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The Legendary Lee Marvin was born on this day in 1924
Lee Marvin, it's one of …Australian actor and comedian Yahoo Serious of 1980’s movie “Young Einstein” turns 70
The popularity of the 1988 …“Another Brick In The Wall (Part 2)” by Pink Floyd peaks to No.1 at the U.S Hot 100 in 1980
In 1979 with the release …Chubby Checker’s “The Twist” goes No.1 on Hot 100 in 1960
In 1960, Former chicken plucker …
Interviews
An interview with former Yell! singer Daniel James
After a hiatus of several …An interview with author Gareth Jones
The book "French Pop" by …Exclusive interview: Spandau Ballet’s Steve Norman looks back on the band’s history
The co-founder and multi-instrumentalist of …Interview: Former Yell! singer Daniel James talks about his perspective on the sucess of his latest song “Set Your Spirit Free 2o23”
Daniel James, who had the …
Record Reviews

The Beatles “White Album”: A collection of stunning songs by a fragmented band
On November 22nd 1968 The Beatles released their only double studio album and the first on their newly created label Apple, self titled “The Beatles”, more commonly known as “The White Album”. We revisit the 1968 classic album and the impact it had on the band’s career
TV

Nirvana performed an unique version of “Smells Like Teen Spirit” on the British TV show Top Of The Pops on this day in 1991
In 1991 Nirvana were invited to play the popular British TV Show Top Of The Pops. Not happy with the show’s demand to lip-sync Kurt Cobain literally tried to swallow the microphone while singing “Smells Like Teen Spirit” an octave lower
Movies

Whitney Houston starts a record-breaking 14 week at No.1 on the Hot 100 with “I Will Always Love You” in 1992
Used as the theme song for the movie “The Bodyguard”, Whitney Houston’s rendition of Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You” broke several records and became Houston’s signature song. Read some facts about the song and her 1992 version
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In 1965 The Rolling Stones debut on the US TV
In 1965 with the British Invasion on full gas, The Rolling Stones make their debut on the U.S TV in the show “Hullabaloo” performing “She Said Yeah” and “Get Off Of My Cloud”
Music

In 1964, with their “teen death song”, the vocal band The Shangri-Las went No.1 “Leader Of The Pack”
The “teen death songs” genre that was bizarrely popular during the early 1960’s, in 1964 the vocal band The Shangri-Las jumped on the band wagon and made one of the most memorable songs within that style, “Leader Of The Pack”
Classic Hits
Donna Summer peaks to No.1 with the rockin’ “Hot Stuff” in 1979
"Hot Stuff" marked a changing …Pet Shop Boys version of “Always On My Mind” was No.1 on this day in 1987
The surprising synth-pop version of …The Clash releases their debut single “White Riot” on this day in 1977
"White Riot" by The Clash …Whitney Houston starts a record-breaking 14 week at No.1 on the Hot 100 with “I Will Always Love You” in 1992
Used as the theme song …
In Their Own Words

25 Quotes by one of the most famous women of the twentieth century Marilyn Monroe
On June 1 Marilyn Monroe would have turned 97, we remember her through her words on 25 quotes, some inspirational, some revealing of who she was, taken from interviews, films, and live statements.
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John Lennon steps on a concert stage for the last time in 1974
After losing a bet with his friend Elton John who collaborated with him on his No.1 hit “Whatever Gets You Through The Night”, John Lennon made a special appearance on Elton John’s concert at the Madison Square Garden in New York on November 28th, 1974
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Queen and David Bowie’s “Under Pressure” peaks to No.1 in the UK in 1981
“Under Pressure” is regarded as one of the finest moments in Rock music due to the vocal power of David Bowie and Freddie Mercury together,know more about how the song came to be
50’s Flashback
Remembering the Canadian actor Christopher Plummer who passed away at age 91
He'll be forever known as …Jerry Lee Lewis’ “Great Balls Of Fire” was released 66 years ago
"Great Balls of Fire" by …The Hollywood’s Golden Age legend Olivia de Havilland turns 104
Olivia de Havilland first came …Remembring “The Killer” Jerry Lee Lewis on his birthday
He was the prototypical Rock …
60’s Flashback
Iggy Pop: The 9 Lives Of The Iguana
Looking back at the life …Robert Redford turns 87
Robert Redford remains one of …Alfred Hitchcock the “Master of Suspense” was born on this day in 1899
Filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock was nicknamed …Cat Stevens turns 75
Cat Stevens, now Yusuf Islam, …
70’s Flashback
“Led Zeppelin II”: The Brown Bomber
We revisit what is considered …Broadway Legend Liza Minnelli Turns 77
Liza Minnelli was born on …Remembering “Superman” Christopher Reeve On His 71st Birthday
Over the years several actors …Quincy Jones turns 90 today
Quincy Jones is mostly known …
80’s Flashback
Bryan Adams peaks to No.1 on the Hot 100 with “Heaven” in 1985
Featured on his best selling …Rock icon Joan Jett turns 65
One of the most influential …Celebrate the birthday of Brian May revisiting The Top 10 Greatest Queen Live Performances
Today the legendary Brian May …The Electronic Pop music genius Giorgio Moroder turns 83 today
Giorgio Moroder's career has been …
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Larger Than Life: Remembering the legendary Freddie Mercury 32 years after his passing
Freddie Mercury embodied the Rock N’ Roll mythical excess during his life. We look back at the different sides of his life on the day that marks the anniversary of his untimely death on November 24th, 1991
90’s Flashback
Radiohead debut single “Creep” is released in 1992
"Creep" was released as their …The singer and songwriter Kenny Rogers dies at 81
For more than six decades …Michael Jackson 60th Anniversary Special
6 Special Features including new …The singer-songwriter Richard Marx turns 60 today
During the late 1980's and …
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Madonna’s ‘Bedtime Stories’ Turns 29 Today
Released in 1994, Madonna’s sixth album has its seductive charms, with warm and mellow sounds. Today we look back at Madonna’s “Bedtime Stories”
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In 1964, with their “teen death song”, the vocal band The Shangri-Las went No.1 “Leader Of The Pack”
The “teen death songs” genre that was bizarrely popular during the early 1960’s, in 1964 the vocal band The Shangri-Las jumped on the band wagon and made one of the most memorable songs within that style, “Leader Of The Pack”
Obituary

Actor and comedian Paul Reubens dies at age 70
Paul Reubens, the actor and comedian who created the iconic character Pee-wee Herman, died Sunday night after a private bout of cancer. He was 70. “Please accept my apology for not going public with what I’ve been facing the last six years,” wrote Reubens in a statement posted to Instagram after his death.
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Legendary Motown’s founder and boss Berry Gordy turns 94 today
Berry Gordy founded Motown in 1959 and it became one of the world’s biggest music labels with acts such as The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations and The Jackson 5 among many others. Today he turns 94
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In 1960 Elvis Presley gets his third US No.1 with “Are You Lonesome Tonight?”
In April 1960, after Elvis Presley’s two-year service in the United States Army, he recorded ,”Are You Lonesome Tonight? at the suggestion of manager Colonel Tom Parker, the song went No.1 on this day in 1960
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In 1967 the Bee Gees climb to the top of the charts with their massive hit “Massachusetts”
“Massachusetts” was part of a hit singles string released by the brothers Gibb between 1967 and 1968 and it peaked to the top of the charts in 1967. We have some curious facts about this classic
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