If France Gall was the ultimate wind-up doll, Sylvie Vartan the fun-loving girl about town and Sheila the good-natured girl next door, then Françoise was the older, wiser sister, happy to let her (long, straight) hair down when the time was right but otherwise content to watch the world, standing (in the latest fashionable attire) slightly apart, off to one side, looking on as the parade passed by
Find it out why The Beatles Portuguese 4 track release of “Strawberry Fields Forever/Penny Lane” is their most Psychedelic official EP ever
Dennehy’s breakthrough came with his role as Sheriff Will Teasle in the 1982 action film “First Blood,” starring opposite Sylvester Stallone
Tom Hanks’s career is marked by an incredible range of roles that showcase his ability to portray both comedic and dramatic characters with equal finesse
The Grunge Queen Courtney Love was born on this day in 1964 and to celebrate her 61st birthday look back at the Top 10 most popular Hole songs
On June 1 Marilyn Monroe would have turned 99, we remember her through her words on 25 quotes, some inspirational, some revealing of who she was, taken from interviews, films, and live statements.
Mick Jagger started his 1980’s solo career the best way possible with the release of “Just Another Night,” the first single from his debut album “She’s The Boss” in 1985
Sixty-two years ago, on 11 January 1963, The Beatles released their second single, and the world would never quite be the same again. A few days after its release, it entered the UK charts, buoyed by a television appearance on Thank Your Lucky Stars. Climbing rapidly and continuously over the following weeks, it hit the top spot on the New Musical Express charts on 23 February, giving the band their first UK number one hit (don’t believe the Official Chart Company – it really was a number one hit!). By then, the band had already recorded their first album, and other artists were queuing up to cover their songs. Which leads to a conundrum, and a controversial quiz night question: Who was the first recording artist to cover a Beatles song?
“Pin Ups” stands as a landmark on tribute albums, but it’s so much more than that. David Bowie doesn’t only cover this collection of 1960’s British Rock songs, he reinvents them
Revisit and explore Queen’s debut “Queen I,” one of Rock and Metal’s most important and influential albums, released on this day in 1973
How well do you know Madonna’s 1980’s lyrics? Take the quiz to find out if you’re a lucky star!
“Heartbreak Hotel” was his first release on RCA on January 27, 1956, right after leaving Sun Records, it’s one of the most covered songs not only in Rock music but on other genres too and gave Elvis Presley his first international hit. Find out what the song is really about
Originally written with a religious theme by co-author Ed Townsend it turned into Marvin Gaye’s plea for sexual liberation
Take this special guess the lyric Rolling Stones quiz and find out how much of a fan are you!
Tom Hanks’s career is marked by an incredible range of roles that showcase his ability to portray both comedic and dramatic characters with equal finesse
The Edge’s guitar playing has become one of the most important parts of U2’s distinctive and influential sound which still inspires new generations of musicians today
Watts played on every Rolling Stones record until his death in 2021, and it was one of the three original members remaining in the band when he passed
Danson rose to prominence in the 1980s as Sam Malone, the suave bartender on the hit sitcom “Cheers” and has enjoyed ever since a successful career, now spanning decades, becoming a household name through his work in television and film
Alice in Chains quickly gained a following in the Seattle music scene, which was burgeoning with the rise of grunge leading them to international stardom during the early 1990’s
Frank Whaley’s character Brett on the 1994 Quentin Tarantino’s “Pulp Fiction”, remains one of the most memorable in the movie, the actor has appeared on several serious hit movies during the late 1980’s and 1990’s including “Field of Dreams”, “The Doors”, “Born on The Fourth Of July” and “JFK”
Debbi Peterson became popular as the drummer for The Bangles and additionally she also sang lead vocals on two of the band’s released singles
He was the prototypical Rock Star. Long before the late 60’s and 70’s era of rock stardom excess, Jerry Lee Lewis already was living the wild Rock Star life in the 1950’s. His bad wild boy reputation as well as his non conventional stage antics that included wild and energetic performances and instrument smash before Rockers did it, earned him the nickname “The Killer”. He passed today at age 87 in his house in Memphis.
Peters had a lasting impact on the Seattle music scene, particularly during the rise of grunge in the late 1980s and early 1990s. With an extensive and influential body of work with Mudhoney, he was also part of Bundle of Hiss and briefly joined Nirvana in 1990, recording the band’s song “Sliver.”
Bjork is regarded as one of the most influential female singers and performers over the last 30 plus-years, her impact is noted not only just in music but also in fashion and visual arts, she was born 59 years ago today
Actress Florence Henderson was born on February 14, 1934, in Dale, Indiana. Henderson moved over to television and became The Tonight Show’s first female guest host. In 1969 she landed the role that made her a household name, Carol Brady on “The Brady Bunch” which ended in 1974.
Salma Hayek’s big break in Hollywood came with the 1995 film “Desperado,” and in 2002, her career reached new heights with the portrayal of the iconic Mexican painter Frida Kahlo in the biographical film “Frida,” which she also produced and earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress, making her the first Mexican actress to be nominated in that category
Joe Dallesandro became one of the absolute icons of the underground culture during the 1960’s and 1970’s, he starred on some of the most memorable Andy Warhol movies and is one of the most famous Andy Warhol’s Superstars, his looks and image have influenced style and fashion for decades now, today he turns 76
The artist was born on this day on October 25, 1881. Today we Remember Pablo Picasso on his 143rd Anniversary.
Following the tragic events occurred on March 15 in Christchurch, New Zealand, where 49 people lost their lives, let’s all remember that violence, hate, will never be the answer
Born 96 years ago today, Andy Warhol, the artist and creator of Pop Culture, is unquestionably one of the biggest and most influential artists of all times, He remains as contemporary as when he rose to prominence during the 1960’s with his unique Pop Art style that would endure for decades to come.
“Too Many Broken Hearts” by Jason Donovan was one of 1989 biggest hits across Europe, however, it failed to reach the American market
Sean Connery was born August 25, 1930 in Edinburgh, Scotland and is best known for portraying the character James Bond
Jay Siegel is mostly remembered by singing the vocals to the iconic classic Doo-Wop Pop song “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” released in 1961 by The Tokens
How well do you know Madonna’s 1980’s lyrics? Take the quiz to find out if you’re a lucky star!
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