwerk (which I wouldn't call a 'techno' band, but... yeah)

http://xkcd.com/1110/ first I didn't get it, then I looked at the title and the alt-text and then... whoa! it sure IS big!

yep, that's correct