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Things can get messy when bandmates get together. But Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore made it work for three decades in Sonic Youth. Until 2011, that is, when they announced their split. The couple were married from 1984 to 2013.
It looks like Pam Anderson always had a thing for rockers. At least she did for Poison's front man, Brett Michaels. The two dated for approximately a year, between 1993 and 1994.
The Fall Out Boy star and the singer walked down the aisle in 2008. But in 2011, the couple divorced.
The two dated back in the mid-90s, but things just didn't work out between them. You might recall how poignant 'Henry Lee' is, a song PJ Harvey and Nick Cave sang together in 1996.
Johnny Cash was one of those artists who attracted both country music and rock 'n' roll fans. His (second) wife, June, was present during much of his career, as both a partner and in music. They were married from 1968 until 2003, when June passed away. Johnny Cash died four months after.
What do punk rockers Bikini Kill and the Beastie Boys have in common? This couple, of course! Kathleen Hanna and Adam Horovitz (aka Ad-Rock) have been married since 2006.
The members of Arcade Fire have been together ever since 2003. That's pretty impressive for a couple who are also bandmates.
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The front man of The Libertines and the supermodel started dating in 2005. They then had a rocky on-and-off relationship for two years before they called it quits.
The 'New Girl' star and the Death Cab for Cutie singer got married in 2009, but the relationship ended two years later.
This rock power couple had to be on the list. The late lead singer of Nirvana and the singer of Hole were a match made in grunge. They married in 1992, and were together until Kurt Cobain's tragic death in 1994.
The Rolling Stones guitarist and the model met at the iconic Studio 54 in 1979. They married in 1983, and are still together to this day. Not bad for a rock star, right?
The two Blondie bandmates were together until 1989. Though they did continue working together after their romance ended.
When The White Stripes popped onto the scene, Meg and Jack claimed to be brother and sister. It turns out, however, they were actually husband and wife! They were married between 1996 and 2000.
From the Beatles to Wings, photographer Linda McCartney was almost always by the famous musician. The two were together until she passed away in 1998.
One of the most famous long-lasting relationships in the music biz, Patti Scialfa and Bruce Springsteen met when she joined the E Street Band in 1984. But it was not until the late '80s that they started dating, tying the knot in 1991. Fast forward to the present day, and the two are still together!
A rock star and a Playboy Playmate: a match made in rock heaven. The Kiss co-lead singer and Tweed were together for 28 years before they tied the knot in 2011. They have two children together.
The Victoria's Secret model and the Kings of Leon lead singer have been married since 2011. She, too, starred in her then-boyfriend's music video. You can see her in 'Use Somebody.'
One of the most famous couples in music history, Yoko and then-Beatle John Lennon met in 1966 and were together (despite a split in the middle) until Lennon's tragic assassination in 1980.
The complex relationship between the two members of Fleetwood Mac is well known. The two actually met in high school, years before they were in the band. Unfortunately, things never really worked out between the two. But at least we've got a few good songs out of it.
In 1995, No Doubt and Bush performed on the same show. The two vocalists met, and the rest is history. They got married in 2002, but called it quits in 2016. Stefani went on to marry country star Blake Shelton in 2021.
Elvis and Priscilla are as ionic (and controversial) as it gets when it comes to rock couples. After all, Priscilla was still a teen when they met. A few years later, the couple got married in Las Vegas. The King was married to Priscilla for six years, until their divorce in 1973.
But Axl Rose wasn't the only rock star to cast a partner in a music video. Whitesnake front man David Coverdale did it too! The late model Tawny Kitaen became known for the band's videos 'Here I Go Again,' 'Is This Love,' and 'Still of the Night.' The couple were married between 1989 and 1991.
The musician and the model met in 1990, and they just clicked! Two years later, they tied the knot. They were married for 26 years, until Bowie's death.
The famous Guns N' Roses front man dated supermodel Stephanie Seymour between 1991 and 1993. You might remember her from the band's music videos for 'November Rain' and 'Don't Cry.'
But before Pam Anderson, there was 'Dynasty' (and later 'Melrose Place') actress Heather Locklear. The two were married from 1986 until 1993.
The iconic singer of the Rolling Stones has had quite a few relationships over the years. But perhaps the most iconic was with singer Marianne Faithful.
The 'Baywatch' star and the Mötley Crüe drummer tied the knot in 1995, just a few days after they met. Their relationship was a rollercoaster. They eventually called it quits three years later. Then Tommy and Pam got together again in 1998, but things got messy once more.
As you might have noticed by now, Pamela Anderson likes her romances fast and turbulent. This was also the case with Kid Rock, with whom she was married from 2006 to 2007.
Sharon and Ozzy have been together for a long time. The "Prince of Darkness" met Sharon when he left Black Sabbath in 1979, the couple tied the knot in 1985, and the rest is history. They're still going strong to this day.
And then Locklear tied the knot with yet another rocker: Bon Jovi's Richie Sambora,. This time, though, the marriage lasted longer. The two were together from 1994 to 2007.
Then things got a bit awkward when Denise Richards (who was apparently friends with Heather Locklear) and Sambora got involved. The couple didn't last long, however.
The infamous love story of the former Sex Pistols member and his girlfriend Nancy is filled with controversy, drama, and tragedy. In 1978, Vicious was accused of murdering Nancy, but he died before the trial.
Hulu's hit show 'Pam & Tommy' reignited the world's interest in famous rock and roll couples of the recent past. Indeed, there was a time when these two and other rock couples made the covers of magazines, and later, the internet. Their whirlwind romances and wild lifestyles fascinated fans everywhere. In honor of these fiery flings, we bring you the most iconic rock couples through the years.
Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee are just one of the many famous duos you'll find in this gallery. Click on!
The most iconic rock couples ever
Some are still going strong to this day
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Hulu's hit show 'Pam & Tommy' reignited the world's interest in famous rock and roll couples of the recent past. Indeed, there was a time when these two and other rock couples made the covers of magazines, and later, the internet. Their whirlwind romances and wild lifestyles fascinated fans everywhere. In honor of these fiery flings, we bring you the most iconic rock couples through the years.
Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee are just one of the many famous duos you'll find in this gallery. Click on!