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On the 26 August 1995 Blur gets their first U.K number 1 with “Country House”
One of the 90's most …Chubby Checker is 81 today
Chubby Checker introduced new dance …Five of the best Woody Harrelson movies
Woody Harrelson, turning 61 today, …Madonna: The Absolute Queen Of Pop 64th Birthday
Madonna Louise Ciccone doesn't needs …
Interviews
Vince Treanor: The Man Behind The Doors
Vince Treanor, the Road Manager …Exclusive interview: Spandau Ballet’s Steve Norman looks back on the band’s history
The co-founder and multi-instrumentalist of …An interview with author Gareth Jones
The book "French Pop" by …An exclusive Pop Expresso interview with Charlie Hart
Charlie Hart, original member of …
Record Reviews

Revisiting the Bob Dylan 1963 modern Folk masterpiece “The Freewheelin’”
Bob Dylan’s 1963 “The Freewheelin’” secured him an unstoppable cult following, but more than that, it also defined him as “Spokesman of a Generation”. We revisit this influential album released on May 27, 1963
TV

Actress and sex symbol Pam Grier turns 74 today
Actress and sex symbol Pam Grier turns 74 today. She was born Pamela Suzette Grier in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on May 26, 1949.
Movies

Remembering Horror Icon Vincent Price
Vincent Price was born on May 27, 1911, in St. Louis, Missouri. Although Price initially began his film career as a character actor, he transitioned easily into the over the top roles he would become illustrious for in pop culture
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The Rolling Stones classic “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” was first released on this day in 1968
Released on May 24, 1968, “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” was the Rolling Stones return to their Blues roots after their Psychedelic phase that culminated with the 1967 album “Their Satanic Majesties Request”
Music
Remembering Gary Brooker, the distinctive voice of Procol Harum
Procol Harum was one of the most successful during the late 1960’s, and crossed on into the 1970’s as a force in the Prog Rock early scene. Released in 1967, Procol Harum’s most memorable hit remains “A Whiter Shade Of Pale”, but the band scored several others such as “Conquistador” and “Homburg.”
Classic Hits
Billy Ocean’s “Caribbean Queen” climbs to No.1 on the Hot 100 in 1984
Billy Ocean had an amazing …Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder reach No.1 in 1982 with “Ebony and Ivory”
"Ebony and Ivory" tackles issues …In 1981, New Romantics Adam and the Ants debuted on the UK singles charts on No.1 with “Stand and Deliver”
"Stand And Deliver" was the …Procol Harum’s classic “A Whiter Shade Of Pale” enters the UK singles charts for the first time in 1967
It's one of the anthems …
In Their Own Words

12 Bob Dylan inspirational and thoughtful quotes
Bob Dylan, poet, and songwriter, was awarded the Literature Nobel Prize in 2016. The influential, iconic and legendary figure is a man of few words when in public, and we’ve compiled some of his best ones on these 12 quotes
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The Beatles “Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band”: A Splendid Time Is Guaranteed For All
It’s 2023, and The Beatles masterpiece “Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band” turns 56. It’s no longer 20 years ago today but 56, and in an ocean of reviews and articles, this is just another one to celebrate the existence of one of the most acclaimed and influential albums of all times, not just in Rock or Pop, but in the whole Pop Culture imaginary
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David Bowie’s “Diamond Dogs”: A darker look into a future legend
Originally composed for a musical based on the George Orwell’s book “1984”, “Diamond Dogs”, was released on May 24, 1974, it remains one of David Bowie’s darkest and most influential albums. We revisit this absolute classic
50’s Flashback
Remembering Johnny Cash, The Man In Black
The iconic "Man In Black" …Looking back at the influential and iconic Louis Armstrong and five of his best songs
To talk about Pop Culture, …The legendary self-proclaimed “Queen Of Rock N’ Roll” Little Richard turns 87 today
"Elvis may be the King …Actor Gary Cooper was born on this day in 1901
Actor Gary Cooper was born …
60’s Flashback
The Art of Andy Warhol
Born 94 years ago today, …Tune in for a Pay-Per-View Performance by Steppenwolf’s John Kay on Friday, November 13
Santa Barbara's historic Lobero Theatre …Love singer Arthur Lee was born 78 years ago
Arthur Lee rose to fame …The legendary Carlos Santana turns 75
Carlos Santana it's one of …
70’s Flashback
How Well Do You Know Ozzy Osbourne?
He is a legend and …Dolly Parton quickly peaks to No.1 with her country ballad “I Will Always Love You” in 1974
Released on June 6, 1974, …Celebrate the birthday of Brian May revisiting The Top 10 Greatest Queen Live Performances
Today the legendary Brian May …Mr. McFeely of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” was born on this day in 1938
David Newell was born on …
80’s Flashback
The Princess Bride was released 35 years ago today
As a good fairy tale …Guess The Queen Lyric!
How well do you remember …The Amazing Miss Grace Jones
Over the last 40 years, …Actress Linda Gray turns 82 today
Best remembered for her iconic …
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On this day in 1992 The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert takes place in a crowded Wembley Stadium, featuring an all star line up
In 1992, a few months after Freddie Mercury’s untimely death caused by AIDS, Queen and a group of legendary artists and musicians including David Bowie, Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Elton John, George Michael, Roger Daltrey, Tony Iommi and Robert Plant among many others, gathered to pay tribute to the Queen legend in order to launch The Mercury Phoenix Trust, an AIDS charity organization
90’s Flashback
BREAKING! The Cranberries singer Dolores O’Riordan dead at 46
Dolores O'Riordan dies at 46. …Samuel L. Jackson turns 74
Long before he played the …Top 10 Queen Music Videos
Along with their music and …Quiz! How Well Do You Know George Michael?
How well do you know …
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On this day in 1990 Madonna “Vogue” to No.1 at the U.S Hot 100
One of Madonna’s most popular songs and a smash hit during the early 1990’s, “Vogue” reached No.1 in 30 countries, on this day in 1990, peaked to the top of the U.S Hot 100
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Remembering Gary Brooker, the distinctive voice of Procol Harum
Procol Harum was one of the most successful during the late 1960’s, and crossed on into the 1970’s as a force in the Prog Rock early scene. Released in 1967, Procol Harum’s most memorable hit remains “A Whiter Shade Of Pale”, but the band scored several others such as “Conquistador” and “Homburg.”
Obituary

The Queen Of Rock, Tina Turner 1939-2023
Tina Turner has left. A voice and figure that crossed through several generations in a planetary scale, an example of strength, talent and perseverance, irreplaceable and unique. The sad news arrived on May 24th, 2023. The Queen of Rock left and she leaves behind a valuable and influential body of work, a place that can’t ever be filled by anyone else, anywhere in the world.
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Ten of the Best Stevie Wonder songs
With a career that has spanned for over 60 years, Stevie Wonder has composed some of Soul, Funk and Pop best songs. The once Motown child prodigy and one of the biggest music composers for over 50 years, turns 73 today
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Elvis Presley gets his first No.1 in 1956 with “Heartbreak Hotel”
One of Elvis Presley’s absolute classics, the single “Heartbreak Hotel” was his first No.1, it peaked to the top of the charts on May 5, 1956
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The Bee Gees release their first international hit “New York mining Disaster 1941” in 1967
The Bee Gees might be today best remembered for their Disco string of smash hits during the late 1970’s, however, the brothers Gibb had a complete different songwriting perspective and hits in the late 1960’s
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