In 1965 The Beatles score another No.1 with “Help” the title song of their second feature movie
The versatile art of Brandon Schwartz
Actor and comedian Paul Reubens turns 70 today
Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder reach No.1 in 1982 with “Ebony and Ivory”
Interview: Former Yell! singer Daniel James talks about his perspective on the sucess of his latest song “Set Your Spirit Free 2o23”
Exclusive interview: Spandau Ballet’s Steve Norman looks back on the band’s history
An interview with former Yell! singer Daniel James
An exclusive Pop Expresso interview with Charlie Hart
“Sooner or Later” is one of the great, lost power pop 45s. Issued, according to various discographies, in June 1980, just as the Australian winter set in, it had everything a great 45 should have: a catchy hook, strong lead voice delivering simple, engaging lyrics, counterpoint vocals, polished harmonies, a tidy guitar riff and an endearing sense of joie de vivre that every band wants to emulate but which very few can manage.
Revisiting one of the most visionary and influential albums of all time, the 1967 “The Velvet Underground & Nico”, first released on March 12th, 1967
In 2007, Amy Winehouse made her US television debut on the Late Show with David Letterman performing ‘Rehab’
Liza Minnelli was born on March 12, 1946, in Los Angeles, California. Minnelli greatest film role is playing floundering nightclub singer Sally Bowles in the musical “Cabaret” (1972) the film.
Throughout his career, Sedaka wrote or co-wrote over 500 songs, with his work recorded by legends like Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley.
Remember Kurt Cobain through his words on 27 quotes, some inspirational, some revealing of who he was
Keith Richards has been nicknamed “Keef” and The Human Riff”, one of The Rolling Stones founders, he is a strong survivor, and he embodies the Drugs, Sex and Rock N’ Roll motto. Today, Keith turns 82, we look back at his life and career
The Beatles single “Help!” was released at the peak of the Beatlemania in July 1965, and by August was already an instant global hit and No.1
“Ashes To Ashes” the lead single from “Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)” peaked to No.1 in the U.K but flopped in the U.S, according to David Bowie, the song was his way to “wrapping up the seventies”
In 1986 Pet Shop Boys peaks to No.1 on the U.S Hot 100 with “West End Girls”
On this day in 1970, Simon & Garfunkel goes No.1 with their now classic “Bridge Over Troubled Water”
The Jackson Five kicks The Beatles out of the US Hot 100 No.1 with “ABC” on this day in 1970
Aretha Franklin peaks to No.1 in 1967 with her feminist driven version of “Respect”
Remembering the Hollywood icon Jack Lemmon
Remembering Rock N’ Roll pioneer Carl Perkins
The singer Frankie Valli turns 91 today
Remembering Johnny Cash, The Man in Black
On Sean Connery’s 90th birthday, check out his Top 5 films
The 25 Best And Most Influential Rock and Pop Albums of 1968
Brigitte Bardot in images
Remembering the singer-songwriter Alex Chilton
There are absolutely no lows on David Bowie’s masterpiece “Low”
Remembering the legendary Malcolm Young on his birthday
The eternal Mary Poppins and Sister Maria Julie Andrews turns 90 today
Remembering Sean Connery with his Top 5 films
Alan White 1949-2022. Remembering the Yes and John Lennon’s drummer
10 Essential 1980’s Music Related Movies
The Eternally Glamorous and Talented Joan Collins celebrates 92
Rolling Stone magazine launches its first number in 1967
The Alice in Chains bassist Mike Inez turns 59
The actor Rami Malek celebrates 44 today
Remembering James Earl Jones
Steve Albini 1962-2024
Held on July 13, 1985, at simultaneously at Wembley Stadium in London, England and at the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, U.S. Live Aid featured a never-before-seen parade of Pop and Rock artists including Queen, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Madonna, Wham! Elton John, Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, David Bowie and Bob Dylan among many others
Kamen first got noticed during the mid 1980’s for his performance in Levi’s “Launderette” television commercial, later scoring a hit with Madonna’s song “Each Time You Break My Heart”
“Suspicious Minds” became The King’s last U.S No.1 before his death when it peaked to the top of the Hot 100 on November 1, 1969, and gave back to Presley his career success
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 96
Take this special quiz made for The Doors fans. Are you the #1? Find out now on this mega-quiz!
Throughout his career, Sedaka wrote or co-wrote over 500 songs, with his work recorded by legends like Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley.
Aside of the controversies and scandals that surrounds his personal life, it is undeniable the influence and contribution that the creator of the “Wall of Sound” gave to music, producing and sometimes co-writing songs for artists such as The Ronettes, Ike and Tina Turner, The Beatles, John Lennon and the Ramones among others
He was one of the 3 remaining Rock N’ Roll founding fathers, along with Little Richard and Jerry Lee Lewis, yesterday, Fats Domino passed away at age 89
Hawke’s acting breakthrough came at just 18 years old, with his role in the 1989 classic Dead Poets Society, where he portrayed the shy student Todd Anderson and has since then received two Oscar nominations
1980’s British boy band Bros debut album “Push” featured a string of hit singles for them that included “I Owe You Nothing” and all tough they never broke through in the US but did make #10 on the Billboard dance chart
Jon Moss became worldwide famous as the drummer for Culture Club, but the drummer of songs such as “Karma Chameleon” and former Boy George romantic partner actually came from a strong Punk Rock background prior joining the Culture Club that included many famous Punk bands
In 1975, Burke joined the band Blondie, shortly after its formation by Debbie Harry and Chris Stein. His energetic and versatile drumming became a defining element of the band’s sound, playing on all the Blondie albums and contributing to hits like “Heart of Glass,” “Call Me,” and “One Way or Another.”
“Santana” it’s one of the best debut albums of all time, in a unique way makes you almost forget it’s a studio made. But it wasn’t necessarily blessed by the critics when it was first released. We look back at this historical Rock album
As a good fairy tale should, “The Princess Bride” teaches but never preaches. It’s a lively, fun-loving, but nevertheless epic look at the nature of true love
Cat Stevens, now Yusuf Islam, penned memorable songs such as “Wild World” and “The First Cut Is the Deepest,” during the 1960’s and 1970’s released several acclaimed albums and has in recent years returned to do music after an almost 30 years hiatus. He turns 77 today
Madonna has now more music videos than she has candles on her birthday cake. Take a look at her 10 most memorable music videos.
The daughter of the legendary Ravi Shankar, in 2002 she released her debut album, “Come Away with Me,” whose intimate blend of jazz, pop and soul struck a chord worldwide—earning five Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year, and selling over 27 million copies
Over the last two decades the actor, comedian and musician Jack Black became one of the most successful and in demand actors of Hollywood
Flockhart’s big break came in 1997 when she landed the now iconic lead role in Ally McBeal
Marking the 50th anniversary of the Rock’s poet untimely demise, “The Collected Works of Jim Morrison: Poetry, Journals, Transcripts, and Lyrics” offers a rare glimpse of the man behind the myth
Rising from the chaos of the pandemic and its social and political woes, Aaron Wilson is determined to spread a message of hope, positivity and unity through his new project, Narrow Pines
The former Runaways singer and ultimate 80’s Metal chick joined the all-female rock band the Runaways at 16 and had a successful solo career during the 1980’s
Ackles’ best known and most iconic role was as Dean Winchester in the long-running and hit TV series “Supernatural” which spanned 15 seasons
“Kiss” remains one of Prince’s signature songs and one of his best-selling singles. It reached No.1 at the Hot 100 on this day in 1986
The influential singer and composer Otis Redding was born on this day in 1941; we look back at his life and legacy
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