Baker co-produced several of Queen’s early albums, including Queen, Queen II, Sheer Heart Attack, A Night at the Opera, and Jazz. His work on “Bohemian Rhapsody” is particularly renowned, showcasing his innovative production techniques. Baker’s production credits also included albums for The Cars, Journey, Foreigner, Alice Cooper, Ozzy Osbourne, Mötley Crüe, and The Smashing Pumpkins, among others
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By the time she was six, Shirley had appeared in a string of immensely popular films—”Bright Eyes,” “Curly Top” and “Heidi” among them—endearing herself to Depression‑era audiences with her trademark ringlets, sunny smile and tap‑dance routines
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Moore’s breakthrough came in 1989 with the television series “TV Nation,” a satirical news magazine that blended humor and investigative journalism. He cemented his reputation in 1989’s “Roger & Me,” a cinéma vérité portrait of Flint’s factory closures that heralded a new style of activist documentary
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His career reached stratospheric heights in 1976 with the double‑live album “Frampton Comes Alive!,” which captured the Grammy‑nominated hits “Show Me the Way,” “Baby, I Love Your Way” and “Do You Feel Like We Do,” and made him one of the world’s best‑selling artists of the decade
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After a string of small, often uncredited parts in the early 1960s, Nicholson’s big break came in 1969 with his memorable turn as a laid‑back biker in “Easy Rider.” He followed that with a stunning lead in “Five Easy Pieces” (1970), earning his first Oscar nomination
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Logan first rose to prominence in the late 1980s as the original bassist in the British pop trio Bros, whose debut EP helped define the UK’s independent pop music scene
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With a blending of Country music and Rock N’ Roll together with his eerie vocals, Roy Orbison created a unique and sometimes haunting signature sound that has influenced several artists over the years
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Originally released as a single on 11 April 1969 and credited to “The Beatles with Billy Preston, “Get Back” was the first and only single by The Beatles to credit another artist
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The Beatles impressive career reached another milestone when in April 1965, their single “Ticket To Ride” became their 7th consecutive UK No.1
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Originally released and recorded by the Wild Ones the year before, it was through The Troggs version that “Wild Thing” became one of Rock’s most significant and influential songs
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Known as the “Pope of Trash,” Waters found his creative voice in the 1970s with a unique troupe of misfit actors known as the Dreamlanders, most notably the iconic drag queen Divine who delivered the memorable performance in the now cult movie “Pink Flamingos,” and reached mainstream audiences during the 1980s and 1990s with movies such as “Hairspray” and “Cry Baby”
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Celebrate Bettie Page’s anniversary by remembering the Queen of Pinups at her very best in these 23 photographs
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Spelling’s first big success came in the 1960s with series like “Naked City” and “The Mod Squad,” but it was in the 1970s and ’80s—first through his partnership with Leonard Goldberg and later under his own banner, Spelling Television—that he truly reshaped prime‑time TV
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In 1989 Madonna released “Like A Prayer” which remains to this day one of the singer’s most controversial songs
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Her film breakthrough came in 1989 when director Steven Soderbergh cast her in “Sex, Lies, and Videotape.” Her nuanced performance as a quietly introspective woman won critical acclaim and helped usher in the independent‑film movement of the 1990s
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The Cure scored several hit songs throughout the 1980’s and 1990’s with their unique blend of Post Punk, Goth Rock and Pop music. They are still as relevant and popular today as they were back then. Robert Smith, co-founder and lead singer turns 66 today
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By 1965, Edie had become the quintessential “It Girl” of Andy Warhol’s Factory, where her gamine beauty and restless energy made her both muse and star. She appeared in a string of Warhol’s short films—most notably “Poor Little Rich Girl”
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Takei earned a full scholarship to the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied theater arts and soon moved to New York to pursue acting, winning early roles on Broadway and in television guest spots before landing what would become his signature part: helmsman Hikaru Sulu aboard the USS Enterprise in “Star Trek.” His warm portrayal made Sulu one of the first prominent Asian‑American characters on American television
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In 1964 he landed his first major role as Rodney Harrington on the hit ABC soap opera “Peyton Place,” becoming a teenage heartthrob and household name. He made a seamless transition to the big screen at the end of the decade, earning an Academy Award nomination for his turn as the romantic lead in “Love Story” (1970)
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In 1981 Vandross burst onto the scene as a solo artist with his timeless debut single “Never Too Much,” launching an illustrious run of soulful ballads and smooth grooves that would earn him four Grammy Awards and become the soundtrack of a generation
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Her screen debut came in 1976’s blockbuster “King Kong,” in which her portrayal of Ann Darrow—equal parts vulnerable and resilient—announced her as a star overnight. Over the next decade she delivered a string of powerhouse performances: as the troubled actress Frances Farmer in “Frances” (1982), a role that earned her first Academy Award nomination
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Glover’s breakthrough came in 1985 when he portrayed the awkward yet endearing George McFly in “Back to the Future,” leaving a lasting imprint despite limited screen time
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Electra was discovered by Playboy publisher Hugh Hefner in the early 1990s and quickly became one of the magazine’s most popular cover models, adopting the stage name Carmen Electra
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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
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The all-star group of singers and musicians USA For Africa, was the American response to the British Band Aid. Their iconic and memorable song “We Are the World” peaked to No.1 on this day in 1985
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His international breakthrough came in 1973 when he originated the role of Dr. Frank N. Furter in the stage musical “The Rocky Horror Show”; two years later he reprised the part in Jim Sharman’s film adaptation “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” becoming a cult icon
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Franco’s breakthrough came in 2002 when he landed the role of Harry Osborn in Sam Raimi’s “Spider‑Man” trilogy, establishing him as a young leading man. He followed this with a string of acclaimed performances: portraying James Dean in “James Dean,” winning a Golden Globe; playing a conflicted photographer in “127 Hours,” earning an Academy Award nomination
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His most celebrated role came in the 1981 movie “Arthur,” where his portrayal of the lovable, hard‑drinking millionaire earned him a Golden Globe and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor
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During the late 1960’s Volman scored hits as a member of The Turtles with songs such as “Happy Together” and “Eleanore” and later became also a member of Frank Zappa’s The Mothers of Invention. Today he turns 78
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Eddie Kramer has one of the most impressive careers in Rock music. Since the 1960’s his collaborations as producer and engineer with names such as Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, KISS, The Rolling Stones and Blue Cheer among many others, have earned him a big place on Rock N’ Roll history.
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His distinctive organ playing on songs such as “The House of the Rising Sun” turned Alan Price into one of the most influential Rock keyboardists. Today he turns 83
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“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
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Released in April 1986, “A Different Corner” denounces the already musical maturity of George Michael as a composer and distances itself from Wham! Pop smash hits. The song, served as a catalyst for his solo career
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“T.A.M.I.” Show (“Teen Age Music International”), was held during two dates in October 1964 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium and featured acts such as James Brown, Rolling Stones, The Beach Boys, Marvin Gaye, The Supremes and Chuck Berry among many others. The film of the concert was first released in theaters in December 1964, and on April 19, 1965
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Written by Debbie Harry and Italian disco producer Giorgio Moroder, “Call Me” was specifically composed to be used as the theme for the 1980 movie “American Gigolo,” and, originally offered to another singer by Moroder
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“I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)” by George Michael and Aretha Franklin, it’s one of the 1980’s most memorable songs and duets
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Moranis’s film career took off in 1984 with a supporting turn as the endearingly awkward Louis Tully in “Ghostbusters,” followed by his scene‑stealing appearances in “Spaceballs” as the teenage loner Dark Helmet and “Little Shop of Horrors” in 1986
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Wood’s film debut came in the mid‑1970s, but he broke through with a magnetic performance as a tortured photojournalist in Oliver Stone’s “Salvador,” earning his first Academy Award nomination and later delivered a chilling portrayal of real‑life Klansman Byron De La Beckwith in the 1996 “Ghosts of Mississippi,” which brought him a second Oscar nod
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Roberts made his feature‑film debut in 1977’s “King of the Gypsies,” earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor and in the 1990s and 2000s Roberts became known both for leading roles in indie and genre films and for his steady work on television
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His big break came in 1988 when he was hired as a writer for “Saturday Night Live,” where he helped craft classic sketches and soon became known for his sharp wit and as host of “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” he developed his own off‑beat style, combining surreal comedy bits, self‑deprecating humor and a penchant for intricate musical stunts
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Paul A. Rothchild was one of the most respected and requested producers in Rock music. He produced several legendary Rock acts during the 1960’s and 1970’s including The Doors, Janis Joplin, Love, Neil Young and Joni Mitchell. We look back at the career of this legendary figure in Rock
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Shirlie Holliman became famous as part of the Pepsi & Shirlie duo, the backing vocalists for Wham! Today, the singer turns 63
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As Buzzcocks’ principal songwriter and frontman, Shelley helped pioneer the melodic, high‑energy sound of early British punk
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Along with other cartoon characters created during the 1930’s and 1940’s, Daffy Duck is a timeless star that remains popular to this day through his appearances on cartoons, movies and countless merchandise worldwide
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Born 136 years ago, through his screen persona, “The Tramp” aka “Charlot,” Charlie Chaplin became a worldwide icon
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Through the 1960s and ’70s he became one of Hollywood’s most sought‑after composers, crafting instantly recognizable melodies for films such as “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” (including the wistful “Moon River”), the “Pink Panther” series (with its sly, swinging title theme)
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Dusty’s solo career took off in late 1963 with the buoyant single “I Only Want to Be with You,” which cemented her status as Britain’s leading blue‑eyed soul singer, scoring several hits across the 1960s and 1970s including “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me”
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Gerry Rafferty penned and popularized memorable Rock hits such as “Stuck in the Middle with You” and “Baker Street.” The Scottish Rocker was born on this day in 1947
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During the early 1960’s, Bobby Vinton rose to stardom with his unique soft voice singing smooth and soft love songs. He remains the most successful romantic singer during a predominantly Rock music era. He was born 90 years ago today
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During the 1960’s, Reggae was considered a music style strictly oriented to the Jamaican audiences, but towards the end of the decade, Desmond Dekker helped it get noticed by the mainstream with his hit “Israelites”
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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”
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By the early 1960s, Cardinale had become one of Europe’s most sought‑after leading ladies and one of cinema’s strongest sex symbols
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Linda Perry rose to fame during the 1990’s with the Alternative Rock anthem “What’s Up” unique songwriting talent, led her to write and produce songs for an impressive number of artists from many different genres including Pink, Courtney Love and even Enrique Iglesias
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Singer Samantha Fox first became popular in her home country as a topless model on Page 3 of British tabloid newspaper The Sun
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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 completely different songwriting perspective and hits in the late 1960’s
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Historically, “Starman” it’s a turning point on Bowie’s career and it was almost an instant hit to Bowie, not only in the U.K but worldwide
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His breakthrough came with Roman Polanski’s The Pianist in 2002, in which he portrayed Polish pianist Władysław Szpilman. At 29, Brody became the youngest actor to win the Academy Award for Best Actor for this role
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In 1968, he co-founded Deep Purple, serving as the lead guitarist and contributing to the band’s signature hard rock sound. His work with Deep Purple produced iconic tracks like “Smoke on the Water” and “Highway Star”
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His breakthrough came with the roles of Francis Begbie in the 1996 movie Trainspotting and Gaz in The Full Monty, the latter earning him a BAFTA Award for Best Actor. On television, he starred in Stargate Universe and portrayed Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold in Once Upon a Time
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One of David Bowie’s most eerie songs and singles, “The Laughing Gnome” was first released as a novelty single by Deram Records on April 14, 1967
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In 1990, Sorvino delivered one of his most memorable performances as mobster Paulie Cicero in Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas and he also portrayed NYPD Sergeant Phil Cerreta on the television series Law & Order from 1991 to 1992
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In the early 1990s, Brandis became a prominent teen actor when he starred as Bastian Bux in “The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter” and portrayed Bill Denbrough in the original television miniseries adaptation of Stephen King’s “It”
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in the mid-1960s and rose to prominence as the bassist for the influential psychedelic rock band Jefferson Airplane, and his inventive and melodic bass lines became a cornerstone of the band’s sound, helping to define hits such as “White Rabbit” and “Somebody to Love”
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Slovak co-founded the Red Hot Chili Peppers with Flea and Anthony Kiedis in 1983
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“Somethin’ Stupid” wasn’t perhaps the most appropriate subject to be sung in a duet between father and daughter, but it became one of the most popular songs of all time when it was released by Frank and Nancy
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“Brown Sugar” was released in 1971, after a successful 1960’s decade where the Rolling Stones had established themselves as one of the most influential and biggest Rock bands in the planet
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Cassidy’s breakthrough came in 1970 when he was cast as Keith Partridge in the musical sitcom The Partridge Family and his portrayal of the charming eldest son in a family band catapulted him to teen idol status
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Doherty rose to prominence in the 1990s with her portrayal of Brenda Walsh in the popular teen drama “Beverly Hills, 90210” and later with her role as Prue Halliwell in the supernatural series “Charmed”
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Garcia’s film debut came in 1983 with “Blue Skies Again,” but his breakthrough role was as Agent George Stone in Brian De Palma’s 1987 blockbuster “The Untouchables” and in 1990 gained further acclaim for his performance as Vincent Mancini in “The Godfather Part III,” earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor
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In 1982, Letterman launched “Late Night with David Letterman” on NBC, introducing audiences to his unique brand of humor and after a network transition in 1993, he began hosting “The Late Show with David Letterman” on CBS, where he remained until his retirement in 2015
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Steppenwolf were one of the most influential Rock bands to emerge from the late 60’s rock scene, the charismatic lead singer John Kay was born on this day in 1944
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Alex Briley became famous as The Village People G.I soldier during the late 1970’s. He was part of the original line up of the popular band, today he turns 78
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The unique Tiny Tim had a voice that is still remembered to this day as one of the most peculiar to have landed in the mainstream Pop music world. We look back at his life and career on the day he was born, 93 years ago today
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Stansfield launched her solo career with the debut album “Affection” in 1989 which featured the hit single “All Around the World,” that topped charts internationally and showcased her soulful voice
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On April 11, 1965, after having gathered in 1964 The Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Hollies and Roy Orbison among others, NME reunited again on the same night an amazing line up of performers
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Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Quaid starred in a variety of hit films, including The Big Easy (1986), Innerspace (1987), and Great Balls of Fire! (1989), where he played musician Jerry Lee Lewis.
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With a remarkable acting career that spanned for over 60 years, the French acting legend Jean-Paul Belmondo was born on this day in 1933
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Perkins was a part of what became known as the Sun Records “million-dollar quartet” and wrote seminal songs such as “Blue Suede Shoes” and “Everybody’s Trying to Be My Baby”
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Marc Jacobs was born April 9, 1963, in New York City. Jacobs is a powerhouse in the fashion world fueled by the success of his own eponymous label.
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Cynthia Nixon was born on April 9, 1966, in New York City. She remains best known for her role of Miranda Hobbes in the HBO series Sex and the City
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Billy Ocean had a very successful career throughout the 1980’s decade and some of his songs remain popular to this day. In 1988, he released he peaked No.1 on the US Hot 100 for the last time with “Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car”
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Schneider’s breakthrough came in 1979 when he was cast as Bo Duke in the television series “The Dukes of Hazzard,” a role he played until 1985 and for which he is still best remembered
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As a child, he inspired the Beatles’ songs “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” and “Hey Jude,” the latter written by Paul McCartney to comfort him during his parents’ divorce, and released his debut album, Valotte, in 1984, which earned critical praise and commercial success, scoring a global hit with the track “Too Late for Goodbyes”
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Brel’s breakthrough came in the mid-1950s with his unique blend of poetic lyrics, theatrical delivery, and deeply emotional storytelling in songs like “Ne me quitte pas” and “Amsterdam”
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Stradlin formed several bands in his early years before reconnecting with childhood friend William Bailey, who would later become known as Axl Rose and together, they co-founded Guns N’ Roses in 1985
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Known for their raw sound and feminist themes, L7 released several albums, including “Bricks Are Heavy” in 1992, which featured the hit single “Pretend We’re Dead”
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On the 8th of April 1955 Marilyn Monroe was interviewed by Edward R Murrow together with photographer Milton Greene and his wife Amy Greene at their home. Watch it as it was aired back then.
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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.” He passed away at age 70.
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In 2000, Crowe achieved international stardom with his role as Maximus Decimus Meridius in Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator,” for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor
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Kaye’s acting career took off in the 1970s with appearances in British television series such as Coronation Street, but it was his portrayal of René, the reluctant French café owner caught up in wartime absurdities, that brought him international fame
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Francis Ford Coppola was born on April 7, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan. Coppola is best known for creating The Godfather film series starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino.
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In March 1985, while touring to promote their second album “Make It Big,” Wham”! made music history when they included China on the tour dates. They played the first concert of their 10-day visit there on April 7, 1985
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Known as “Lady Day,” Billie Holiday was born in 1915 and despite her untimely death at age 44, she remains one of the most influential and most famous names in jazz music and music in general to this day. We look back at her career
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Released in March 1970 “Let It Be” was one of The Beatles final releases as a band and had a quick rise to No.1 on music charts worldwide
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José de Almada Negreiros was a Portuguese artist born on April 7, 1893. Almada developed ballet choreographies and worked on tapestry, engraving, murals, caricature, mosaic, azulejo tiles and stained glass.
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The German Italian actress and model who was in relationships with Brian Jones and Keith Richards caused one of the earliest fractures within the band
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The Pixies are regarded as one of the most influential of all time in Alternative Rock, with fans that included David Bowie and Kurt Cobain
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The lyrics features multiple references to notable names including Mick Jagger, model Twiggy and Carl Jung describes how the inhabitants of a post-apocalyptic world in the future have forgotten how to make love
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Billy Dee Williams was born on April 6, 1937, in New York City. Williams became a blockbuster sci-fi legend with his role as Lando Calrissian in “The Empire Strikes Back” & “Return of the Jedi”
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Clarke Remains best known as a founding member and the original lead singer of the British rock band The Hollies
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In 1983, Ridgway embarked on a solo career, releasing his debut album, “The Big Heat,” in 1986. The album included the single “Camouflage,” a storytelling song that became a top five hit in the UK and was widely successful across Europe
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Throughout his career, Tracy was celebrated for his naturalistic acting style and versatility. He starred in a diverse range of films, including “Father of the Bride,” “Bad Day at Black Rock,” and “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” the latter marking his ninth and final on-screen collaboration with Katharine Hepburn
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In 1968, Grant became the manager of Led Zeppelin, guiding the band from its inception until its disbandment in 1980. His hands-on approach and formidable negotiating skills secured unprecedented deals for the band, significantly improving financial and contractual terms for musicians in their dealings with concert promoters and record labels
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In 1990, McCready co-founded the rock band Pearl Jam alongside Stone Gossard, Jeff Ament, and Eddie Vedder. The band’s debut album, “Ten” in 1991, achieved significant commercial success, featuring hits like “Alive” and “Jeremy”
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In 1960, Meek established his own production company, RGM Sound, operating from a home studio above a shop, where he recorded and produced several artists and songs including the 1962 instrumental hit “Telstar” by The Tornados. This track became the first by a British group to reach number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and showcased Meek’s pioneering use of electronic sounds and recording techniques. He also famously rejected producing The Beatles upon hearing a demo from the band prior to their success. Later in his life, Meek’s mental health problems resulted in a murder and suicide, which stained his career and achievements
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Peck won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Atticus Finch in “To Kill a Mockingbird” in 1962, a role that became emblematic of his career
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Bette Davis was born Ruth Elizabeth Davis on April 5, 1908, in Lowell Massachusetts. After a brief theater career, she became one of the biggest stars in the Hollywood studio system, appearing in nearly 100 films before her death in 1989.
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On April 5, 1975, “Lovin’ You” peaked to No.1 on the U.S Hot 100, and it’s regarded as one of the first songs to top the Hot 100 chart without the help of a percussion instrument
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Singer-songwriter Paula Cole was born on April 5, 1968, in Rockport, Massachusetts. Cole’s career reached its peak in 1997, when both “I Don’t Want to Wait” and “Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?” cracked the Top 20.
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Kurt Cobain passed away 31 years ago today in 1994. We remember him through his words on 27 quotes, some inspirational, some revealing of who he was, taken from interviews, song lyrics, lose poems and live statements
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Agnetha Fältskog was a singer with the Swedish band ABBA, famous for hits like “Mamma Mia.” Following ABBA’s breakup in 1983, Fältskog continued her career as a solo artist.
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Despite the short and meteoric career, Nirvana left their history well documented on film and video since the band was formed
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A seminal figure in the development of modern blues music, Waters’ dynamic performances and innovative use of amplification not only defined the Chicago blues genre but also significantly influenced the development of rock and roll
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Ledger’s breakthrough in Hollywood came with the teen comedy “10 Things I Hate About You” in 1999. In 2008, Ledger delivered a memorable performance as the Joker in “The Dark Knight,” a role that posthumously earned him the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
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Moore’s guitar prowess and emotive playing style earned him a reputation as one of the finest guitarists from the British Isles
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Anthony Perkins was born in New York City, on April 4, 1932, most well-known part as innkeeper Norman Bates in Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Psycho’ (1960). Perkins died on September 12, 1992, in Hollywood, California due to AIDS-related pneumonia.
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Actor Robert Downey Jr. was born on April 4, 1965, in New York City, the son of the avant-garde filmmaker Robert Downey Sr., who is best known for the film “Putney Swope” (1969). The actor is known for roles in a wide variety of films, including ‘Iron Man,’ (2008) ‘The Avengers,’ (2012) ‘Sherlock Holmes,’ (2009) and ‘Chaplin’ (1992).
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In 1987, Bach joined the hard-rock band Skid Row, and his dynamic stage presence and powerful vocals were instrumental in propelling the band to prominence
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She began her career as a vocalist in the late 1930s, achieving her first major success with the song “Sentimental Journey” in 1945 and made her film debut in 1948 with “Romance on the High Seas” leading to a series of successful musicals and comedies throughout the 1950s and 1960s
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Baldwin’s acting career began in television, with a notable role on the soap opera “The Doctors” from 1980 to 1982. Transitioning to film, Baldwin appeared in the 1988 Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice” and achieved leading man status with “The Hunt for Red October” in 1989
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The actor who was a cast member of Saturday Night Live during the early 1980’s has appeared in some of the most memorable comedy movies of that decade
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With a brilliant career and a very controversial life, Brando remains an absolute icon, legend and influential figure in pop culture
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On March 2nd, 1969, in Miami, The Doors begun their downward spiral after a visibly unleashed and very intoxicated Jim Morrison supposedly exposed himself on stage
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One of the most talented actors of his generation, Val Kilmer came to prominence during the 1980’s in movies such as “Top Gun” and solidified his career when he played the role of The Doors singer Jim Morrison in 1991. Val Kilmer passed away on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025, in Los Angeles. His daughter Mercedes Kilmer stated the cause of death as pneumonia. He was 65.
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In 1986, Abbott released his debut album, “Shake You Down,” featuring the title track that became a platinum-selling hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100
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By the time McCartney’s “Can’t Buy Me Love” reached No.1 in the U.S, The Beatles held the entire top five on the Hot 100
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The legendary Marvin Gaye was pivotal in taking Soul music to the mainstream during the 1960’s. He released several memorable songs such as “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” “Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology”), “What’s Going On” and “Sexual Healing” among others. His life was cut short at the age of 44 by his own father. We look back at his career on what would have been his 86th birthday
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With dozens of albums and singles released over the course of her career, Harris is one of the world’s best selling country and folk artists
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By 1977 ABBA were no strangers to success, after delivering a string of hit singles one after another. Their song “Knowing Me, Knowing You” was no exception
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The iconic Serge Gainsbourg had a way with the words, never comfortable with the establishment, throughout his life he wrote beautiful memorable songs and poems that continue to influence and inspire new generations of musicians, poets and artists around the world. To celebrate his anniversary, we’ve gathered together 15 memorable quotes by the man himself
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The British actor who played Obi-Wan Kenobi in the original Star Wars trilogy and mysteriously predicted the death of James
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“Dallas” traced the stories of the feuding Ewing and Barnes families against the backdrop of the Texas oil industry.
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Actress and singer Debbie Reynolds is known for her boundless energy and pert demeanor, legendary actress Debbie Reynolds has made memorable turns in films like ‘The Tender Trap,’ ‘Singin’ in the Rain,’ ‘Tammy and the Bachelor’ and ‘The Unsinkable Molly Brown.’
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On April 1, 1984, Marvin was fatally shot by his father in their Los Angeles home. On the day of the murder, Marvin and Marvin Sr. were arguing about a misplaced insurance policy document. At this point, the relationship between Marvin and his father was as heated as ever- Marvin’s sister had moved out of the house just to avoid the conflict
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Lon Chaney was an actor known for his use of makeup to great effect in such films as ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ and ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame.’
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Chamberlain’s acting career began with guest roles on television, but he gained widespread recognition in 1961 as the titular character in the medical drama “Dr. Kildare” and in the 1970s and 1980s, Chamberlain became known as the “King of the Miniseries” for his leading roles in acclaimed productions such as “Shōgun” and “The Thorn Birds”
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In 1962, Alpert co-founded A&M Records with Jerry Moss, which became one of the most successful independent record labels. That same year, he formed Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass, achieving widespread acclaim with their unique blend of jazz, Latin, and pop influences
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In 1994, a chance encounter with Brian Molko at a London tube station led to the formation of the band Placebo. The band’s unique blend of alternative rock and androgynous aesthetics quickly garnered attention, and they became one of the most influential and important Alternative Rock bands over the last 30 years, releasing albums such as “Without You I’m Nothing,” “Black Market Music” and “Sleeping with Ghosts”
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McGregor gained international recognition for his portrayal of Mark Renton, a heroin addict, in Danny Boyle’s 1996 film “Trainspotting,” which led to several successful and iconic roles, including Obi-Wan Kenobi in the “Star Wars” prequel trilogy
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The House/Techno classic and one of the most memorable songs of the 90’s, “The Power” by Snap! peaked to No.1 on this day in 1990
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Angus Young is one of Rock’s biggest legends and has influenced and inspired generations of guitarists. He co.-founded AC/DC with his brother Malcolm Young in 1973, today he turns 70 and we celebrate his life and career with the Top 10 AC/DC songs
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Academy Award-winning actor Christopher Walken is known for a wide array of screen roles, from ‘The Deer Hunter’ and ‘A View to a Kill’ to ‘Catch Me if You Can’ and ‘Balls of Fury’
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Shirley Jones is a singer and actress best known for her parts in movie musicals, and for her role as Mrs. Partridge on the 1970s television show “The Partridge Family”
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“Footloose” is a truly 1980’s Pop music classic that became Loggin’s most memorable song when it was included as the theme song for the movie of the same name in 1984
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In 1949 RCA Victor introduced the first 45 rpm single. Nowadays, in music, the word single does not refer to vinyl only, but with the vinyl records resurgence in recent years, the original single format has made a comeback
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Due to the segregation times, he was living, Chuck Berry changed the initial lyrics he wrote for the song, that granted him massive airplay
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In 2001, though, Coltrane’s celebrity status went global when he was cast as Hagrid, the half-giant gamekeeper of Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry in the first film adaptation of JK Rowling’s Harry Potter novels, reportedly at Rowling’s insistence
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Dion gained international recognition after winning the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest, representing Switzerland with the song “Ne partez pas sans moi,” but it wasn’t up until the 1990s that Dion ascended to global superstardom. Her albums “Falling into You” and “Let’s Talk About Love” each sold over 30 million copies worldwide, and with the 1997 “My Heart Will Go On,” the theme song for the film “Titanic,” she earned an Academy Award for Best Original Song
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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
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Tim Burton’s weird, wonderful horror comedy “Beetlejuice” was released 37 years ago today. This was Tim Burton’s second feature film and more visually impressive than his 1985 debut feature, “Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure.”
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Warren Beatty is an Oscar-winning director and actor known for such films as Bonnie and Clyde, Reds and Heaven Can Wait
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To make a Top 10 list of Eric Clapton’s best songs it’s a hard task, and perhaps for some will never possible. To celebrate the Rock Legend Eric Clapton, we picked 10 of some of his very best songs solo or with the several bands he had been in
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“He’s So Fine” it’s a definitive 1960’s classic, but The Chiffons No.1 song was later on the origin of a lawsuit against former Beatle George Harrison during the 1970’s
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The Alternative Techno band The Prodigy set the charts on fire during the late 1990’s, starting with their worldwide hit, “Firestarter”
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“Stop! Hammertime” became one of the most popular and used expressions ever in Pop Culture, all credit goes to MC Hammer when he first used it on his smash hit “U Can’t Touch This”. The artist that brought Rap to the worldwide masses and had one of the quickest risings and falls in the music industry turns 63 today. We look back at his career
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Tracy Chapman’s beautifully crafted modern folk songs marked the difference back in the 1980’s. She put Folk and simple songs back in the charts just like Bob Dylan and Joan Baez had made it back in the 60’s. We look back at her career today that she turns 61
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The new wave icon Lene Lovich remains most famous for their 1978 hit “Lucky Number,” she turns 76 today
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Chamberlain’s acting career began with guest roles on television, but he gained widespread recognition in 1961 as the titular character in the medical drama “Dr. Kildare” and in the 1970s and 1980s, Chamberlain became known as the “King of the Miniseries” for his leading roles in acclaimed productions such as “Shōgun” and “The Thorn Birds”
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Farrell formed Jane’s Addiction in the mid-1980s, and the band quickly became a key act in the Los Angeles music scene, blending punk, metal, and psychedelic rock to create a unique sound and in 1991 he founded the Lollapalooza festival
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Her sultry voice and comedic timing made her a sought-after performer in both the music and film industries. In 1952, her rendition of “Takes Two to Tango” became a top ten hit, and her Broadway debut came in 1946 with “St. Louis Woman,” earning her the Donaldson Award for Best Newcomer
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Macpherson quickly rose to prominence in the modeling world, becoming a familiar face on magazine covers, including a record five appearances on the “Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue,” which earned her the nickname “The Body”
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“Rock Me Amadeus” became the first German-language song to peak at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on March 29, 1986
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Side by side with “The Sound of Silence,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water” it’s one of Simon & Garfunkel most popular songs to this day. It went No.1 on both the US and UK charts
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“Rapture” was notable for being one of the first Pop/Rock blends with Rap and Hip Hop, released in 1981, it was the first song featuring rap to reach No.1
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Throughout the 1990s, Carey solidified her status as a leading artist with albums like “Emotions,” “Music Box” and “Daydream,” scoring multiple worldwide hits including “Hero” and “Without You”
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Maria Schneider was a French actress. At age 19 she became famous for Bernardo Bertolucci’s film Last Tango in Paris (1972), and The Passenger (1975). Schneider died of breast cancer on February 3, 2011, at age 58
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Gloria Swanson was born on March 27, 1899, in a small house in Chicago, Illinois. The actress and producer remain best known for her role as Norma Desmond, in the critically acclaimed 1950 film “Sunset Boulevard”
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Quentin Tarantino the famous director, screenwriter, and actor was born on March 27, 1963, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Here are Quentin Tarantino’s 5 best films over his 30-year plus career.
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Nimoy’s breakthrough came in 1966 when he was cast as Spock, the half-human, half-Vulcan science officer, in the original “Star Trek” television series
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The Smashing Pumpkins achieved significant success with albums like “Gish,” “Siamese Dream” and “Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness.” Iha’s songwriting credits include band’s classic tracks such as “Mayonaise” and “Take Me Down”
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Viewed as the head of the early 1980’s British New Romantic music movement, Duran Duran became one of the best-selling and successful Pop bands of all time
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She’s a timeless diva, one of the most successful singers and performers of all time and with a career that has spanned for over 60 years
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An absolute icon of Rock music, the Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler was born on March 26, 1948, in New York, and formed Aerosmith in Boston during the early 1970’s. Check out the Top 10 Aerosmith songs
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Signoret’s role in the 1959 movie “Room at the Top” earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress, making her the first French actress to receive this honor
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In 1964 at the height of the Beatlemania, The Beatles finally make their debut appearance on the popular BBC show Top of The Pops, but as it was practice back then by BBC, the original tapes were erased
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“Happy Together” by The Turtles remains one of the most memorable pop songs of the 1960’s
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Controversial, talented and a world class entertainer, Elton John turns 78 years old, to celebrate it, look back at 20 of his very best songs, from his 70’s classics to the shift into 80’s modern pop beats and throughout his return during the 1990’s and 21st century to the classic formula that first made him famous
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Sarah Jessica Parker was born on March 25, 1965, she is an award-winning TV and film actress whose starring role in the series “Sex and the City” catapulted her to stardom
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The Queen of Soul with a voice that influenced generations of singers was born on this day in 1942
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Boyle gained early recognition with her portrayal of Donna Hayward in the television series “Twin Peaks” which set the stage for a successful career in both television and film
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At the height of his fame, Arbuckle signed a lucrative contract with Paramount Pictures, reportedly worth $1 million annually, underscoring his immense popularity. However, his career took a dramatic downturn in 1921 when he was wrongly accused of the rape and manslaughter of actress Virginia Rappe following a party in San Francisco. Despite being acquitted after three trials, the scandal severely damaged his reputation and led to a de facto ban from the film industry
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Carradine made his film debut in 1972, appearing alongside John Wayne in “The Cowboys.” In 1984, Carradine gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Lewis Skolnick in the comedy “Revenge of the Nerds.” The film’s success led to several sequels, with Carradine reprising his role in each installment
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In 1937, Barbera joined Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) as a sketch artist, where he met William Hanna. Together, they created the iconic “Tom and Jerry” series, producing over 100 episodes between 1940 and 1957, and winning seven Academy Awards
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Released as a single supporting their album “Spirits Having Flown”, “Tragedy” provided the Bee Gees with their 8th No.1 in the US on this day in 1979
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As the lead singer for the German new wave band Nena, she had a string of hits during the 1980’s, even topping the US Hot 100 to No.2 with the smash hit “99 Red Balloons.” We look back at her life her career on the day she turns 65
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Jessica Chastain is an award-winning actress who has gained widespread attention in 2011 for her work in ”The Help,’ ‘Tree of Life’ and ‘Zero Dark Thirty’
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Kelly LeBrock was born on March 24, 1960, in New York City she was cast as the “perfect” or “fantasy” woman in films such as “The Woman in Red” (1984) and “Weird Science” (1985)
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“The King of Cool” Steve McQueen was one of the most popular and successful film actors of the 1960s and ’70s. He starred in such features as ‘The Great Escape,’ ‘Bullitt’ and ‘The Getaway’
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Pinette’s comedic style often revolved around self-deprecating humor, particularly focusing on his experiences with weight and food. Beyond stand-up, Pinette appeared in various films and television shows. Notably, he played the carjacking victim in the final episode of the sitcom “Seinfeld” in 1998.
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Wet Wet Wet achieved significant success throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, with hits like “Wishing I Was Lucky,” “Sweet Little Mystery,” and their cover of The Troggs’ “Love Is All Around,” which remained at the top of the UK Singles Chart for 15 consecutive weeks in 1994
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Kurosawa’s international breakthrough occurred with the release of “Rashomon” in 1950. This success was followed by a series of masterpieces, including “Ikiru,” “Seven Samurai,” and “Throne of Blood,” each reflecting his distinctive storytelling and visual style. He was born on this day in 1910.
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He gained widespread recognition in 1988 when he joined the cast of the television series “21 Jump Street” as Detective Dennis Booker, a role that led to the spin-off series “Booker,” which aired from 1989 to 1990
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In the early 1970s, Chaka Khan joined the funk band Rufus as their lead vocalist, delivering several successful albums and singles, including “Sweet Thing” and “Ain’t Nobody” and later launching her own successful solo career
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Joan Crawford was an Oscar-winning actress, dancer, and executive. She was known for films like “Possessed”, “Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?” and “Mildred Pierce”
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Jimmy Miller was responsible for producing The Rolling Stones string of hit albums between 1968 and 1973, but aside from the work he did with the Stones, he also produced several landmark albums. He was born on this day in 1942
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Blur were responsible for several 1990’s hit songs including “Girls & Boys,” Damon Albarn, founder, and lead singer turns 57 today
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The Cars had a string of hits during the late 1970’s and 1980’s including “Drive,” lead singer Ric Ocasek was born 81 years ago today
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Witherspoon’s acting career began at the age of 14 when she was cast in the leading role of Dani Trant in “The Man in the Moon”, earning critical acclaim for her performance. Throughout the 1990s, she appeared in various films, including “Fear” and “Cruel Intentions” and in 2005, she portrayed June Carter Cash in the biographical film “Walk the Line,” a performance that garnered her the Academy Award for Best Actress
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For more than seven decades, the multifaceted William Shatner has been one of the most prolific actors, but also author, director and even singer
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Keith Relf left his mark on Rock history as a member of the British 60’s band The Yardbirds, despite never having reached the heights of fame as Yardbirds fellow members Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck
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In 1979 with the release of the double album “The Wall”, which was more approachable than some of their early albums, Pink Floyd reached a new generation of fans and developed a new sound that earned them their only No.1 in the U.S
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Dalton’s film debut came in 1968 with his portrayal of Philip II of France in “The Lion in Winter” and in 1980 he appeared as Prince Barin in the cult classic “Flash Gordon.” In 1987 he gained international prominence as the fourth actor to portray James Bond in the Eon Productions film series. He starred in “The Living Daylights” and “License to Kill,” bringing a darker and more serious tone to the iconic character
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In 1960, Burke signed with Atlantic Records, marking the beginning of a prolific recording career. His unique blend of gospel, rhythm and blues, and country influences produced a series of hits, including “Just Out of Reach (Of My Two Open Arms),” “Cry to Me,” and “Everybody Needs Somebody to Love”
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Her big break came in 1984 when she appeared on the television talent show “Star Search,” gaining national recognition and led to various television and film roles, including appearances on the sitcom “Gimme a Break!” and parts in movies such as “A League of Their Own,” “Sleepless in Seattle,” and “The Flintstones”
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In 1969, he co-founded Supertramp with Rick Davies, serving as the band’s co-frontman until his departure in 1983. During his tenure with Supertramp, Hodgson composed and sang many of the band’s most successful songs, including “Dreamer,” “Give a Little Bit,” “Take the Long Way Home,” “The Logical Song,” “It’s Raining Again,” and “Breakfast in America”
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Broderick gained widespread recognition for his role in the 1983 movie “WarGames” and later for his portrayal of the charming
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Oldman’s professional acting career began in the theater, and he gained prominence in the big screen with his portrayal of punk rocker Sid Vicious in the 1986 biopic “Sid and Nancy” and later as Lee Harvey Oswald in “JFK” and Count Dracula in “Bram Stoker’s Dracula”
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His 1989 movie “Do the Right Thing,” which delves into racial tensions in a Brooklyn neighborhood, earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay, and he continued to explore complex social and political issues in films such as “Malcolm X” in 1992
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Her breakthrough came in 1987 with two significant roles: Edwina “Ed” McDunnough in the Coen Brothers’ comedy “Raising Arizona,” and Jane Craig in “Broadcast News,” the latter earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress and in 1993 with her portrayal of Ada McGrath, a mute pianist, in Jane Campion’s “The Piano,” her performance garnered widespread acclaim, earning her the Academy Award for Best Actress, as well as BAFTA and Golden Globe awards
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Benington’s breakthrough came in 1999 when he became the lead singer of Linkin Park. The band’s debut album, “Hybrid Theory” in 2000, was a massive success, featuring hits like “Crawling” and “In the End.” He was born on this day in 1976
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One of the most acclaimed contemporary actors of all time, he played memorable roles in films such as “Kiss of the Spider Woman”, “Children of a Lesser God” and “The Big Chill” among several others. He was born on this day in 1950
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Former actress, model, and sex symbol Ursula Andress was born on March 19, 1936, in Ostermundigen, Switzerland. Andress is best known for her breakthrough role as Bond girl Honey Ryder in the first James Bond film, “Dr. No” in 1962
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Actress Glenn Close is best known for her many Oscar-nominated roles, for Academy Award for Best Actress Fatal Attraction (1987), Dangerous Liaisons (1988) and Albert Nobbs (2011).
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Actor Bruce Willis first made a splash on TV in ‘Moonlighting’ before becoming a big-screen star via hits like ‘Die Hard,’ ‘Pulp Fiction’ and ‘The Sixth Sense.’
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In 1993, she achieved global success with the release of the album “Black Reign,” which included the Grammy Award-winning track “U.N.I.T.Y.,” addressing issues of sexism and violence against women, while at the same time also launching her successful acting career
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Vanessa Williams is an actress and singer known for her Miss America scandal and her roles on television shows such as “Ugly Betty”
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“Heart Of Gold” was the only No.1 for Neil Young in the U.S, but despite being one of his most beloved and popular tracks there was another famous folk singer-songwriter who disliked it
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“White Riot” by The Clash remains one of the best classic Punk Rock examples, the band became one of the best-selling acts to emerge from the British Punk scene
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Born on this day in 1959, Irene Cara had an exciting and successful career during the early 1980’s that included being awarded an Academy Awards and Grammy’s, but today she’s mostly remembered as the voice of the worldwide hits “Fame” and “Flashdance…What A Feeling”
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Jerry Cantrell founded Alice In Chains with the late Layne Staley in 1987. The band was one of the leaders in the Grunge Rock movement during the 1990’s, and despite Staley’s demise in 2002, Cantrell kept Alice In Chains alive and successful, we look back at his career
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Wilson Pickett was a major figure in the development of American soul music, during the 1960’s he scored several hits including “In the Midnight Hour” and “Mustang Sally.” He was born 84 years ago
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Mcauley remains best recognized for his role as the drummer and keyboardist for the rock band Them during the mid-1960s
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Down’s acting career commenced with roles in British films such as “The Smashing Bird I Used to Know” in 1969. Transitioning to Hollywood, Down appeared in notable films including “The Pink Panther Strikes Again” and “The First Great Train Robbery” alongside Sean Connery. During the 1980s, Down gained further prominence for her portrayal of Madeline Fabray LaMotte in the American miniseries “North and South”
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Beyond his musical achievements, Cole broke racial barriers by becoming the first African American to host a national television variety show, “The Nat King Cole Show,” in 1956.
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In 1980, Lindup co-founded Level 42 alongside Mark King and brothers Phil and Boon Gould. The band gained international acclaim for their jazz-funk and pop-rock fusion, producing hits like “Lessons in Love”
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Musician, photographer and actress, Melissa Au Der Maur joined Hole as a bassist in 1994 and after departing from Hole in 1999, she briefly joined The Smashing Pumpkins replacing their bassist D’Arcy
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Patrick Duffy is best known for playing Bobby Ewing on the long-running television series “Dallas”. He also starred on the TV shows “Man from Atlantis” and “Step by Step,” among other roles
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Actor Rob Lowe rose to fame as a heartthrob in such movies as ‘St. Elmo’s Fire,’ later finding a comfort zone on TV with ‘The West Wing,’ ‘Parks and Recreation’ and ‘The Grinder.’
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Paul Kantner, who wrote many of the band’s best songs, co-founded the Jefferson Airplane in 1965. He had one of Rock’s longest careers and contributed immensely to the 1960’s West Coast sound. We look back at his life and career
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Billy Corgan wrote some of the most significant Alternative Rock anthems of the 1990’s with The Smashing Pumpkins, but the size of his talent as often been compared to the size of his ego. Corgan was born on this day in 1967
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John Sebastian is still most famous for being a former member and the founder of The Lovin’ Spoonful, but his career goes beyond that. We look back at his life and career on the day he turns 81
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American actor Kurt Russell has appeared in action, comedic and dramatic roles. His well-known feature films include Escape from New York and Silkwood.
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Van Halen’s “Jump” it’s one of the 1980’s most iconic and popular songs. A smash hit worldwide featuring a mix of hard rock guitars and synths, that only the 80’s could produce
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Originally released in 1965 as a single titled “The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine (Anymore)” by Four Seasons member Frankie Valli, The Walker Brothers version turned out to be most popular and became a hit worldwide
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In 1946, he partnered with singer Dean Martin to form the comedy duo Martin and Lewis. Their act gained national acclaim through performances in nightclubs, on radio, and television appearances. After the duo split, Lewis led a successful career starring in movies such as “The Bellboy” and “The Nutty Professor”
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As the hype man of Public Enemy, Flavor Flav brought a dynamic and energetic presence that complemented Chuck D’s politically charged lyrics
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Bertolucci’s cinematic career began under the mentorship of Pier Paolo Pasolini, serving as an assistant director on the 1961 film “Accattone.” In 1987, his magnum opus, “The Last Emperor,” that chronicled the life of China’s final monarch, Puyi, achieved critical and commercial success, earning nine Academy Awards, including Best Director and Best Picture
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Before The Platters, “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” was recorded by several notable names, but it’s still their version that stands in popularity till today. Take a look at the recording history of the song until The Platters rendition
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“The Last Time” remains one of the Rolling Stones most popular songs. The song sparked some controversy in 1997 when The Verve sampled it
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Michael Bruce is one of the most influential Rock guitarists of all time and co-wrote many of Alice Cooper’s early hits. He was born on this day in 1948
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The song, that Redding intended “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” to be different from all his previous work, though he didn’t have time to finish it the way he wanted, it became his most popular release selling 4 million copies worldwide after his untimely death in 1967. Read more facts about this classic
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Together with her sister Ann, they became the first women to front a Hard Rock band. With Heart, Nancy Wilson scored several hits that are now regarded as Rock classics such as “Barracuda,” “Crazy on You,” “Alone,” “These Dreams” and “What About Love” among others. She turns 71 today
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As Frank “Ponch” Poncherello on the police drama CHiPs, Erik Estrada became one of the most popular television stars of the late 70s and early 80s
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In 1966, he formed Sly and the Family Stone, a groundbreaking band celebrated for its fusion of soul, rock, psychedelia, and gospel. The group’s diverse, multiracial, and mixed-gender composition mirrored the inclusive messages in their music
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The son of Motown Records founder Berry Gordy, Rockwell’s 1984 debut single, “Somebody’s Watching Me,” featuring guest vocals by Michael Jackson remains one of the most memorable 1980s hits
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Poison’s debut album, “Look What the Cat Dragged In,” was released in 1986 and achieved multi-platinum status, propelled by singles like “Talk Dirty to Me”
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David Cronenberg is a film director known for works such as Scanners, Dead Ringers, and A History of Violence.
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Mike Love his often regarded as a malign figure in the Beach Boys history despite the enormous musical contributions he had made for the band that includes some of their biggest hits. Today he turns 84
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Twisted Sister reached the peak of their popularity during the 1980’s, a lot of thanks to Dee Snider’s charismatic presence and look. He was born on this day in 1955
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Terence Trent D’Arby had a string of hit singles during the late 1980’s including “Sign Your Name” with his acclaimed debut album “Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D’Arby,” today, the singer that has changed his name to Sananda Francesco Maitreya, turns 63
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Record producer, actor, conductor, arranger, composer, musician, television producer, film producer, instrumentalist, magazine founder, entertainment company executive, and humanitarian, Quincy Jones was one of the most powerful and acclaimed figures of music and showbiz.
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In 1987 freshly departed from Culture Club, Boy George scores his only No.1 with a cover of the 1972 Bread song “Everything I Own”
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Michael Caine is a beloved Oscar-winning actor known for his roles in films like Alfie, Hannah and Her Sisters and the latest Batman incarnations
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Billy Crystal came to fame on the sitcom Soap. After a year on Saturday Night Live, he began a successful film career
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In the 1970s and 1980s, John Larkin established himself as a jazz pianist in Los Angeles, however, it wasn’t until the 1990s that he achieved international fame when he released the worldwide dance hit “Scatman (Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop)” in 1994 under the name Scatman John
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Throughout his career, Sedaka has written or co-written over 500 songs, with his work recorded by legends like Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley
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As U2’s bassist, Clayton has been integral to the band’s distinctive sound, contributing to all 15 of their studio albums. His bass lines are notable in songs like “New Year’s Day,” “With or Without You,” and “Bullet the Blue Sky”
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In 1998, Cher’s career was suddenly given a new breath when she released her smash dance hit “Believe,” pioneering the using the now popular auto-tune
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In 1975, Harris formed Iron Maiden, a band that would become a seminal force in the heavy metal genre. As the only constant member since its inception, he has been instrumental in shaping the band’s distinctive sound
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In 1997, he co-founded The Libertines with Carl Barât. The band released their debut album, “Up the Bracket,” in 2002, followed by a self-titled album in 2004, but Doherty’s struggles with substance abuse led to tensions within The Libertines, resulting in his departure in 2004
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In 1988, he co-founded Blur alongside Damon Albarn, bassist Alex James, and drummer Dave Rowntree
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Al Jarreau was known for his versatile vocal style, seamlessly blending elements of jazz, pop, and R&B
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In 2007, Amy Winehouse made her US television debut on the Late Show with David Letterman performing ‘Rehab’
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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.
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Sweden always been prodigal in presenting to the world Pop music hitmakers and 1993, another Swedish Pop act was getting ready to rule the charts worldwide, Ace of Base with “The Sign”
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Written and produced by 80’s hitmakers Stock Aitken Waterman, “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley was first released on July 27, 1987. It’s music video stands as one of the most watched on You Tube with more than 890 million views as of March 2021
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Singer-songwriter James Taylor creates music that combines folk, rock and pop sensibilities. His hit songs include “Fire and Rain” and “Shower the People.”
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A brief outlook on Vinnie Paul, that with Pantera became one of Metal’s most influential drummers
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Mark Stein became famous as the lead singer and keyboardist of Psychedelic Rock band Vanilla Fudge and he influenced musicians such as Jon Lord from Deep Purple. Today he turns 78
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Catharina “Nina” Hagen was born in East Berlin on March 11, 1955. Hagen signed a new contract with CBS and released her debut solo album NunSexMonkRock, which became her first record to chart in the United States.
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Tom Jones was one of the biggest hitmakers on Pop music. His first No.1 “It’s Not Unusual” wasn’t originally written for him, find out who declined the song in his favor
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Kate Bush became the first female artist to have a self-penned number one hit in the UK with “Wuthering Heights.” Learn more about the rising of one of Pop’s most weary songs
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Bobby McFerrin was born March 11, 1950, in New York, NY. He is best known for his song, “Don’t Worry Be Happy” which reached No.1 in the U.S Hot 100 on September 24th, 1988
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“Too Many Broken Hearts” by Jason Donovan was one of 1989 biggest hits across Europe, however, it failed to reach the American market
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Charles’s solo career soared in 1976 with the release of the disco classic “I Love to Love (But My Baby Loves to Dance)”
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Herzigová gained widespread recognition in 1994 as the face of the iconic Wonderbra campaign featuring the “Hello Boys” advertisement, which became a cultural phenomenon and significantly boosted her profile in the fashion industry
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His film career took off in the 1970s and 1980s with notable roles in action films such as the 1972 Way of the Dragon alongside Bruce Lee
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Jeff Ament and Dave Krusen are part of the original Pearl Jam line up. Ament has been an influential figure on Seattle’s Rock scene since the 1980’s and Krusen played all the drum tracks for Pearl Jam’s debut “Ten.” They both celebrate their birthdays today
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Perhaps Bruce Channel had only one hit during his career, but it was a timeless one. Learn what famous and equally, an iconic song was influenced by Channel’s hit “Hey! Baby”
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“I Will Survive” remains one of the most popular Disco songs ever made. It gave Gloria Gaynor No.1 on the U.S Hot 100 on March 10, 1979
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Neneh Cherry rose to fame during the late 1980’s emerging as one of the most popular female rappers. She had a string of hits during the 1990’s and won several important awards. Today she turns 61
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Sharon Stone is an Oscar-nominated actress known for her roles in a variety of films, including Total Recall, Basic Instinct, Sliver, and Casino.
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ABC achieved significant success in the early 1980s with hits like “Poison Arrow,” “The Look of Love,” and “All of My Heart”
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Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Muti collaborated with prominent directors and gained international recognition for her role as Princess Aura in the 1980 science fiction film “Flash Gordon”
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Binoche’s international breakthrough came with her role in “The Unbearable Lightness of Being” in 1988 and her portrayal of Hana in “The English Patient” garnered her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1996
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For some, the Dead Or Alive song defines the 1980’s Pop music, it became one of the most played songs worldwide and remains to this day a dance staple
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A movie that will take you on a magical journey, through different worlds and where you really don’t have to make sense of anything, just enjoy the trip, the color, the action scenes, the beautiful vintage FX’s and Queen’s perfect score along with it.
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Together with the 1981 “Keep on Loving You,” REO Speedwagon’s power ballad “Can’t Fight This Feeling” remains the band’s most memorable song, scoring high on music charts around the world
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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
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Ever since he formed The Velvet Underground back in the 1960’s, that John Cale has had a long and productive career contributing immensely to the Alternative and Art Rock music scene. Today he turns 83
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Michael Dolenz reached the peak of his success worldwide as a member of 1960’s American Pop sensation The Monkees, he was born on this day in 1945
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Bob Dylan’s “Subterranean Homesick Blues” it’s one of the most influential songs of all time, but it impacts, which encapsulates the 1960’s social culture, was also felt through the promotional film. Learn more interesting facts on this iconic Dylan track
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Taylor Dayne scored her first major hit when her 1987 debut single “Tell It to My Heart” that became a worldwide hit. Today, the singer turns 63
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Ernie Isley officially joined The Isley Brothers in 1973, contributing heavily to their transformation from a vocal harmony group into a powerful, instrument-driven band
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“Frozen” was the first single taken out Madonna’s “Ray of Light” album
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The song that reached No.1 in the U.K on March 7, 1970, remains one of Lee Marvin’s most unexpected and loved works
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Arthur Lee rose to fame with the band Love during the late 1960’s who made timeless hits such as “7 and 7 Is” and “Orange Skies.” He was born on this day in 1945
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In 1967, David Gilmour joined Pink Floyd, initially to support Syd Barrett, but took on a more prominent role as the band’s guitarist and co-lead vocalist and his smooth yet emotive guitar work became a defining element of Pink Floyd’s sound
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It’s one of the most recognizable and absolute music classics of all time, “My Girl,” by The Temptations was first released in late 1964
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When two icons of Glam Rock joined forces in 1970, the commercial result wasn’t what both were expecting, especially when it’s David Bowie and Marc Bolan we are talking about
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Born on this day in 1936, the actor’s outstanding career spanned 70 years
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The Guyanese British vocalist and musician Eddy Grant delivered smash hits throughout his career including “Baby Come Back” (with the Equals) and “Electric Avenue”
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The iconic pop song “Billie Jean” hides a very disturbing story behind its lyrics, find out what it is
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The famous 1972 Don McLean hit “American Pie” went through a severe mutation when in March 2000 Madonna releases her own version of it as a single
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Murray Head, first gained attention in the music world with his early singles in the 1960s but wasn’t until 1984 that he achieved his biggest commercial success with the single “One Night in Bangkok” from the musical Chess
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Frusciante joined the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 1988 at just 18 years old and went on to became they’re most enduring guitarist
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Andy Gibb was the youngest brother of the famed Bee Gees and during the late 1970s quickly became a teen sensation, known for his smooth voice, youthful charm, and disco-influenced pop sound
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He was one of the 90’s Rock music sex symbols, as someone wrote back then, “grungy” but washed and clean with nice hair
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The song, coupled as double A-side single with the risqué “Let’s Spend the Night Together”, remains one of the Stones biggest hits, read some interesting facts on who actually wrote it and who was Ruby Tuesday
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Womack’s own solo career took off with hits like “It’s All Over Now”, a song that he co-wrote and originally recorded with the Valentinos before it was famously covered by The Rolling Stones
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Patsy Kensit’s career truly took off in the 1980s with her acting roles, starring in a series of films, including Lethal Weapon 2, where she played the character of a femme fatale, and Absolute Beginners in 1986
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“Tragedy” peaked to No.1 in the UK singles charts on March 3, 1979, and soon after it knocked “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor off the top spot in the US
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Despite her memorable songs, hits and collaborations since the 1970s, it was her collaboration with Bill Medley on the hit song “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life,” from the 1987 film Dirty Dancing, that catapulted her into global fame
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On March 3, 1973, at the peak of Glam Rock popularity, Slade broke a record held by The Beatles when they entered the UK singles charts straight at No.1 with “Cum on Feel the Noize”
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As a New Wave German band who sung German, Nena had very little chances to breakthrough the U.S and U.K music markets, but surprisingly, in 1984 they entered Pop music’s history
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Craig gained international acclaim as the sixth actor to portray James Bond, starting with “Casino Royale” and concluding with “No Time to Die”
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With The Carpenters, Karen scored a string of worldwide Pop music hits throughout the 1970’s including “We’ve Only Just Begun” and “Rainy Days and Mondays”
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Released on 19 February 1996 as the fifth single from their 1995 album “(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?” the “beatlesque” “Don’t Look Back in Anger” became one of Oasis’s signature songs
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In 1967, it wasn’t the Rolling Stones, or The Who or The Kinks who prevented The Beatles to reach No.1 in the UK singles charts but Engelbert Humperdinck
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The English rewriting of Brel’s “Le Moribond,” “Seasons in the Sun,” sold 14 million copies worldwide, but despite that, it’s still considered by some one of the worst pop songs ever recorded
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To celebrate Jon’s 63rd anniversary, here’s a Top 10 list of some of Bon Jovi’s best ever songs
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The frontman of the influential proto-punk and glam rock band New York Dolls, passed away on February 28, 2025, at the age of 75. He was the last surviving member of the band’s original line-up.
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Ackles’ best known and most iconic role was as Dean Winchester in the long-running and hit TV series “Supernatural” which spanned 15 seasons
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Known as the “King of Calypso,” he popularized Caribbean music worldwide while advocating for social justice and humanitarian causes
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Nik Kershaw gained prominence in the 1980s with a series of hit singles including “Wouldn’t It Be Good,” “I Won’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” and “The Riddle”
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One of the most legendary and iconic Rock singer and frontmen ever, Roger Daltrey influenced and continues to influence generations of singers, with his unique vocals and charismatic stage presence
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Little over than a month after Nirvana’s final performance at The Terminal Einz in Munich, Germany, Kurt Cobain was found dead
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Read some curious facts about the lyrics and meaning of the Mr. Mister’s song “Kyrie”
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A mixture of new wave, rock and disco gave Blondie the winning formula for their song “Atomic”
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Madonna has now more music videos than she has candles on her birthday cake. Take a look at her 10 most memorable music videos.
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Brian Jones was born Lewis Brian Hopkin Jones on February 28, 1942, in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. In the spring of 1962, he formed the Rolling Stones with pianist Ian Stewart, singer Mick Jagger, and Jagger’s childhood friend and guitarist Keith Richards.
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Throughout his career, Hackman made film history by playing some of the most memorable roles ever in movies such as “French Connection,” “Superman: The Movie” or “Mississippi Burning”
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Taylor’s personal life often rivaled her on-screen dramas. She won her first Academy Award, for Best Actress in “Butterfield 8” in 1960, followed by another win with “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” in 1966
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In the mid-1970s Bolton cut his teeth as the frontman for hard-rockers Black Oak Arkansas before embarking on a solo career that saw him evolve into one of adult contemporary’s defining voice, scoring hits such as the power-ballad “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You”
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In 1949 he signed with Imperial Records and soon scored his first hit with “The Fat Man,” heralded as one of rock ’n’ roll’s earliest classics
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The iconic “Man in Black” is among the most well-known and beloved American singer-songwriters to have ever lived and his storied career continues to inspire a new generation of artists from all musical genres
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Roberta Flack was the first and the only solo artist to win the Grammy Award for Record of the Year on two consecutive years. She will be remembered by her #1 singles “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” and “Killing Me Softly with His Song” among many others.
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George Harrison’s life was cut short, but his influence in music can still be heard today, together with John Lennon, Harrison was the most daring of the four Beatles on what concerned experimenting with music. We look back at his life and career on his 82nd birthday
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He founded and co-founded some of the entertainment industries most significant music labels and film production companies including Asylum Records, Geffen and Dreamworks
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Over the last 30 years, as an actress she has played several memorable roles, including one of the lead roles in the popular Horror movie “I Know What You Did Last Summer” and its sequel, and the TV hit-series “Ghost Whisperer” where she played Melinda Gordon
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During the early 1990’s the Manic Street Preachers became one of the most significant and influential bands of the Alternative Rock scene, with memorable songs such as “Motorcycle Emptiness,” “Roses in the Hospital,” and “From Despair to Where”
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Mudhoney’s debut single, “Touch Me I’m Sick,” became a defining grunge anthem, characterized by its dirty guitar tone, sneering vocals, and raw energy
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The Amazing Nina Simone was born on February 21, 1933, in Tryon, North Carolina. Simone released a bevy of albums like “The Amazing Nina Simone” (1959), “Nina Simone Sings Ellington!” (1962), “Wild Is the Wind” (1966) and “Silk and Soul” (1967).
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Born on this day in 1927, Sidney Poitier became the first African American male Academy Award winner for Best Actor in 1964, receiving the honor for his performance in ‘Lilies of the Field’ 1963
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A talented artist, songwriter, musician and a passionate advocate for women’s and gay rights, Kurt Cobain left the earthly plan by his own hand on April 8, 1994, at age 27, but today we celebrate his life with a special feature that includes 6 articles to remember Kurt Cobain
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Remember Kurt Cobain through his words on 27 quotes, some inspirational, some revealing of who he was
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Kurt Cobain, that sung on the song “Stay Away” the line “Rather Be Dead Than Cool/ Fashion Stinks, Fashion Style,” end up developing a personal style reflected on his clothes and hair that remains trendy and copied by many around the world
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Kurt Cobain, that sung on the song “Stay Away” the line “Rather Be Dead Than Cool/ Fashion Stinks, Fashion Style,” end up developing a personal style reflected on his clothes and hair that remains trendy and copied by many around the world
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Model Cindy Crawford was born on February 20, 1966, in DeKalb, Illinois. She won a “Look of the Year” contest in 1982 and soon after appeared on the cover of Vogue.
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“Blinded by the Light” was originally written and released by Bruce Springsteen, but it was through Manfred Mann’s Earth Band that the song went No.1 in 1977
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On February 19, 1966, the same day he turned 23, Lou Christie scored a No.1 with the now classic “Lightnin’ Strikes.” Today he celebrates two special dates
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He’s one of the most influential, respected and legendary guitar players of all time. Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi was born 77 years ago today, we look back at his life, career, and influence. Also watch Black Sabbath live in Paris, 1970
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“Too Shy” remains the 1980’s British Pop band Kajagoogoo best-known song. It climbed to No.1 on this day in 1983
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Lee Marvin, it’s one of Hollywood’s biggest movie legends, but he also was a man who had many sides to him. War hero, actor, singer and even the first Hollywood advocate for Gay Rights. We look back at his life on his birthday
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One of the most famous Pop ballads of all time, “Without You” by Badfinger, has been covered and recorded by over 180 artists, however, was through Harry Nilsson and Mariah Carey that the song met its most famous versions
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Falco achieved international success in 1986 with “Rock Me Amadeus,” an unusual achievement for an Austrian Pop singer, he was born in Vienna on this day in 1957, we look back at his life and career.
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Rapper-producer Dr. Dre first made it big with hip-hop group N.W.A. in the 1980s. He has also enjoyed success as a solo act and worked with Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and 50 Cent.
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Molly Ringwald was born on February 18, 1968, in Roseville, California. Ringwald began acting at an early age. She has starred in 80’s classics like Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, and Pretty in Pink.
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Yoko turns 92 today, we remember 20 of her best and most inspirational quotes, including some taken from her famous 1964 book, “Grapefruit”
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In 1969 John Lennon and Yoko Ono went on a famous protest against the war that saw the couple spending a week in hotel beds on Amsterdam and Toronto. The documented journey was made into a documentary by Lennon and Ono themselves
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The artist Yoko Ono is most famous for her marriage and relationship to John Lennon, but she has had a long and productive artistic career on several fields and her experimental music influenced many of the early Alternative Rock and Art Rock movement
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The famous actor John Travolta was born on this day, February 18, 1954, in Englewood, New Jersey. On his 71st birthday, check out the Top 5 John Travolta Movies
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Alejandro Jodorowsky, the Chilean French filmmaker, artist, and spiritual guru, is a singular force in the world of cinema. He created surrealist and visually rich cinematic masterpieces such as “El Topo” and “Holy Mountain” developing a unique style while never surrendering to the mainstream. He celebrates 96 today
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In 1951 he created and starred in the television variety program “The Jackie Gleason Show,” introducing a host of beloved characters before achieving immortal fame as bus driver Ralph Kramden in the classic sitcom “The Honeymooners”
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With Duran Duran, Andy Taylor reached the pinnacle of his success during the 1980’s, but the guitarist has had also a successful solo career collaborating with many other artists and with Power Station back in the 1980’s. Look back at Taylor’s life and career on the day he turns 64
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Sonny Bono helped to launch Cher’s career with their successful duo Sonny & Cher back in the 1960’s, with a string of hits such as “I Got You Babe” or “The Beat Goes On.” But he also wrote many songs for other artists and had an active acting career and later in his life, also as a politician. Look back at Sonny Bono’s life
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Ice-T had a troubled early life but emerged as an influential artist during the 1980’s Hip Hop music scene. From Rap to Hip Hop, to Rock and Metal, Hardcore Punk to Pop, Ice-T it’s one of the most eclectic musicians and also an awarded actor. Today he turns 67
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During the 1960’s Cesar Romero played the supervillain on the Batman TV series and the 1966 film
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The Simpsons are the longest-running primetime-television series and longest-running animated series in the U.S TV history and a worldwide hit
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There’s something very sexy and erotic about vampires. It’s probably the intimacy of their assaults and the fact that they traditionally choose to appear in your bedroom in the middle of the night, maybe. But back in 1931, director Tod Browning was pretty direct about bloodsucking as a euphemism for sex in his classic “Dracula”
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During the 1970’s and 1980’s Alan Parker made several memorable movies including Mississippi Burning and Midnight Express
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Love is for everyone and on this Valentine’s Day, it’s for you
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“Fly Away” became one of Lenny Kravitz’s most popular ones and regarded today as a 90’s classic. We look back at the chart success of the song
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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.
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Considered by many as Bon Jovi’s signature song, “Livin’ on a Prayer”, the song reached No.1 on the Hot 100 on this day in 1987. Check some interesting facts about the song background
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“The Mighty Quinn” was originally written and recorded as a demo by Bob Dylan in 1967 under a different title, the Manfred Mann version reached No.1 on Valentine’s Day 1968. Learn more about the background of this popular song
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She rose to fame as one of Hollywood’s most iconic actresses of the 1950s and 1960s after she was discovered
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The double A-side single release of “Strawberry Fields Forever/Penny Lane” is one of the greatest single releases ever. Simultaneously the beginning and pinnacle of The Beatles Psychedelic period, the importance of the two songs to Pop and Rock music history is undeniable
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The Genesis founder and former lead singer Peter Gabriel has had a very successful solo career since the 1970’s and won a big place on Pop Culture’s imagery through his creative music videos. Today he turns 75
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Singer Robbie Williams was born on February 13, 1974, in Stoke-on-Trent, England. At 16, he was selling double glazing when his mother told him about an audition for a boy band. He would help earn Take That six No. 1 singles and three No. 1 albums. His single from it, “Angels,” sold more than 800,000 copies and spent over three months in the UK’s top 10.
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Henry Rollins was born on February 13, 1961, in Washington, D.C. his parents divorced when he was very young and was mainly raised by his mother. He was working at an ice cream store when he caught his first big break. At a Black Flag show in New York, he jumped on stage and sang a song with the band.
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Ray Manzarek was the working mastermind behind The Doors, he kept the legacy running during decades after lead singer’s Jim Morrison demise. We look back at his life and career on what would be his 86th Birthday
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John Lennon was officially still a Beatles member when he performed his hit single “Instant Karma!” on BBC’s Top of the Pops. The song, which is considered one of the fastest-released songs in pop music history scored a big hit for Lennon and remains one of his most popular ones
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Roxette had an impressive string of hit songs during the late 80’s and early 90’s, the Swedish duo consisting of Per Gessle and Marie Fredriksson, ruled the airwaves around the globe during that period, today, Per turns 66
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Her breakthrough came in 1994 when she was cast as Rachel Green on the NBC sitcom “Friends” a show that became a cultural phenomenon
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Sheryl Crow was born on February 11, 1962, in Kennett, Missouri. Crow’s albums have garnered nine Grammys and sold over 50 million units worldwide
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Whitney Houston was the most awarded female act of all time with 200 million records sold worldwide, one of music’s greatest voices, she passed away on this day in 2012 at age only 48. We remember her voice and music through the concert Live in Japan, 1990
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On February 11, 1977, one of David Bowie’s most revolutionary and famous songs, “Sound and Vision,” was the first single to be released from the album “Low,” the Experimental Electronic-Rock adventure of the Berlin period. The back vocals on the song were done by a very special singer
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Today we celebrate the movies of Burt Reynolds on what would be his 89th birthday. Here are Reynold’s top 5 best films over his 60-year career
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The daughter of Eric Robers and niece of Julia Roberts, she made her acting debut at the age of nine in the film “Blow” portraying the daughter of Johnny Depp’s character and became one of the most popular contemporary actresses through her work in the anthology series “American Horror Story”
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Roberta Flack was born on February 10, 1937, in Black Mountain, North Carolina. She is known for her #1 singles “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” “Killing Me Softly with His Song” and “Feel Like Makin’ Love,” and for “Where Is the Love” and “The Closer I Get to You,” two of her many duets with Donny Hathaway.
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Cliff Burton is often regarded as one of the irreplaceable Metallica core members, the music he made with the band it’s also often regarded as being their best and most creative period, he was born on this day in 1962
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Pesci’s acting breakthrough came with his role in Martin Scorsese’s 1980 “Raging Bull,” where he portrayed Joey LaMotta, earning him an Academy Award nomination and won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor with his acclaimed performances in the 1990 movie “Goodfellas”
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Since the early 1960’s she has scored 118 pop hits on the Billboard Hot 100, and her own album Tapestry remains one of the biggest best sellers of all time
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On February 9, 1967, The Beatles sent promotional films of their new single to be broadcast on Top of the Pops instead of actually performing it on stage
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To this day, there wasn’t any other musical moment on television that had the same historical impact as The Beatles debut on The Ed Sullivan Show, February 9, 1964
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Holly Johnson became famous as the lead singer of the controversial 1980’s Pop band Frankie Goes to Hollywood. The voice of “Relax” turns 65 today
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Carmen Miranda was born on 9 February 1909 in Marco de Canaveses, Portugal and was a Portuguese-born Brazilian samba singer, dancer, Broadway actress, and film star who was popular from the 1930s to the 1950s.
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Nolte first garnered national attention with his role in the 1976 television miniseries “Rich Man, Poor Man,” and during the 1980’s became known for his lead roles in films such as the 1982 action classic “48 Hrs.”
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His breakout role came in “Mister Roberts” in 1955, earning him his first Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
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One of the 1990’s most successful dance songs, “I’m Too Sexy,” the debut song by British group Right Said Fred, peaked to No.1 on the U.S Hot 100 on February 8, 1992
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Remembering James Dean on the 94th anniversary of his birth. Like a lot of celebrities of his time, James Dean always carried around a certain aura of mystery that endures to this day. This might be also because of the fact he died young and as we all now know, that is a certain morbid formula to eternity that allows people like Dean to be remembered forever. Explore some facts of Dean’s short life on this article
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During the 1940’s the legendary Lana Turner became one of the highest-paid women in the United States, with leading roles in classics such as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and The Postman Always Rings Twice
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With Mötley Crüe, Vince Neil established himself as one of the most influential Hard Rock vocalists from the 1980’s, today the singer turns 64
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It started with the release of The Beatles first single “Please Please Me” and their arrival at JFK Airport in New York, between February 7, 1963, and 1964
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“Venus” remains Shocking Blue’s signature song, the Dutch band enjoyed a wave of global success during their years active as a band, they were the first Dutch band to score a No.1 song on the U.S Hot 100
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“Woman” proved to be one of Lennon’s most popular ones and a sample of where his career could be going during the 1980’s
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On February 7, 1987, the song gave Aretha Franklin her first and only U.K No.1 and was the 3rd for George Michael after “Careless Whisper” and A Different Corner”
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One of Madonna’s most popular songs, “Open Your Heart” was not originally written for the singer. Find out who rejected the song that became another No.1 hit for Madonna
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Founding Bon Jovi member, the keyboardist David Bryan also co-wrote many of the band’s songs. Watch Bon Jovi Live in Santiago do Chile 1990 to celebrate his birthday
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Axl Rose is one of the most influential Rockers of the last 40 years, we made a list of Guns N’ Roses 10 Best music videos to celebrate his 63rd Birthday
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Mamie Van Doren was born Joan Lucille Olander on February 6, 1931, in Rowena, South Dakota. She is an actress, known for “The Navy vs. the Night Monsters” (1966), “Teacher’s Pet” (1958) and “Voyage to the Planet of Prehistoric Women” (1968)
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Written and produced by Phil Spector, “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin” by The Righteous Brothers went No.1 on the Hot 100 on this day in 1965. The song is still considered the prime example of Phil Spector’s “Wall of Sound”
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Originally released as “Das Model” in 1978, the English version of this Kraftwerk classic was reissued in 1981 and climbed to No.1 in 1982 on the UK charts
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Bob Marley is the most influential Reggae musician of all time, a legend in his own right, his music still resonates to this day as fresh as ever. Today he’s also regarded as one of the global symbols of Peace, he was born 80 years ago
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The British singer became popular during the late 1980’s with songs such as “Never Gonna Give You Up” produced by the famous team Stock Aitken Waterman, despite that in recent years he’s more famous for the “rickrolling,” his career has been much more than that
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With the Spin Doctors, Chris Barron reached the pinnacle of his success as a musician during the early 90’s with songs such as “Two Princes,” today he turns 57
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Inspired by The Beatles’ “Penny Lane,” “Blackberry Way” by The Move, reached No.1 on February 5th, 1969. The song presented a drastic departure from their previous sound
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Duff McKagan is mostly famous for being Guns N’ Roses bass player, but his roots remain on the Seattle Rock scene where he was born on this day in 1964
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At the age of only 22 in 1997, she rose to international stardom with the song “Torn,” a worldwide hit that made Australian singer Natalie Imbruglia a household name. Today she turns 50
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Alice Cooper celebrates 77 years old today. Celebrate the icon’s birthday by watching “Super Duper Alice Cooper.” an essential documentary that will give you a better glimpse of the man behind Alice Cooper, the persona that almost drove Vincent Furnier to death
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In 1968 the writer, producer, director and editor, released in his own producing company the number one Zombie movie of all time, Night of the Living Dead
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Tim Booth joined James in 1981 as their lead singer and lyricist. During the 1990’s James found an audience for their Alternative Pop Rock sound that featured songs such as “Laid,” “Sit Down” or “Sometimes.” Booth was born 65 years ago today
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Melanie was often regarded as one hit wonder due to massive success of her song “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain” though her body of work was extensive
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In 1968 the Psychedelic Rock revolution was alive, loud and well. Ohio based band The Lemon Pipers scored a big international hit with “Green Tambourine” that peaked to No.1 on the Hot 100 on February 3, 1968
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Dave Davies founded The Kinks in 1963, the band went on to became one of the 1960’s most successful Rock acts with songs such as “You Really Got Me” and “All Day, All Night.” We look back at Dave Davies life and career on his 78th birthday
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Together with Sonic Youth, Ranaldo released many influential Alternative Rock albums ever since their beginning during the early 1980’s in the New York Underground music scene. The guitar sound of Lee Ranaldo played a key role on the band’s signature sound. Lee Ranaldo turns 69
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During the 1970’s the actress Farrah Fawcett became one of the most popular sex symbols in the planet, all thanks to an iconic 1976 photo that shows her in a red one-piece bathing suit and to her memorable role in Charlie’s Angels
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During the early 1990’s, Stone Temple Pilots became one of the biggest Alternative Rock bands in the world, producing hits such as “Plush,” “Creep,” “Crackerman” or “Interstate Love Song.” Founding member and bassist Robert DeLeo turns 59 today
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On February 2nd, 1959, just a few hours before the tragic plane crash that killed them, Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens, three of the rising stars on the Rock N’ Roll scene, all play their last concert at the Surf Ballroom, Clear Lake, Iowa, during the infamous Winter Dance Party Tour.
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Shakira has one of the most impressive music careers of the last 25 years, the hot Colombian singer became worldwide famous during the early 2000’s with the song “Whenever, Wherever” and ever since she’s unbeatable. We look back at her career and some interesting facts about Shakira, on the day she turns 48
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Sid Vicious perhaps remains the most important Punk Rock icon of all time, but the price he paid for his immortality came earlier when he passed away from an overdose on February 2nd, 1979, in New York, aged only 21. We look back at his life and career on the day that marks the anniversary of his untimely death
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Michael C. Hall came to prominence in 2001 when he appeared in the HBO hit series “Six Feet Under” and later as Dexter Morgan in “Dexter”
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The son of martial arts legend Bruce Lee, Brandon Lee tragically passed at age 28 during the filming of “The Crow,” on what is considered to be his finest performance
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Sherilyn Fenn’s most memorable role remains the reckless Audrey Horne in the David Lynch’s cult TV series “Twin Peaks” but despite that famous role and her talent, she never made it into stardom
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During the 1930’s Clark Gable skyrocketed to international success by appearing in lead roles in movies such as the 1939 classic “Gone with the Wind” and his last film was “The Misfits” alongside Marilyn Monroe, released in 1961
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The daughter of the ultimate rock legend of all time, Lisa Marie Presley was in the limelight all her life, not always for the best of the reasons. From the loss of her father at age 9, to a disastrous marriage to Michael Jackson in the 90’s, the weight of the Presley name brought her bitterness at times, and ultimately ended up in tragedy
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“Beetlebum” is perhaps the most Beatlesque of all Blur songs, according to Stephen Thomas Erlewine of Allmusic, the song “(ran) through the “White Album” in the space of five minutes” – it debuted on No.1 on this day in 1997
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Rick James dared to crossover Funk with several different music styles during whole his career, but it was with his 1981 mega-hit “Super Freak” that he became popular. He was born on this day in 1948
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The singer and actress Marianne Faithfull was one of the biggest and most enduring 1960’s icons. She first came to prominence in 1964 with the Jagger/Richards penned “As Tears Go By” and shortly after became Mick Jagger’s steady girlfriend for over three years and the Rolling Stones muse, until drug addiction stroke her life costing her voice, but her career remained intact as she found her unique way to successfully adapt her “new” vocals to new music after that incident, resulting in a celebrated and influential career that lasted 6 decades. Marianne Faithfull passed away at age 78 in London, England on January 30th
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Among Nirvana fans, Chad Channing is a well-known name, despite the several drummers the band had before Dave Grohl, Channing still represents Nirvana’s Sub Pop phase as the drummer who shaped their sound during that period
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His rebellious image and fashion style led to him being asked to become the singer of the Sex Pistols by their manager, Malcolm McLaren in 1975. The band lasted less than three years but left behind a giant footprint on Rock N’ Roll history. The iconic John Lydon was born on January 31st, 1956
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Christian Bale made his big screen debut at age 13 in Spielberg’s “Empire of the Sun” and aside of his talent, is also known as taking acting methods to the extreme by exposing his body to transformations that he regards as necessary to embody the characters
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Vanessa Redgrave was once proclaimed by Arthur Miller and Tennessee Williams as “the greatest living actress of our times”
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Throughout his career, Gene Hackman made film history by playing some of the most memorable roles ever in movies such as “French Connection,” “Superman: The Movie” or “Mississippi Burning”
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Phil Collins first came to prominence during the 1970’s as the drummer, and later the lead singer, for Prog-Rock band Genesis, achieving a notorious and successful solo career in the 1980’s with a string of hit songs
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The now historical rooftop performance lasted for just 40 minutes, and during that time they played some of their new unreleased songs, a set that included unreleased songs for the 1970 album “Let It Be”
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With the Jefferson Airplane, Balin wrote several of Psychedelic Rock most enduring classics, and also split lead vocals with the two lead singers, first Signe Toly Anderson during the band’s first two years, and then with Grace Slick
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“Down Under” by Men at Work it’s one of the 1980’s greatest Pop and Rock songs that put the whole world singing to Australian slang. Read some interesting facts about this iconic song that reached No.1 in several countries around the world between 1982 and 1983
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On January 29th, 1996, “Jesus to a Child” became his first solo single to enter the UK chart at number one. Read the story behind one of George Michael’s most beautiful songs
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Born on January 29, 1960, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Gia Marie Carangi is widely considered to be the first supermodel. While paving the way for models like Elle MacPherson and Cindy Crawford to achieve superstardom, Gia’s beauty introduced her to the temptations of fame, to which she could not help but fall, victim. On November 18th, 1986, Gia Carangi passed away, her battle with AIDS proving too strong for the 26-year-old.
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His most memorable role remains Thomas Magnum in the 1980’s hit TV series Magnum, P.I, and since then, the actor has appeared in more than 50 film and television roles
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Jackson Pollock was a painter and a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement. He was well known for his unique style of drip painting.
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Jim Morrison was one of the most controversial Rock Stars of all time. During his short life that ended at 27, he was arrested 7 times, 5 of those happened during The Doors most successful years, including the one time in Las Vegas on this day in 1968
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In 2016, the music world lost several of its most influential and popular artists, it was a bizarre sequence of losses that started with David Bowie and culminated in George Michael, and on January 28th, in oddly enough, two of the founding members of Jefferson Airplane, Paul Kantner and Signe Toly Anderson passed away at the same age of 74
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Elijah Wood skyrocketed to international success thanks to his memorable role as Frodo Baggins in “The Lord of the Rings” film trilogy but his screen debut, as a child actor in the late 1980’s, was in an also very popular movie
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Turning 61 today is the talented Bridget Fonda, the daughter of Peter Fonda and niece of Jane, who since 2002 hasn’t played any role. During the 1990’s she starred in some of the decade’s most memorable films including Point of No Return, Single White Female and Tarantino’s Jackie Brown
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The provocative and eccentric Martin Degville came to prominence during the 1980’s as the lead singer and mastermind of the British Electronic/Space Pop band Sigue Sigue Sputnik. We look back at his life and career on the day he turns 64
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One of Stevie Wonder’s most famous songs, “Superstition” topped the Hot 100 to Nº 1 on this day in 1973, but what many people don’t know it’s the story behind the writing of the song and which famous guitarist was involved on it
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Mike Patton is one of the most versatile and diverse musicians, throughout his career he has sung and played several musical styles, and since he joined Faith No More in 1989 also became one of the most influential Rock singers multiplying himself through several side projects. Celebrate his 57th anniversary by watching two amazing Faith No More concerts
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“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
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On January 27th, 1971, despite his fear of flying, David Bowie gets on a plane for a flight across the Atlantic for the first time financed by his label Mercury Records to go on a promotional tour of his album “The Man Who Sold the World.” Despite being unable to perform due to work visa restrictions, Bowie made the most out of this trip and it was there he started to plan his next career move
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Wham! released their debut album at age 19 and scored some of the 1980’s most memorable hits such as “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” and “Last Christmas”
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The songwriter Tony Harsh was inspired by the New York City downtown when he composed the song “Downtown” and reportedly intended to offer it first to The Drifters. Find out which future Rock legend played guitar on the Petula Clark’s famous song
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Listen to the talented musician’s six of the most enduring and greatest Van Halen’s hits
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Paul Newman rose to fame during the 1950’s as one of Hollywood’s most talented actors, that together with his good looks earned him worldwide fame
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Released on December 16, 1985, “The Sun Always Shines On TV” was the third single taken from their debut album “Hunting High and Low” and is regarded as one of their finest songs and for some, far superior to “Take on Me”
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Born 87 years ago today, Etta James came to prominence during the 1960’s with songs such as “I Just Want to Make Love to You”
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Neil Diamond’s career has been filled with hits not only for him, but for other artists who recorded his songs, from UB40 to Deep Purple
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During the late 1970’s and 1980’s, Warren Zevon became one of the main influences of a new Indie artists generation including R.E.M
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Nastassja Kinski came to prominence by appearing in several films during the 1970’s and 1980’s that have now gained the “cult” status
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John Belushi was born on January 24, 1949, the comedian and actor is best known for his “intense energy and raucous attitude” which he displayed as one of the seven original cast members of the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live.
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Klaus Nomi was a famous German singer-songwriter and actor, who was born on January 24, 1944, in Immenstadt, Bavaria, Germany. Nomi was a visionary artist with a stunning sense of humor that filled up the two studio records recorded in his lifetime with campy New Wave-inflected pop songs like “Simple Man” and “Lightnin’ Strikes”
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Actress Sharon Tate was born on January 24, 1943, in Dallas, Texas. Starting out in Hollywood in the early 1960s, she appeared in a recurring role on the television show “The Beverly Hillbillies,” and in bit parts in movies, including “The Americanization of Emily” (1964) and “The Sandpiper” (1965).
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Thanks to the role of Angus MacGyver, Richard Dean Anderson became one of the world’s most famous actors, and turning 75 today, the actor also discretely has been throughout the years an avid supporter of several charity and environmental causes
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Perry joined the rock band Journey in 1977, and his unique tenor voice became the defining sound of their greatest hits including “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Open Arms,” “Faithfully,” and “Separate Ways” turned Journey into a worldwide phenomenon
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Often called the “architect of soul music,” Sam Cooke paved the way for future artists like Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, and Marvin Gaye with his ability to blend gospel, soul, and pop music
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Diane Lane was born on January 22, 1965, in New York City and is an Oscar nomination for her role as a wayward wife in 2002’s Unfaithful. Lane has since worked more box office magic with romantic fare like Under the Tuscan Sun and Nights in Rodanthe, with additional projects including Secretariat, Man of Steel
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“I’m gay,” declared David Bowie, “and always have been, even when I was David Jones,” Bowie spoke these now-immortal words in the Jan. 22, 1972, issue of England’s Melody Maker
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His Portuguese grandmother used to tell him “To be bad is good… to be good is simply boring.” and Malcolm McLaren followed those words throughout his life. He was responsible to bring Punk to England and help to spread it around the world. The creator and mastermind behind the Sex Pistols was born on this day in 1946.
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Michael Hutchence’s remains one of the most iconic and charismatic figures in Rock despite his early demise in 1997
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The actress Linda Blair is best known for playing Regan McNeil in the groundbreaking 1973 horror “The Exorcist”
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His most iconic role came as Theo Kojak, the tough but compassionate New York City detective in the hit television series “Kojak” known for his signature bald head, charm, and the catchphrase “Who loves ya, baby?” that set a new standard for TV detectives
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In 1968, Starr joined Motown Records, where he achieved his greatest success. His 1970 single “War”, an explosive protest song against the Vietnam War, became an anthem for peace movements worldwide
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Turning 75 today, Billy Ocean had a string of Pop hits during the 1980’s including “Loverboy” and “Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)” which earned Ocean the 1985 Grammy Award
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Havens’ breakthrough came with his iconic opening performance at Woodstock in 1969, where his improvised song “Freedom” became an anthem of the era
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Born on January 21, 1956, actress Geena Davis is also known for her roles in “The Fly” (1986), “Beetlejuice” (1988), “Earth Girls Are Easy” (1988), “A League of Their Own” (1992)
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Transvision Vamp scored several Pop Punk hits during the late 1980’s including “I Want your Love,” their success had much to do with the sex-appeal of singer Wendy James
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David Lynch was known for his surreal and enigmatic storytelling in several memorable movies that gained almost instant cult status upon their initial release such as “Eraserhead,” “Dune,” “Blue Velvet,” “Wild at Heart” and “Lost Highway” among others. He also created the iconic TV series “Twin Peaks” He was born on this day in 1946
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In Des Moines, Iowa, Ozzy Osbourne was performing on stage, when he bit the head off a bat
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Ian Hill is one of the original founders of Judas Priest, he was responsible to bring Rob Hallford to the band and has been the bass player for over 50 years now. Today he turns 73
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Much has been written about Paul Stanley, he’s the Starchild, one of the most iconic alter-egos and characters in Rock music. With KISS, Paul Stanley has led a career that has earned him millions of followers around the globe. The pinnacle of his success was back in the 1970’s but today, Stanley remains one of the biggest Rock Stars in the world
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Rick Evans composed and performed the prophetic song that became a 1969 smash hit “In the Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus)” while performing on the Folk duo Zager and Evans. He was born 82 years ago today
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When The Beatles were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988, there was still an ongoing feud among the members that most people weren’t aware of
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Lead Belly was the first American Blues artist to achieve success in Europe, he was born in 1888, wrote a large part of his repertoire while doing time in prison and became one of the most influential artists to musicians from all genres including the Alternative Rock and Grunge bands of the early 90’s.
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During the 1980’s Robert Palmer embraced the new MTV trend and went on to make some of the 1980’s most iconic music videos which earned him a new exposure to a younger audience including the famous one for the song “Addicted to Love”
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She paved the way for the modern female Rock Star, through her attitude, looks, and voice, her unique vocals and charisma have placed her on the Rock Stardom Pantheon, we look back at the force of nature that was Janis Joplin on the day that marks her 82nd birthday
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Janis Joplin only lived for 27 years, but those years were as intense as it gets. She loved to sing; she loved to live, and she loved to see people having fun. She also gave many society outcasts a voice not just through her singing but also her own personal words. We’ve assembled 15 quotes by one of Rock’s most ferocious voices ever
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Tippi Hedren’s memorable screen debut was in the Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” in 1963, but the professional relation between both ended abruptly while the actress filmed her second movie with the famed director in 1964, due to serious accusations made by Hedren, who’s also the mother of another famous actress, Melanie Griffith
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