everytime i'm listening to a new band or whatever, i'm always inclined to go onto wikipedia and read all about them. i like to read about their personal life for some reason, and just check how their music career has been. it's not like if it was bad, i stop listening. i just like to get a feel for the artist; i guess that's the best way to say it. and i'm ALWAYS watching music documentaries on netflix! they're extremely interesting. who else has this habit?
I do the same thing, plus its a good way to find out some of their better albums and bands like them.
cosign, I always feel I vibe better to peoples music if I know the background behind it...definitely makes sense