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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“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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Lou Christie was born on February 19, 1943, in Glenwillard, Pennsylvania. On his 23rd Birthday, in 1966, his song “Lightnin’ Strikes” went No 1 in the U.S Hot 100. Written by Christie and Twyla Herbert, the song became a 1960’s classic and Christie’s best-known song.
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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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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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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 97 today
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A charismatic and unique actor, Robert Duvall passed away the age of 95
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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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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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During the 1960’s Cesar Romero played the supervillain on the Batman TV series and the 1966 film
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A look back at the Stones albums released during their most creative and enduring period
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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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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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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 87th 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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Today we celebrate the movies of Burt Reynolds on what would be his 90th birthday. Here are Reynold’s top 5 best films over his 60-year career
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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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On February 9, 1970, The Doors redefine and reinvent themselves with a solid Rock album that was a drastic departure from their previous (and failed) attempt at making orchestral music. We look back at this timeless Rock classic that even inspired the name of a famous restaurant chain
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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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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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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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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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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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Alice Cooper celebrates 78 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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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 79th birthday
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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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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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Vanessa Redgrave was once proclaimed by Arthur Miller and Tennessee Williams as “the greatest living actress of our times”
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 83 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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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 83rd 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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For one night only on December 11, 1968, a few privileged ones were able to witness The Dirty Mac live, perhaps Rock’s finest supergroup ever formed
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The 1964 Hot 100 chart attack of The Beatles with “I Want to Hold Your Hand” kicked off the Beatlemania in the U.S. The single became the band’s best-selling one worldwide and still regarded as a Rock music staple
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Known for his versatile musical style, encompassing rock and roll, pop standards, and Latin music, Montez achieved significant success in 1962 with his single “Let’s Dance,” which soared to No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100
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Look back at her career on the day she would celebrate her 104th birthday
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Most people still remember Eartha Kitt as Catwoman on the 1960’s TV show “Batman,” we look back at life and career
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Mick Taylor joined the Stones in 1969 ate age 20 to replace the band’s founder and multi-instrumentalist Brian Jones and his onstage debut with the band ironically took place in the now famous Hyde Park Jones tribute two days after the original Stone death
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One of the most iconic and respected actors in history and with a career spanning over seven decades, Jones was a pioneer for Black actors in Hollywood and the theater world, breaking barriers throughout his career and his contributions to the arts, from his powerful Shakespearean performances to his unforgettable voice work in Star Wars and The Lion King
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Her career took off in the early 1960s with her debut single, “Tous les garçons et les filles” which became an instant hit, selling over a million copies estabilishing Hardy as a prominent figure in the yé-yé movement and a 1960’s icon
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Sixty-three years ago, on 11 January 1963, The Beatles released their second single, and the world would never quite be the same again. A few days after its release, it entered the UK charts, buoyed by a television appearance on Thank Your Lucky Stars. Climbing rapidly and continuously over the following weeks, it hit the top spot on the New Musical Express charts on 23 February, giving the band their first UK number one hit (don’t believe the Official Chart Company – it really was a number one hit!). By then, the band had already recorded their first album, and other artists were queuing up to cover their songs. Which leads to a conundrum, and a controversial quiz night question: Who was the first recording artist to cover a Beatles song?
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One of the most influential photographers of all time, Francesco Scavullo captured dozens of iconic celebrities and artists throughout decades such as Madonna, Christopher Reed, Sting, Janis Joplin, Joe Dallesandro, Salvador Dali and Andy Warhol among others. We’ve put together a gallery with some of his most iconic photographs
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It’s a common a place for music fans to consider 1970 “Black Sabbath” the first Metal album but San Francisco band Blue Cheer were the first ones to change the game when they released their influential album “Vincebus Eruptum” on this day in 1968. Jim Morrison of The Doors referred to them as “the loudest band I ever have seen”
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Known for her captivating performances and screen presence, Dunaway has built a successful career spanning over six decades, since her breakthrough role in 1967 with “Bonnie and Clyde,” where her portrayal of Bonnie Parker earned her an Academy Award nomination
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After his 1955 song “Folsom Prison Blues,” Johnny Cash had been interested in recording a performance at a prison and on January 13th, 1968, he finally played a live concert at the Folsom State Prison in California that became one of Rock and Country Music seminal moments
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Long John Baldry might be remembered by some only for his 1967 hit “Let the Heartaches Begin,” but he was much more than that. He gave some of the first professional opportunities to artists such as members of The Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart and Elton John and served as their mentor; Elton adopted John as his name to honor him. We look back at his influential life and career on his birthday
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One of the absolute staples on Rock music, the Kingsmen “Louie Louie” version released in 1963 was the subject of an FBI investigation. On January 1964 it was No. 1 on the US Cash Box music chart
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Recognized for his striking looks and raw talent, he quickly became one of the 1950’s era most celebrated young actors, rising to fame by appearing alongside James Dean in the classic “Rebel Without a Cause”
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McKenzie achieved international fame with his 1967 anthem, “San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair),” his soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics made him a symbol of the 1960s counterculture movement
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To celebrate the 82nd birthday of the legendary Rock God Jimmy Page we’ve selected the Top 12 1960’s tracks where he’s featured as a session musician, from Nico to David Bowie to Petula Clark to The Who and even Shirley Bassey, Page left a deep mark on the 1960’s Rock and Pop scene even before he was famous
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Like every other member of The Doors, Robby Krieger had an important key role on developing the band’s unique sound. He wrote some of the band’s greatest hits such as “Light My Fire,” “Love Me Two Times,” “Touch Me” and “Love Her Madly,” and today he turns 80
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David Bowie was during his lifetime one of the most influential musicians and songwriters, but he also was an icon for style, visual and fashion that understood from an early stage of his career the importance of both the music and visual worlds
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Elvis Presley still holds his title as the King of Rock N’ Roll even over 48 years after his untimely death, celebrate Elvis’s life, on the day of his 90th Anniversary by looking at some of his best and most iconic photos
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Syd Barrett was one of the founding members of Pink Floyd and had a key role in developing their early sound between their Psychedelic and experimental period. He was the main vocalist and songwriter until he left the band in 1968. We look back at Barrett’s life and career.
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The veteran and charismatic actor Robert Duvall turns 95 today
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“The Doors” was released on January 4th, 1967, and remains a timeless and fresh Rock album, featuring classics such as “Break on Through (To the Other Side),” “Light My Fire” or “The End,” this was one of the breakthrough albums of 1967 and one that embodies The Doors signature sound the most. We revisit one of the most flawless debut Rock albums of all time
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Throughout Tolkien’s 81 years, who was born on this day in 1892, the author would create some of the most iconic stories in popular culture, which are still celebrated and highly respected by millions around the world today. The English author is considered the father of modern fantasy, his imagination would create many lands and beloved characters which generated an empire with many of his books including “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings”
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Sir George Martin became famous as The Beatles producer, he produced all their studio albums except for “Let It Be” and had a very important key role on helping them developing their signature sound. He was born on this day in 1926
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In 1967 with West Coast Psychedelic Rock band Country Joe & the Fish, Joe McDonald released the controversial anti-war anthem “The “Fish” Cheer/I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-to-Die Rag” that became emblematic of the 1960’s Woodstock generation as well as the Vietnam veterans of the 1960’s and 1970’s.
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Joe Dallesandro became one of the absolute icons of the underground culture during the 1960’s and 1970’s, he starred on some of the most memorable Andy Warhol movies and is one of the most famous Andy Warhol’s Superstars, his looks and image have influenced style and fashion for decades now, today he turns 77
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An underground icon, a gay subculture icon and a style icon, with his unique sense of fashion and sensuality, Joe Dallesandro has been one of the most influential men on style and fashion since he first became an Andy Warhol Superstar in the late 1960’s. We’ve put together 70 of Joe’s best photographs to celebrate his birthday
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Bo Diddley created a signature guitar playing style that keeps influencing Rock music to this day and influenced artists from Buddy Holly to the New York Dolls. We look back at the career of one of the most influential Rock guitarists of all time on his birthday
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The singer and actress 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 until drug addiction stroke her life costing her voice. She was born on this day in 1946
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The actor, who’s also the father of Angelina Jolie, played several memorable roles throughout his career but his signature role and the best remembered may be that one of Joe Buck in the 1969 classic “Midnight Cowboy”
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Often regarded as “Goddess on Earth” during the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s, Brigitte Bardot was one of the 20th century absolute icons. Her unique style defined an era, and she remained one of the most influential figures ever in Pop Culture and fashion throughout her life. A symbol of beauty, sex and freedom, Brigitte Bardot passes away at age 91 leaving behind a legacy of iconic films, music and a public image and fashion style that will remain influential.
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Chilton rose to fame as the lead singer of The Box Tops while still a teenager. The band’s 1967 hit, “The Letter,” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a timeless classic and his solo career and with Big Star, which spanned several decades has achieved iconic and cult status. He was born on this day in 1950
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In December 1967 at the peak of their success and already counting with two controversial incidents in their career, The Ed Sullivan Show and the New Haven Jim Morrison’s stage arrest, The Doors were booked to perform The Jonathan Winters Show and delivered two songs. Watch the performances
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The debut album by Leonard Cohen was released on this day in 1967, besides containing many of Cohen’s most beloved and oft-covered songs, it’s musical and lyrical perfection
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Born on this day in 1921, Allen’s big break came in 1954 when he became the first host of “The Tonight Show” on NBC. Allen’s innovative blend of interviews, comedy sketches, and musical performances revolutionized late-night television and set the standard for generations of hosts to follow
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Phil Spector was born 86 years ago today and aside of the controversies and scandals that surrounds his personal life, it is undeniable the influence and contribution that the creator of the “Wall of Sound” gave to music, producing and sometimes co-writing songs for artists such as The Ronettes, Ike and Tina Turner, The Beatles, John Lennon and the Ramones among others
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One of America’s most prolific film composers, Harry Warren, born on this day in 1893, wrote over 800 songs between 1918 and 1981, publishing over 500 of them. Among the well-known Warren songs, are included “I Only Have Eyes for You,” “You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby, “”Jeepers Creepers, ” “The Gold Diggers’ Song (We’re in the Money),” “That’s Amore,” “The More I See You,” “At Last” and “Chattanooga Choo Choo”
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She’s one of the biggest and most legendary cinema divas from Hollywood’s golden period, Ava Gardner was the star of many movies that she graced with her beauty and glamour, we look back briefly at her life and career
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On December 22nd, 1967, Christmas on Earth Continued featured an All-Star lineup that shockingly didn’t had the expected attendance, with names such as The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Pink Floyd among other very strong names, a future huge Rock Star and perhaps the world’s most legendary Rock DJ ever. Check our article to see how much you’d had to pay to attend this amazing Christmas party
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“Telstar” was named after the Telstar communications satellite and one of the first sci-fi-influenced pop songs, it became the first No.1 by a British group in the U.S but despite its success, it also contributed for Joe Meek’s mental health decline
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The Bee Gees remains one of the most popular of all time, since the begging of their success during the late 1960’s with a string of Pop hits such as “Words,” “Massachusetts” and “To Love Somebody” till their crowning as Disco music kings during the 1970’s. Twins Maurice and Robin were born on this day in 1946
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James Gurley was one of the San Francisco Psychedelic Rock scene most distinctive guitarists, and with Big Brother and the Holding Company he recorded enduring 1960’s Rock classics such as “Summertime” or “Piece of my Heart”. But the experimental Detroit guitarist had a different life orientation and goal shortly before he moved to San Francisco in the 1960’s
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Actress, TV celebrity, Sex Symbol and activist, Jane Fonda has been in the spotlight over the last six decades as one of the most famous women in the planet. We look back at her life and career on the day she turns 88
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Together with his brothers Brian and Dennis, Carl Wilson made the Beach Boys one of the most successful Rock bands of all time, he wrote and sung lead vocals on many of the band’s hits including “Good Vibrations” and “God Only Knows,” we look back briefly at his productive and influential career
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Frank Zappa is one of the most influential musicians of all time with one of the most diverse and vast bodies of work, with a career that spanned for over 30 years, he was one of the 1960’s most revolutionary artists. He lived a life dedicated to music, arts and performing. Today would have been his 85th anniversary, we recap his life and career
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One of the most legendary singers of all time, Édith Piaf was born in Paris on this day in 1915, with songs such as “La Vie En Rose” she obtained international success and notoriety, we recap her life and career
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The Stone Keith Richards it’s eternal, for decades he has embodied the spirit of “Sex, Drugs and Rock N’ Roll”, he also has been a fashion icon since the 1960’s, we revisit on photos his life and style that continues to influence fashion and looks today
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Keith Richards has been nicknamed “Keef” and The Human Riff”, one of The Rolling Stones founders, he is a strong survivor, and he embodies the Drugs, Sex and Rock N’ Roll motto. Today, Keith turns 82, we look back at his life and career
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In 1966 “Dr. Seuss How the Grinch Stole Christmas” premiered on TV and since then that the animation classic has since become a Christmas favorite around the world
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Guitarist Sam Andrew emerged from the San Francisco Psychedelic Rock music scene during the 1960’s, he formed Big Brother and the Holding Company, that achieved big notoriety with Janis Joplin as a vocalist. He was born on this day in 1941, and we recap his life and career
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Chas Chandler was the man behind The Animals bass chords and the responsible for Jimi Hendrix’s rise to fame under his management. We briefly recap the life and career of Chandler on the day of his birthday
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Paul Rodgers owns one of the most powerful and influential vocals in Hard Rock. He came to prominence at a very young age with Free in the late 1960’s and was even thought once to replace Jim Morrison in The Doors. Today he turns 76
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Carmine Appice came to prominence during the 1960’s as part of the Psychedelic Rock band Vanilla Fudge, but his career after that has been one of the most diverse and influential in Rock music, being credited as one of the main pioneers and developers of the Heavy Metal and Hard Rock drumming technique. Appice was born 79 years ago today; we briefly recap his career.
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The 1970’s and 1980’s were a strong and fertile ground for Pop and Rock artists to do Christmas songs and turning it into memorable No.1 hits, while not all of the songs on this list are from those decades and not all made it to No.1, they all are memorable and have resisted the test of time for decades
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Jane Birkin emerged as a model and actress from the Swinging London scene and ended up in Paris as a singer with Serge Gainsbourg with whom she recorded the controversial duet “Je T’Aime…Moi Non Plus” in 1969. An icon of style and beauty, Birkin was born 79 years ago today
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Music it’s a big part of the Christmas everywhere and on this list, we celebrate the best 12 unexpected songs for the season. These are Pop Expresso’s picks for the best 12 Out of the Box songs you weren’t expecting to listen to this Christmas
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“I Heard It Through the Grapevine” was not initially written for Marvin Gaye, it was rejected as a single by Motown, and only after demanding and heavy airplay on the radio, it was made into a single. Marvin Gaye’s version remains the most acclaimed and popular, it reached No.1 in the Hot 100 on this day in 1968
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He’ll be forever known as the famous Captain Georg von Trapp from the 1965 classic “The Sound of Music,” but Christopher Plummer, who was born on December 13, 1929, in Toronto, Canada, had a successful career that earned him numerous awards and nominations, a passion of acting that endured until the end of his life
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These iconic horror characters have been haunting the big screens and popular culture for years, some, even may have been haunting your dreams. Can you accurately name all of them?
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One of the most iconic entertainers of the 20th century Sinatra’s legacy endures as a symbol of timeless sophistication and talent
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In late 1970, The Doors were recording what would be their final studio album with Jim Morrison. Five days after Jim Morrison’s 27th birthday, on December 12th, the band plays at The Warehouse, a popular venue in New Orleans, without knowing it would be the last time the four of them would play together. Read about that evening and what allegedly happened to the tapes that recorded the show.
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The Beatles famous song “I Wanna Hold Your Hand” was nominated for the Grammy Award for Record of the Year and. On December 12th, 1964, it helped triggering the “Beatlemania” when it climbed to the No.1 charts in the UK
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Brenda Lee is mostly remembered by her 1960 hit “I’m Sorry,” but prior to that song she already had scored nine consecutive Top 10 Hot 100 songs. The singer was one of the first Country Pop artists to successfully achieve international fame. She was born on this day in 1944
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Dey rose to fame in the 1970s as Laurie Partridge on the hit musical sitcom The Partridge Family, a role that made her a teen idol and won Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in the Drama Series “L.A Law” in 1988
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Looking back at the life of Otis Redding who died at the peak of his career aged only 26 in a plane crash on December 10th, 1967
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It is one of Rock music’s most seminal moments, at the height of The Doors popularity in the U.S and one day after celebrating his birthday, Jim Morrison becomes the first Rock star ever to be arrested on stage
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To celebrate the 82nd anniversary of the legendary and iconic Jim Morrison, we’ve put together six articles about his life and work, including a recap of his short but significant life, a quiz, a review of all The Doors six studio albums with Morrison, a collection of his best quotes and more
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Jim Morrison is a legend, his enduring legacy lives on to this day, and The Doors songs are timeless, but how well do you know him
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During his short lifetime, Jim Morrison gave many interviews and recorded several parts of his poetry. His opinions or insights were often deep, philosophical and visionary and circled around the subjects of freedom and death. We’ve assembled 27 quotes, which is a symbolic number for his 27 years of life, that will give you food for the soul
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Together with The Doors he made some of the best and most timeless music in Rock, he lived fast, only 27 years, believing the “road to excess” would lead to the “palace of wisdom.” We look back at his influential life and career
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On December 8th, 1980, Mark David Chapman took John Lennon’s life and stole the world from his talent. We look back at Lennon’s life and career on the anniversary of one of music’s darkest days
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The opening track on the band’s second album, “Led Zeppelin II,” “Whole Lotta Love” was released in the United States on November 1969, but despite ruling the music scene during the 1970’s, the song became the band’s only top 10 single in the US
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The “Beggars Banquet” LP it’s part of what people usually call “The Rolling Stones Golden Period,” that saw the releases of sequential stunning and influential albums by the band, this was also the last album featuring Brian Jones as an active member of the band. Released on December 6th, 1968, we revisit this enormous Rock classic
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The influential singer and songwriter Roy Orbison left a more than thirty years legacy of absolute music classics such as “Crying,” “In Dreams,” “Oh Pretty Woman” and “You Got It.” On December 6th, 1988, Orbison passed away suddenly at the age of 52. We recap his life and career
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December 6th, 1969, became one of the darkest days on Rock history, along with the Manson Family murders, The Rolling Stones’ Altamont Speedway Free Festival in California, gave the final stab on the 1960’s peace and love generation
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Check these 12 absolute Disney classics to celebrate the 124th birthday of the, sometimes controversial, but also important figure in the history of animation and cultural history.
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“Elvis may be the King of Rock and Roll, but I am the Queen. ” Said Little Richard once. One of the founding fathers of Rock and an influential figure in popular music and culture for seven decades, with his dynamic music and charismatic showmanship, he laid the foundation for Rock N’ Roll, his music played a key role in the formation of other popular music genres. We couldn’t imagine Rock music without Little Richard. Born 93 years ago today, we look back at his life and career
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Dennis Wilson co-founded the Beach Boys with his brothers Carl and Brian as a drummer, but despite the band’s image and name he was the only real surfer on it. Dennis was a freedom lover and a bohemian; he crossed paths with Charles Manson and The Manson Family and recorded a cult masterpiece in 1977 “Pacific Ocean Blue.” Dennis was born on this day in 1944
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Nadir Afonso was one of the most influential geometric abstractionist painters, he was born on this day in 1920, look at some of his work
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The early years of David Bowie career didn’t really produce any hit songs, in 1966 the 19-year-old Bowie was signed to the new hip label Deram and released his first single on it “Rubber Band,” a Baroque-Pop song that was a sales flop
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John Densmore is one of Rock’s most unique drummers, he has developed a personal technique in which he blends among other styles Jazz, Tribal beats and Rock. With The Doors he became famous and scored several hits during the late 1960’s. We look back at his life and career
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With his TV show American Bandstand, Dick Clark introduced and promoted an impressive number of new Rock, Pop and Soul artists from the 1950’s throughout the 1980’s. He was born on this day in 1929
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Mostly famous for his rendition of “Tip Toe Through the Tulips”, Tiny Tim passed away 29 years ago today in 1996
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Often referred to as the “Godfather of British Blues,” his contributions to the genre are immeasurable. Through his work with the Bluesbreakers, he helped bring blues music to a wider audience and played a crucial role in the careers of some of rock and blues’ greatest musicians
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The Beatles song “Come Together” was released as a double A-Side single with “Something”, on November 29th, 1969, reached No.1 on the Hot 100, making it their 18th No.1 in the U.S
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Together with The Mamas & The Papas, Denny Doherty became one of the most successful artists of the 1960’s. The band had a string of worldwide Pop hits between 1966 and 1968 including “California Dreamin'” where he sings lead vocals
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The “teen death songs” genre that was bizarrely popular during the early 1960’s, in 1964 the vocal band The Shangri-Las jumped on the band wagon and made one of the most memorable songs within that style, “Leader of the Pack”
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Bruce Channel’s biggest hit “Hey! Baby” influenced John Lennon harmonica riff that he used on The Beatles debut single “Love Me Do.” Today he turns 85
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Berry Gordy founded Motown in 1959, and it became one of the world’s biggest music labels with acts such as The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations and The Jackson 5 among many others. Today he turns 96
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In April 1960, after Elvis Presley’s two-year service in the United States Army, he recorded “Are You Lonesome Tonight? at the suggestion of manager Colonel Tom Parker, the song went No.1 on this day in 1960
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Today marks the 83rd anniversary of Jimi Hendrix. We look back at his life and career and how he changed the game for Rock guitarists and his enduring influence and popularity 55 years after his untimely death
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Cream ended their activity as a band in 1968 just three years after they were formed by Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce, despite their huge commercial success and their critical acclaimed music
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A voice and figure that crossed through several generations in a planetary scale was born on this day in 1939
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The singer of “When A Man Loves a Woman” Percy Sledge had one of the most recognizable soul music voices of all time
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David Newell was born on November 24, 1938, in O’Hara Township, Pennsylvania, he is best known for playing the speedy delivery man Mr. McFeely. He was the friendly delivery man on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood
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Betty Everett is mostly remembered for her million-selling hit “The Shoop Shoop Song (It’s in His Kiss),” the singer was born 86 years ago today
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On November 22nd, 1968, The Beatles released their only double studio album and the first on their newly created label Apple, self-titled “The Beatles,” more commonly known as “The White Album”. We revisit the 1968 classic album and the impact it had on the band’s career
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Norman Greenbaum remains mostly remembered for his 1969 hit No.1 hit “Spirit in the Sky.” today the singer-songwriter turns 83
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She rose to prominence as a fashion icon in the 1960s and served as muse to some of modern history’s most iconic figures, including Salvador Dali, David Bowie, and the Rolling Stones, but her origins remain one of Pop Culture’s most fascinating enigmas. Explore her fascinating life through over 100 photographs
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She rose to prominence as a fashion icon in the 1960s and served as muse to some of modern history’s most iconic figures, including Salvador Dali, David Bowie, and the Rolling Stones, but her origins remain one of Pop Culture’s most fascinating enigmas
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He’s still considered to this day one of Hollywood’s biggest sex symbols ever, and one of its first heartthrobs, Rock Hudson, the legendary actor whose career accidentally became a shining example of Hollywood’s classical “star system”-style career promotion and ended in tragedy
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“Good Vibrations” stands as one of Rock and Pop’s most revolutionary songs and on November 17th, 1966, The Beach Boys masterpiece reached No.1 at the UK charts
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In 1965 with the British Invasion on full gas, The Rolling Stones make their debut on the U.S TV in the show “Hullabaloo” performing “She Said Yeah” and “Get Off of My Cloud”
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The Doors are now regarded as one of the biggest Rock bands of all time, they also have some of Rock’s most enduring music that includes classics such as “Light My Fire,” “People Are Strange” or “Riders on the Storm,” however they struggled to find a label that considered them worth of being signed to
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Petula Clark, “the first lady of British invasion” became worldwide famous with her 1960’s songs such as “Downtown,” today she turns 93
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Carlos gained international fame in 1968 with the release of “Switched-On Bach”, an album of Johann Sebastian Bach compositions performed entirely on the Moog synthesizer. The record was groundbreaking, popularizing the synthesizer in mainstream music and winning three Grammy Awards. She also composed the iconic scores for Stanley Kubrick’s “A Clockwork Orange” in 1971 and “The Shining” in 1980
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Kelly’s breakout role came in 1952 when she starred alongside Gary Cooper in High Noon, and while at the Cannes Film Festival in 1955, Kelly met Prince Rainier III of Monaco whom she married with, making her Princess of Monaco
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He rose to prominence during the early 1960’s with the smash hit songs “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini” and “Sealed with a Kiss”, today former Pop idol sensation Brian Hyland turns 82
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Neil Young first rose to prominence as part of the Buffalo Springfield in the late 1960’s. He was pivotal in the development of Folk Rock and Grunge Rock and pioneered many different music trends throughout the years. He turns 80 today
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The controversial Doors frontman downward spiral was on full speed in 1969 and still fresh from the controversial performance at The Doors infamous Miami concert in March, Jim Morrison gets in trouble again when he’s arrested by the FBI after landing on Phoenix, Arizona
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Vanilla Fudge rose to prominence in 1967 with their cover of “You Keep Me Hangin’ On,” today, lead guitarist Vince Martell turns 80
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Known for his raw, intense guitar riffs, Buxton played a vital role in shaping the band’s distinctive sound, especially on classics like “I’m Eighteen” and “School’s Out”
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A colorful personality in British music and politics, Sutch was known for his wild rock persona and equally unconventional political career, blending entertainment and activism in ways that made him a beloved cult figure in the UK
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Rolling Stone was founded in San Francisco, California in 1967, featuring John Lennon on the cover and offering a free roach clip to hold a marijuana joint. Over the years, despite controversy, the magazine has been able to maintain its position as the mother of all pop culture magazines
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The Creedence Clearwater Revival guitarist and composer, was born on this day in 1941
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The iconic French actor was throughout his career often regarded as one of the most beautiful men in the world. He rose to fame during the late 1950s and throughout the 1960s and 1970s starred in numerous and timeless classics of European cinema that made him a revered figure in the film industry, with a career that spanned over six decades and more than 80 films
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With memorable songs such as Big Yellow Taxi” and “Both Sides, Now” Joni Mitchell became one of the most influential singer-songwriters of all time. She turns 82 today
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With a career spanning over six decades that started in the 1960s TV series Gidget, Sally Field’s film career skyrocketed in the 1980s with performance in the movie “Norma Rae” earning her first Academy Award for Best Actress in her career, followed by a second one for her role in “Places in the Heart”
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Now a Psychedelic Rock staple and classic, in 1969, when Cocker was still relatively unknown in the U.S, he dared to perform his Beatles cover “With a Little Help from My Friends” at the Woodstock Festival, in what end up being one of Woodstock’s most memorable performances ever
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“Get Off of My Cloud” it’s one of the Rolling Stones earliest original hits and earned the band their second U.S Hot 100 No.1 on November 6, 1965
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The Monkees were one of the 1960’s most memorable American pop acts and released a string of hit songs between 1966 and 1969
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Despite his controversial personal life, Ike is considered an influential Rock N’ Roll pioneer, with Tina Turner he scored several hit songs during the 1960’s and 1970’s that remain enduring Rock classics
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She’s an icon for the 1960’s Swinging London and has had a career filled with success over the last 60 years. From the “Shout!” hit to host her variety TV Shows in 1960’s, to Eurovision winner and to work with David Bowie in the 1970’s, we look back at her career
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Throughout the late 1940s and 1950s, Lancaster solidified his place in Hollywood with a series of iconic roles including the one in the 1953 classic “From Here to Eternity” where his passionate beachside scene with Deborah Kerr became one of the most memorable moments in film history
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“Suspicious Minds” became The King’s last U.S No.1 before his death when it peaked to the top of the Hot 100 on November 1, 1969, and gave back to Presley his career success
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The Supremes had an amazing string of hits during the 1960’s that became all time music classics, in 1964 they reached No.1 with “Baby Love” now regarded one of the most popular songs of the late 20th century
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During the 1940’s and 1950’s, Halloween costumes weren’t as advanced as ours today. Ben Cooper Inc. primarily manufactured Halloween costumes from the late 1930’s to the late 1980’s, remaining one of the three largest Halloween costume manufacturers ever in the U.S, take a moment and admire these iconic vintage Halloween costumes
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The legendary actor best known for portraying the character James Bond, starring in seven Bond films between 1962 and 1983, he passed away at age 90 on this day in 2020
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Eddie Holland was a member of the famed Motown songwriting and production team Holland–Dozier– responsible for much of the Motown Sound and hit records by Martha and the Vandellas, The Supremes, The Four Tops, and The Isley Brothers, among others. Today he turns 86
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Never a stranger to controversy, Grace Slick is one of the first female rock stars, alongside her close contemporary Janis Joplin, that played a very important role in the development of rock music in the late 1960’s. She fronted Jefferson Airplane and composed Rock classics such as “Somebody To Love” and “White Rabbit”, today The Acid Queen turns 86
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“My Generation” by The Who is one of the greatest rock songs ever made, it’s part of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for “historical, artistic and significant” value
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Pop artist Roy Lichtenstein was born on this day 102 years ago
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The actor was one of the first profitable and highly marketed child stars in film history, appearing as the iconic homeless child in the Charlie Chaplin’s classic “The Kid” and as an adult in “The Addams Family” 1960’s TV series
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“Electric Ladyland” it’s a milestone in Rock music, this album it’s perfect from many points of views, and it was the last time Jimi Hendrix was able to work consistently in studio composing music
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Still fresh from their recent success, The Rolling Stones played the famous The Ed Sullivan Show while in the U.S for the first time
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The artist was born on this day on October 25, 1881. Today we Remember Pablo Picasso on his 144th Anniversary.
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He is one of Rock’s absolute icons, an essential part of the Rolling Stones early sound and music, though he quit the band in 1993, Bill Wyman it’s still seen as the “official” Stones bass player. Today, the “Stone Alone” turns 89
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The barefoot groovy Sandy Shaw got her first hit “(There’s) Always Some Thing There to Remind Me,” penned by the songwriting team Burt Bacharach and Hal David in 1964
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Bobby Fuller is mostly remembered for his version of “I Fought the Law” in 1966, the singer died prematurely at 23 years old. We remember him on his 83rd birthday
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We revisit what is considered Led Zeppelin’s heaviest album, their second, was released 56 years ago in 1969
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The recording sessions for “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” between 1966 and early 1967 produced many outtakes and other songs that were not meant to be used in the album, among it “Carnival of Light”
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Jay Siegel is mostly remembered by singing the vocals to the iconic classic Doo-Wop Pop song “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” released in 1961 by The Tokens
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John Lennon said once “If you tried to give rock and roll another name, you might call it ‘Chuck Berry.” Today on his birthday we remember the legendary and influential Rocker
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“Massachusetts” was part of a hit singles string released by the brothers Gibb between 1967 and 1968 and it peaked to the top of the charts in 1967. We have some curious facts about this classic
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On October 18, 1966, The Jimi Hendrix Experience played the Olympia in Paris as a support act for the French Yé-Yé superstar Johnny Hallyday and were recorded for the first time
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He was the first Hollywood “moody, sensitive young man” and indeed, without Clift, there would not be a James Dean, not as we know it. We look back at his life and career
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Blue Cheer, The Silver Apples and Iron Butterfly were some of the new artists to emerge in 1968, pivotal on the development of Grunge, Heavy Metal and Electronic Music. We countdown the 25 best and most influential Rock and Pop albums of 1968 on video
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Born on this day in 1925, she was mostly remembered for her role as Jessica Fletcher on “Murder, She Wrote”
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From Berlin to Chelsea Hotel, model, actress, singer, Warhol Superstar, Rock Star lover, were just some of the roles Nico lived during her short but intense life. She is best remembered as one of The Velvet Underground’s vocalists on their debut album “The Velvet Underground & Nico” but Nico’s stunning songs and solo career left an undeniable influence on modern music. We look back at her life on her 87birthday
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Continuing this week’s special series of 4 Postcards from Paris by the brilliant Gareth Jones, today a dive into the life and career of Dalida. A diva before the concept was widely understood, she might have been expected to enjoy a short run of hits before being steamrollered by rock ‘n’ roll, but Dalida had something that almost none of her rivals had – a real sense of rhythm.
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Barry McGuire had a No.1 hit in 1965 with the protest song “Eve of Destruction” which its lyrics remain contemporary and relevant to this day
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One of Motown’s favorites, The Four Tops, reached for the second time No.1 on the U.S Hot 100 on October 15th, 1966, with “Reach Out, I’ll Be There,” a memorable hit for the band
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Continuing this week’s special series of 4 Postcards from Paris by the brilliant Gareth Jones, today a dive into the underground music scene of the late 1960s and 1970s. Out of the aftermath of May 1968 emerged a strange and fascinating new music scene in France — a fusion of chanson’s poetic heart, jazz’s improvisational mind, and rock’s electric muscle. From those unlikely parts, an underground genre was born
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The actor appeared in seven of the most memorable James Bond feature films from 1973 to 1985, beginning with “Live and Let Die” and finishing with the 1985 “A View to a Kill”
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With more than 250 million records sold worldwide since the beginning of his career in the 1950’s, the singer was never able to successfully break into the American music market, despite dominating the British music scene pre-Beatles
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One of Rock’s finest moments, the TV special “The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus” was projected by The Rolling Stones to be a blend of Rock music and Circus acts and as a promotion for their album “Beggars Banquet,” featuring a parade of Rock stars such as John Lennon, Yoko Ono, The Who and Eric Clapton among others. However, the band shelved the film until 1996…find out why
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This week a special series of 4 Postcards from Paris by the brilliant Gareth Jones. In 1963 in Paris, the first ever large-scale free rock’n’roll festival took place. Read the detailed history of this historical event.
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In this Halloween season, are you Dracula? Frankenstein? Or any other of the 8 classic Universal Monsters? Do the quiz to find out!
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“The Ed Sullivan Show” remains the mother of all varieties shows. More than 50 years after its end, the show remains a favorite among Pop Culture fans and culturally relevant. The man behind and in front of the show, Ed Sullivan, one of modern TV pioneers, he passed away on this day in 1974
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Édith Piaf still typifies French chanson in the eyes and ears of a world since changed beyond all recognition
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In 1969 BBC’s Top of the Pops refused to air for the first time in their history the No.1 song, “Je T’Aime…Moi Non Plus” by Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin, the French song became one of the most censored during the 1960’s
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Recorded and released in 1970, on the aftermath of The Beatles break up, John Lennon distances himself on purpose from all the musical structure The Beatles did, the result is a brilliant masterpiece
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For many, John Entwistle did for the bass what Hendrix did for the guitar. The Ox was born on this day in 1944, we look back at his life and career
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To celebrate the life of an absolute icon we’ve put together 6 special features on John Lennon life and career
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On October 9th, 1940, in Liverpool, England, one of 20th century and all times absolute icons, was born, we look back at the life and career of John Lennon
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How well do you know John Lennon’s life and career? Test your fan level!
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Do you know which lead is John Lennon and which lead is Paul McCartney on The Beatles songs? Do the quiz to find out!
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It’s one of the most covered songs in the world and it was one of Ray Charles concert staples
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The Canadian painter and sculptor Jean-Paul Riopelle was born on this day in 1923, look back at some of his work
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Besides the great music both albums have, the 1968 acclaimed “The Beatles” and 1977 seminal Punk record “Nevermind the Bollocks Here’s The Sex Pistols” are connected through a very important detail that some people might not be aware of
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Released on October 5, 1961, “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” gave Audrey Hepburn her most iconic role ever, and it remains as a timeless mirrored image for many lost young women (or material girls)
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One of the most important singles in Rock history, “Love Me Do” by The Beatles, was released on this day in 1962, but what some people may not know is that “Love Me Do” most famous version, usually does not feature Ringo Starr on the drums
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“Monty Python’s Flying Circus” revolutionized comedy, it originally aired on the BBC from 1969 to 1974 and is celebrating his 56th anniversary today
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It’s not easy making a Top 10 best Janis Joplin songs but we tried. Check our list that celebrates her life and timeless contribution to music
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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 who died on this day in 1970
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Rock N’ Roll legend Eddie Cochran was born on October 3, 1938, and despite his untimely death at a young age, his legacy in Rock music is immense, maybe one of the biggest ones is being the man that got John Lennon and Paul McCartney together to form a band
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She is best known for her 1967 hit “First Cut Is the Deepest” but she’s far from being one hit wonder, P.P Arnold turns 79 today and for nearly 60 years she has been writing music history. Find out why
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Chubby Checker introduced new dance crazes to the mainstream during the early 1960’s, most notably, “The Twist” that made everybody in the whole world dancing to it. the legendary Chubby is 84 today
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On October 2nd, 1960, Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs Doo-Wop song “Stay,” written by Maurice Williams, reached No.1 on the Hot 100
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The song is one of the prime examples of 60’s Garage Rock and The McCoys version became one of the most covered ones during the 1960’s by Garage Rock bands worldwide and by the British Invasion bands
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Mariska Veres was one of the most recognizable female voices in Rock, she was also the first Dutch proper Rock star when her band Shocking Blue achieved worldwide success in the late 60’s and early 70’s with “Venus” Mariska was born on this day 78 years ago
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She is one of our favorite Pop icons, for over 6 decades she has brought us smiles and joy as we watched over the years the timeless movies “May Poppins” and “The Sound of Music”, today Julie Andrews turns 90
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The 1950’s band Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers were the mold for similar bands to come such as The Jackson 5, their 1956 hit “Why Do Fools Fall in Love” is still remembered to this day, Frankie Lymon the group’s most memorable member died prematurely at only 25 years old in 1968
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“The Flintstones” first aired on ABC 65 years ago. Ever since has developed a cult following that hardly will die out due to their strong impact on Pop Culture
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He was the prototypical Rock Star. Long before the late 60’s and 70’s era of rock stardom excess, Jerry Lee Lewis already was living the wild Rock Star life in the 1950’s. His bad wild boy reputation as well as his non-conventional stage antics that included wild and energetic performances and instrument smash before Rockers did it, earned him the nickname “The Killer”
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These images are part of a collective Pop Culture imagery and a strong legacy from Hugh Hefner
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Throughout his career, Mastroianni appeared in over 150 films and became closely associated with director Federico Fellini, appearing in several of his most iconic films. In 1960, he gained international fame with his performance in Fellini’s “La Dolce Vita”
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Often regarded as “Goddess on Earth” during the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s due to her beauty and an absolute Pop Culture icon, Brigitte Bardot is 91 today and we look back at the career
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Check the amazing Brigitte Bardot photo gallery, an absolute sex symbol, fashion and pop culture icon!
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One of Soul’s most recognizable voices, Ben E. King had several hit songs that stands the test of time such as “Stand by Me” and “Save The Last Dance for Me,” we look back at his career
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One of the biggest hosts in TV history, a talent hunter and star maker, sometimes controversial, Ed Sullivan was born on this day in 1901. We look back at The Ed Sullivan show history
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After two successful years of hit singles and touring, and facing the British Invasion, the American band proved that they could be as good as the new Rock bands emerging from the other side of the Atlantic
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“Abbey Road,” a very righteous goodbye from The Beatles was released on September 26th, 1969, and it was the last album they recorded together as a band though it came out before “Let It Be” released in 1970
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One of Roy Orbison’s signature songs, “Oh, Pretty Woman” the song was honored with a Grammy Hall of Fame Award and was named one of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll, it had a resurgence in 1990 when it was used as the title song for the movie “Pretty Woman”
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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, he passed away on this day in 2008
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The 1960’s were prodigal in transforming real Rock and Pop bands into cartoons and on September 25th,1965 the first cartoon series based on a Rock band premiered on ABC: “The Beatles”
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The Doors are to this day one of the most influential rock bands that ever existed, no doubt about it, even if you don’t like their music, but their influence spreads beyond rock music. In this article we’ll explore The Doors second album “Strange Days released on September 25th, 1967
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By the early 1960s, Claudia Cardinale had become one of Europe’s most sought‑after leading ladies and one of cinema’s strongest sex symbols. She has passed at age 87
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She is better known as being the wife of Beatle Paul McCartney, with whom she got married in 1969, but Linda McCartney had already built a successful career as a Rock photographer during the 1960’s photographing names such as The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix and The Doors among many others
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One of the most eerie songs to top the charts reached No.1 on September 24th, 1961, in the U.K, interpreted by actor John Leyton and produced by Joe Meek
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Among friends and fellow musicians, he preferred being called “Brother Ray,” but he was often referred to as “The Genius.” The influential Ray Charles would have been 95 today. We look back at his career
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One of the 1960’s classics and seminal Rock songs “The Letter” was first recorded by the American rock band the Box Tops in 1967 it launched Alex Chilton’s career and inspired numerous cover versions
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One of Hollywood’s most enduring stars, Mickey Rooney made his stage debut at just 17 months old, performing alongside his parents who were vaudeville performers, and his big break came in the 1930s with the role of Andy Hardy in the hugely popular Andy Hardy film series
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We created a Top 10 list of Autumn songs to celebrate the Autumn Equinox with music. Check our list now
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She became worldwide famous with the catchy Pop tune “Mickey” in 1982, but after the success of “Mickey,” Basil would go on to direct videos for the Talking Heads, choreograph tours for David Bowie and bring street dance to the public back in the day
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“Hush” is a song written by American composer and musician Joe South, for recording artist Billy Joe Royal in 1967, but it’s mostly famous for Deep Purple’s version
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It wasn’t until 1967, at the age of 33 with his first album, “Songs of Leonard Cohen” that he began his musical career but after he did, he left us a giant legacy in music
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One of the most sensual and glamorous actresses from Hollywood’s golden age, the Italian Diva Sophia Loren turns 91 today
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Before Gorillaz there was The Archies, an American fictional garage band and on September 20th, 1969, they went No.1 in the Hot 100 with “Sugar, Sugar”
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Twiggy rose to fame in the mid 1960’s due to her unconventional modeling looks and she is considered the first international supermodel and paved the way for the Top Model cultural relevance for years to come
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Mama Cass Elliot continues to be one of the most popular and iconic pop singers ever. Her recognizable vocals and charisma helped many of The Mamas & The Papas songs achieving a popularity that endures to this day
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He wasn’t and still is not as famous as George, John, Paul and Ringo, however, without him there would be no Beatles as we know
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Bill Medley’s distinctive voice is noted for his bass-baritone voice in songs such as The Righteous Brothers’ “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’,” “Unchained Melody” and the 1980’s classic “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life”
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In 1960, Former chicken plucker Chubby Checker went to No.1 on the US singles chart Billboard Hot 100 on September 19, 1960, with ‘The Twist.’ The song officially gave birth to the Twist dance craze
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On September 19th, 1969 “Bad Moon Rising” reaches No.1 on the U.K charts, it would be the first and only #1 in the U.K for the band
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Originally recorded in 1951 by Tony Bennet, “Blue Velvet” most famous version came through the voice of Bobby Vinton in 1963
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Known for his clean-cut image and boyish charm, Avalon first rose to fame as a teen idol with a string of hit songs before transitioning to a successful career in Hollywood
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Today marks the 55th anniversary of the loss of one of rock music’s great icons and legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix, who died on September 18, 1970, in London. We look back at his life and career
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Robert Redford, one of the most popular actors in the world has passed at age 89
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The controversial band The Doors were banned from the popular The Ed Sullivan Show on September 17th, 1967, after their performance of “Light My Fire”
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Best known as a founding member of the Grammy-winning vocal group The 5th Dimension and with a career that spans both music and photography, Lamonte McLemore remains mostly remembered by the iconic The 5th Dimension 1969 song “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In”
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Most remembered as Mrs. Robinson, film and stage actress Anne Bancroft would have turned 94 today
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Remembering the legendary Blues Master B.B King on his 100th Birthday
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Remembering the eternal Hollywood Diva Lauren Bacall
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There is nothing wrong with your television set. Do not attempt to adjust the picture. We are controlling transmission. Looking back at the history of the famous 60’s cult series
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During The Doors European Tour in 1968 Jim Morrison collapsed due to a drug overdose and was rushed to the hospital with no vital signs
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The 1960’s and 1970’s were a golden age for Horror cinema, countless classics were produced during a 20-year period that influenced directors and writers for years to come and remain a part of our collective imagery. We’ve created a Top 10 list with some of the best and essential Horror movies of the 1960’s and 1970’s, just a glimpse of the good movies those two decades produced
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Free’s Paul Kossoff is considered one of the most influential Rock guitarists, he was ranked 51st in Rolling Stone magazine list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time”
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Remembering the influential Pop Art artist who created “LOVE” born on this day in 1928
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Today marks the 22nd anniversary of the passing of legendary country musician and icon Johnny Cash. We take a look back at his life and career
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33 years ago today, the actor Anthony Perkins, passed away due to AIDS-related pneumonia
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The bassist and lead singer of 60’s seminal Rock band Blue Cheer was born on this day in 1946
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The Beatles’ Revolver remains one of the most audacious and sonically diverse collections of music ever to be laid to tape. Following the similarly groundbreaking Rubber Soul released the year prior, Revolver saw the world’s greatest pop band making a brazen statement of musical intent.
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The song marked a shift on The Supremes musical direction as they evolved to singing about more mature subjects appealing that way to a wider audience
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In 1968 his chart-topping cover of The Doors “Light My Fire” ignited the music career of the Puerto Rican artist
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On September 10th, 1972, The Doors officially close as a band, their last concert takes place at the Hollywood Bowl where 5 years before, in 1968, they reached the peak of their popularity with their late frontman Jim Morrison
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The first show to ever feature the pop culture phenomenon premiered on September 9, 1967, on the ABC television network and ran for a total of three seasons
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The Rolling Stones are one of the few bands that can have a signature song per year, but from all the songs in their career, there’s still unanimity in what is considered their overall signatures song, and that is “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”
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The influential singer and composer Otis Redding was born on this day in 1941; we look back at his life and legacy
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On this day in 1963 the worldwide Beatlemania begins, the single set a record in the United States as one of the five Beatles songs that held the top five positions in the American charts simultaneously
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We look back at the life of one of England’s greatest comedians Peter Sellers
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Patsy Cline, the singer that transformed country into Pop with “Crazy, ” helped bridge the gap between country music and pop, paving the way for future generations of female artists
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Led Zeppelin original line up of Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and John Bonham play their first concert together billed as The New Yardbirds in Copenhagen, Denmark
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On September 7, 1968, The Doors start their European tour together with the Jefferson Airplane playing the first of two sold out nights in London, England, after a successful year touring the U.S and Canada having put out two of the best albums of 1967 together with the No. 1 single “Light My Fire”
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With Howard Kaylan, Volman founded the Turtles, that became one of the most popular bands of the late 1960’s. He has passed at age 78
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Looking back at the life and career of the influential Pink Floyd’s maestro and genius Roger Waters
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Tom Fogerty died on this day in 1990, he was the brother of John Fogerty and played rhythm guitar in the band that achieved immense worldwide success during the late 60’s and early 70’s with their unique blend of country and psychedelic rock
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Jimi Hendrix played his last concert on the Isle of Fehmarn Festival in Germany, September 6th, 1970, 12 days before his untimely death
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Clapton who at the time was about to begin the Cream farewell tour, was at first reluctant to collaborate with The Beatles
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In 1964 The Animals hit No.1 on the US singles chart with “House of The Rising Sun” with their rendition of old folk song “The House of The Rising Sun”
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The 60’s and 70’s bombshell was born as Jo-Raquel Tejada on September 5, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois
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On September 4th, 1968, The Beatles recorded the now famous promotional videos for ‘Hey Jude’ and ‘Revolution’ at Twickenham Film Studios
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Earlier on June 6th, of the same year, they had recorded it with original drummer Pete Best
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Jardine contributed to the band’s success both as a guitarist and a vocalist, often singing lead on some of their hits, including “Help Me, Rhonda,” which became a number-one single in 1965
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The “Blind Owl” was the second Rock star to enter the 27 Club in the two years dark circle that started with the Rolling Stones’ Brian Jones one year earlier
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Scottish Psychedelic Folk singer Donovan reached for the first- and only-time number 1 in the Hot 100 U.S charts with the song “Sunshine Superman” on September 3rd, 1966.
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He is one of Rock’s music most important and influential musicians, having played a role in some of Rock’s most important moments and among the restricted group people that are considered the “5th Beatle”
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On September 2nd, 1965, the band recorded their first demo at World Pacific Jazz Studios featuring 6 tracks
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The famed author that still feeds the imagination of many passed away this day 52 years ago
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One of music’s most prolific songwriters, the popular Bee Gees member is the last survivor of the band and celebrates 79 today
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On this day September 1st, 1965, James Brown performed in the popular 60’s music TV Show “Shindig!” his first Top 10 hit “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag”
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Looking back at the life of the influential musician and former Them member that had a string of hits such as “Gloria” and “Brown Eyed Girl,” featuring a 1965 Them performance in France
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One of the most important DJs in modern music history, the British John Peel left a strong and enduring legacy from a career that had as much impact and importance as the thousands of bands he promoted
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Talented but also controversial, The Mamas & the Papas founder and mentor, “Papa John” John Phillips, wrote and co-wrote some of the most memorable and best Pop songs in history
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The prophetic and apocalyptic song by Zager and Evans, remains contemporary through its lyrics and between 1969 and 1970 was a tremendous success worldwide
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He was one of the core members of The Velvet Underground, alternating between guitar and bass, Sterling Morrison helped to build the original sound the band developed.
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Ingrid Bergman was an internationally renowned Swedish actress known for works like Casablanca, Spellbound, and Anastasia.
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“War” was first recorded by The Temptations, but it was Starr’s version that became the most memorable and definitive due to the intensity of his performance of the song
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With a career spanning more than five decades, Connery became one of the most respected and beloved actors in film history, with a legacy that extends far beyond his role as 007
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“Apache” remains one of the most recognized and popular instrumental hits today, The Shadows version was released in 1960 and despite the huge success in Europe had little to none impact in the U.S
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Gene Kelly is ranked by the American Film Institute as the 15th greatest male screen legend of Classic Hollywood and remembered as one of the earliest multi-faceted stars, remaining popular to this day due to memorable roles such as the one he played in “Singin’ in the Rain.” He was born on this day in 1912
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“Moon the Loon” was born on August 23, 1946. He changed the game for Rock drummers during the 60’s with his unique technique and contribution to the songs, but his self-destructive lifestyle led him to an early demise, we look back at his life
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Both “Yellow Submarine” and “Eleanor Rigby” by The Beatles have interesting backgrounds and are absolute classics. The two songs were put together on a double A side single in 1966 that peaked to No.1
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On August 22, 1969, in Tittenhurst Park, the Fab Four gathered together for their very last photo session
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Born on this day in 1938, for more than 6 decades Kenny Rogers charted the impressive number of more than 120 hit singles of various music genres across the world with songs such as “The Gambler” and “Islands in the Stream”
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“Bambi,” the groundbreaking animation classic was first released in August 1942 and has over the years sparked the debate of real and serious subjects. We look back at this universally inspiring and touching film
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Released in March 1968, “Mony Mony” by Tommy James and The Shondells peaked to No.1 at the U.K singles charts on August 21 of the same year
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“Please Mr. Postman” by the Marvelettes is notable for being the first Motown hit reaching the Hot 100 No.1
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Creative, talented and controversial, Isaac Hayes was the main creative force behind the Southern soul music label Stax and the winner of an Academy Award in 1972 for the song “Theme from Shaft.” The legendary composer, producer and performer was born on this day in 1942
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Robert Plant, the self-acclaimed Golden God, is one of Rock’s most influential singers and figures ever, with an enduring following that impacts multiple generations of music fans
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Nash’s biggest success came in 1972 with the release of “I Can See Clearly Now,” a reggae-influenced pop song that topped the charts
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The former Cream and Blind Faith member is often regarded as Rock’s first drummer superstar; he was born on this day in 1939. Look back at his influential and musically rich career
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It’s a fact, that Ian Gillian will always be regarded as Deep Purple’s eternal lead singer, despite not being a founding member of the band and being replaced twice. But that, doesn’t change that Deep Purple’s most successful and memorable period, was during the years Gillian fronted the band. Between 1970 until his first departure from Deep Purple in 1973, the band reached the pinnacle of their success with a string of four hit albums that remain absolute Hard Rock classics
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The legendary actor Terence Stamp, whose career spanned decades and genres, encompassing arthouse projects, mainstream blockbusters, and stage performances, has passed at age 87
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Robert Redford remains one of the most popular actors in the world and a part of Hollywood Royalty. The popular movie star turns 89
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It seems that David Crosby did it all throughout his life, he was one of the last standing men from the 1960’s Rock and Psychedelic music generation who still released new music and toured but in recent years shortly before he passed in early 2023. Look back briefly at his life and career.
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“Fire” by The Crazy World of Arthur Brown it’s one of the prime examples of experimental Psychedelic Rock of the late 1960’s, despite its lack of guitars or bass, and first caught the eye of music fans due to Brown’s Shock and Theatrical performance of it
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One of Pop’s most famous songs, “I Got You Babe” by Sonny & Cher, sold in the U.S alone more than 1 million copies and peaked to the Hot 100 No.1 on August 14, 1965
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Filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock was nicknamed the “Master of Suspense” for employing a kind of psychological suspense in his films, producing a distinct viewer experience.
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Prior to “Summer in the City,” the Lovin’ Spoonful of John Sebastian already had hit the charts with songs including the also classic “Daydream”
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During the 1960’s Ronnie Spector gave voice to memorable songs such as “Be My Baby” as the lead singer of the girl band The Ronettes. She was born 82 years ago today
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In order for today’s society to be able to think and analyze the fact that a 1968 song that trivializes the idea of murdering a woman can still remain so popular today, we have to put up in perspective history and the 1960’s and 1970’s society as well as the once very trendy “murder ballad” genre, and “Delilah” is despite all the controversy one of the greatest Pop songs ever made
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Initially, Haley was not the actor that had been cast to play that iconic role of Tin Man in “The Wizard of Oz,” the role that gave him an enduring Hollywood legend status
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Although it’s one of the most frightening films ever made, it has all the elements of very dark, black comedy, this film wasn’t clearly understood by its critics when it was first released in 1960
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Written by John Phillips of The Mamas & the Papas to promote Monterey International Pop Music Scott McKenzie’s “San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)” became a serious smash hit in 1967
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The actor has been a familiar face in the big screen and TV since the 1960’s when he appeared in the western classic “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid”
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With an illustrious career that spans over six decades, and known for his portrayals of emotionally vulnerable characters and also antiheroes, Dustin Hoffman was nominated seven times to the Best Actor category
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The impact of the 1960’s bubblegum teen pop anthem “Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” was so big that was adapted to several different languages around the world and changed the bathing suit industry forever
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Born 97 years ago today, Andy Warhol, the artist and creator of Pop Culture, is unquestionably one of the biggest and most influential artists of all times, He remains as contemporary as when he rose to prominence during the 1960’s with his unique Pop Art style that would endure for decades to come.
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The actor that from an early age seemed to be doomed to a troubled life and suddenly found his place in life as an actor, becoming a Hollywood legend
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With “I Love Lucy” she became one of TV’s biggest stars ever and also went on to take another historically important role for TV history
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During his 60 years career span, Saxon specialized in roles where he often played law enforcement officials, police officers or detectives, in action and horror movies including “A Nightmare on Elm Street” and “Enter the Dragon”
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The Beatles single “Help!” was released at the peak of the Beatlemania in July 1965, and by August was already an instant global hit and No.1
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Look back at the predecessor for “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” and The Beatles first flirt with Psychedelia
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To talk about Pop Culture, Jazz and overall music in the 20th century and not mentioning Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong, would be ignoring history. Born on this day in 1901, Armstrong crossed over race and classes in a highly segregated period of the United States due to his talent as a trumpeter, composer, vocalist, occasional actor and also his charisma and achieved worldwide fame, performing as a household name in legendary stages all over the world throughout his influential career
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Find out which artist and song was the first Billboard Hot 100 No.1 and some of the songs that have stayed the longest period on the main world reference music chart
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Despite The Troggs’ previous single “Wild Thing” being an international hit and a No.1 in the U.S, this song was the only No.1 for the British Garage Rock band
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Born 98 years ago today, he was one of the last surviving living legends of the golden crooning and jazz era and never thought of retiring, He continued as prolific as ever and also outspoken until the day he died.
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In 1968, despite being already one of the top bands in the U.S and owning the 1967 smash hit “Light My Fire,” The Doors hadn’t yet fully break into the European market, but with “Hello, I Love You” they finally did
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Peter O’Toole rose to international stardom with the 1962 epic “Lawrence of Arabia” and still holds the record for the most Oscar nominated actor without a win
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Dom DeLuise popularity as an actor and comedian peaked during the 1970’s, appearing in several comedy movies with Mel Brooks and also often co-starring Burt Reynolds. DeLuise was born on this day in 1933
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The leader of San Francisco’s most notorious Psychedelic Rock band the Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia was born on this day in 1942
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The 1967 drug bust that rocked the Rolling Stones remains a landmark event in the history of rock music, illustrating the tension between cultural change and conservative values
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Wild Thing” became one of the seminal Garage Rock songs during the 1960’s through British band The Troggs version
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Anka is one of the most popular and famous singers and songwriters of the 20th century, and his big break came in 1957 with the release of his first major hit, “Diana” written when he was just 15 years old
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Taken from their debut album “The Doors” where it runs for over seven minutes, “Light My Fire” was never considered for being a single, and it had to be edited in order to fit the airplay demand of the song. On July 29, 1967, it became their first No.1
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A pioneer of Rock music films or movies, “Help!” originally titled “Eight Arms to Hold You,” The Beatles second adventure into cinematics premiered on July 29, 1965, at the London Pavilion Theater in the West End of London
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As a founding member of both Free and Bad Company, Simon Kirke has played a crucial role in shaping the sound of classic rock, providing the backbone for some of the most enduring songs in rock history
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Richard Wright might had been overshadowed by Syd Barret, Roger Waters or David Gilmour, but he was an essential part of the Pink Floyd backbone and contributed to develop their unique sound and his innovative use of keyboards and synthesizers helped define the sound of progressive rock and influenced countless musicians
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Gentry’s breakthrough came in 1967 with the release of “Ode to Billie Joe,” a song she wrote and recorded that became an instant hit, and that together with “I’ll Never Fall in Love Again,” earned her top places in the mainstream charts despite the artist’s association with Country music
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“Dream a Little Dream of Me”, a cover of a 1931 classic, was officially recorded by the Mamas & the Papas and included on their final album “The Papas & The Mamas” in 1968 but Dunhill Records decided to promote Mama Cass alone much to the displeasure of the band
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Take this special guess the lyric Rolling Stones quiz and find out how much of a fan are you!
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Stanley Kubrick was known for his perfectionism, often requiring numerous takes to achieve the desired result. This meticulousness ensured that every frame of his films was precisely crafted.
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The life of Mick Jagger blends with the birth of Modern Rock. Jim Morrison of The Doors once called him “A Prince Among Men,” and he remains to this day perhaps the most influential Rocker of all time. We’ve compiled some of Mick Jagger’s and the Rolling Stones highlights of their career on this special to celebrate his birthday, also we included a Rolling Stones lyric quiz.
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Getty’s early career was marked by small roles in theater and television and spent many years in relative obscurity. Her big break came in 1985 when she was cast as Sophia Petrillo on the NBC sitcom “The Golden Girls”
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It’s a music history fact that the 1960’s were prodigal in open air Rock and Pop festivals, one that is often forgotten was the 1969 Seattle Pop Festival. For $15 only you could watch a stunning parade of legendary acts all on the same three-day bill including The Doors, Led Zeppelin, Alice Cooper and Santana among many others
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“You Can’t Hurry Love” by the Supremes remains one of the 1960’s absolute classics and a Motown signature song, it was released on July 25, 1966
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Roy Orbison’s distinctive haunting song “Only the Lonely (Know the Way I Feel)” peaked to No.2 on the Hot 100 on July 25, 1960, it was his first major hit and showcased his surprisingly powerful voice
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Cat Stevens, now Yusuf Islam, penned memorable songs such as “Wild World” and “The First Cut Is the Deepest,” during the 1960’s and 1970’s released several acclaimed albums and has in recent years returned to do music after an almost 30 years hiatus. He turns 77 today
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“Santana” it’s one of the best debut albums of all time, in a unique way makes you almost forget it’s a studio made. But it wasn’t necessarily blessed by the critics when it was first released. We look back at this historical Rock album
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She remains one of the most memorable Hollywood actresses of all time, a symbol from one of the most appreciated movie history eras with several timeless classics, and her untimely death, a mystery. Remember this timeless Hollywood icon born 87 years ago today
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Carlos Santana it’s one of the most eclectic and experimental musicians in Rock music. We look back at the beginning of his career and Santana’s 1969 debut album today that he turns 78
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The song was performed live on the first ever satellite TV production “Our World” representing the U.K in 1967
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James Brolin’s enduring career spans over six decades, marked by a wide array of memorable roles in both television and film including “Westworld,” “Capricorn One” and the original “The Amityville Horror”
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From Berlin to Chelsea Hotel, model, actress, singer, Warhol Superstar, Rock Star lover was just some of the roles Nico lived during her short but intense life. She is best remembered as one of The Velvet Underground’s vocalists on their debut album “The Velvet Underground & Nico” but Nico’s stunning songs and solo career left an undeniable influence on modern music. We look back at her life and career 37 years after her untimely passing
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“I’m Sorry” projected Brenda Lee to a major contemporary international following with her songs also being recorded by other artists around the world in different languages, resulting in her becoming one of the earliest international pop stars
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He was an original Rolling Stone, but Ian Stewart’s name still remains much in the shadow despite co-founding the band and playing in most of the Rolling Stones albums released between 1964 and 1985
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Look back at the career and legacy of the original Shock Rocker “Screamin’ Jay” Hawkins today that marks his 96th birthday
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A Motown legend, as part of Martha and The Vandellas, Martha Reeves scored several hits during the 1960’s including “Nowhere to Run” and “Dancing in the Street,” today she turns 84
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Cagney quickly rose to fame during the 1930’s with his portrayal of tough, street-smart characters, his dynamic performances, particularly in gangster films, set a standard for the genre and his versatility, showcased in films like “Yankee Doodle Dandy,” demonstrated his wide-ranging talent
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The Canadian actor Donald Sutherland’s career, spanning over six decades, was marked by an impressive range of performances across film and television. He was born on this day in 1935
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Her partnership with Fred Astaire catapulted her to stardom, starting with “Flying Down to Rio,” Rogers and Astaire made a total of ten films together, including classics like “Top Hat,” “Swing Time” and “Shall We Dance”
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His international breakthrough came in 1969 with the release of “Israelites.” This track reached the top of the charts in the UK and made the top ten in the United States, making Dekker one of the first Jamaican artists to achieve significant global success
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Jan-Michael Vincent’s life and career were marked by early success and considerable talent, followed by personal struggles and a tragic decline but he remains remembered for his standout performances in films like “Big Wednesday” and his iconic role in “Airwolf”
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With a career spanning over five decades, Linda Ronstadt has sold over 100 million records worldwide and earned numerous awards, including 11 Grammy Awards, three American Music Awards, and an Emmy Award
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Ingmar Bergman’s ability to probe the human psyche and his innovative narrative techniques have influenced countless filmmakers and offered profound insights into the human experience and his films “The Seventh Seal” and “Wild Strawberries” are considered masterpieces, exploring complex themes of death, faith, and memory
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Along with Joseph Barbera, William Hanna transformed the landscape of animated entertainment, shifting the medium from theatrical shorts to television series that captivated audiences of all ages
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Stanton’s career took off in the 1970s and 1980s as he became known for his memorable supporting roles in a wide range of films and in 1984, Stanton landed a rare leading role in Wim Wenders’ “Paris, Texas,” playing Travis Henderson, a man trying to reconnect with his estranged family
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Released on July 14, 1969, “Easy Rider” it’s an absolute landmark on counterculture and one of the most iconic and memorable movies ever made, it portrays freedom in a way that remains timeless to this day while it still serves as a 1960’s social portrait
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Just like his 1967 self-titled debut album and all his previous singles, “Love You till Tuesday” by David Bowie failed to break into the British charts despite being praised by critics
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Originally recorded by Bobby Womack’s The Valentinos in 1964, “It’s All Over Now” was only the first in a string of hit singles by the Rolling Stones during the 1960’s
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One of Blackmer’s most memorable performances came later in his career when he played Roman Castevet in Roman Polanski’s “Rosemary’s Baby”
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Stewart’s international breakthrough came in 1987 when he was cast as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the television series “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” The role transformed him into a global star and a beloved figure in the science fiction community
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The song chronicles the events associated with Lennon’s marriage to Yoko Ono and its lyrical content that included the line “Christ, you know it ain’t easy” was found to be offensive by the U.S mainstream radio stations
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As a member and lead vocalist of the Los Angeles band The Byrds, Roger McGuinn, celebrating 83 today, scored several hit songs between 1965 and 1970. Look back at the influential California band Top 10 songs
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Based on an old folk song, “The House Of The Rising Sun” by The Animals was the first UK No.1 to have a playing time of more than four minutes, read more about this influential Rock classic
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The fallen comedian Bill Cosby’s most iconic role came in the 1980s with “The Cosby Show” but his personal actions have left a lasting impact on his reputation and the way he is remembered
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Brynner’s career began in the 1940s after he moved to the United States, and his portrayal of the King of Siam in the 1956 film adaptation of “The King and I” earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor, a role that he performed in the original Broadway production in 1951 and in subsequent revivals, over 4,600 times throughout his career
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Tura Satana’s breakthrough came in 1965 with the role of Varla in Russ Meyer’s “Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!” The film, which did not achieve mainstream success at the time, eventually became a cult classic and her work challenged traditional gender roles and paved the way for future portrayals of strong, independent women in film
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The Rolling Stones definitive signature song became their first No.1 hit in the United States when it peaked to the top of the Hot 100 on July 10, 1965
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He thundered the Rock scene during the late 1960’s as the drummer for The Jimi Hendrix Experience
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The Beatle Ringo turns 85 today and always had one song reserved for him on every Beatles album. These are all the 11 songs ordered by popularity and endurance
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“Sunny Afternoon” marked a shift on The Kinks sound from garage Rock to a baroque Pop direction. On July 7, 1966, it peaked to No.1 in the UK
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One of her most iconic roles came in Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho” where she played Marion Crane. Her performance in the infamous shower scene became one of the most memorable moments in film history and earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress and an Academy Award nomination
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Ever since its original release, The Beatles debut movie “A Hard Day’s Night” has developed a cult status, and remains hugely influential on Pop culture
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Cocteau’s career spanned various forms of art, including literature, theater, film, and visual arts known for a surreal and poetic quality
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Monarch’s big break came when he joined the rock band Steppenwolf in 1967 at the age of 17 as the band’s lead guitarist, contributing to iconic tracks such as “Born to Be Wild” and “Magic Carpet Ride”
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With an estimated crowd between 250,000 and 500,000 fans, the Rolling Stones played a free concert at Hyde Park, London, to pay tribute to Brian Jones who had died two days earlier. Look back at the film of the famous concert
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At the height of their popularity, The Doors played the prestigious Hollywood Bowl on July 5, 1968, a performance that is now regarded as historical. On the audience, a very special and famous guest wanted to learn how to play and control bigger venues and audiences. Learn more about it and read also more facts about this legendary concert
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Bill Withers’ catalog is rich with songs that resonate due to their simplicity and emotional depth including the timeless hit “Ain’t No Sunshine”
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The “Blind Owl” one of the most talented musicians, singers and songwriters of his generation and Canned Heat founder was born on this day in 1943, and between 1969 and 1971 he was the second notable rocker to die at age 27, just over a year after Brian Jones and one month before Jimi Hendrix
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On May 11, 1964, The Beach Boys released the single “I Get Around,” backed with “Don’t Worry Baby”, one of the 1960’s most recognizable songs
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In 1968, Fraser co-founded the rock band Free that scored the massive hit “All Right Now,” co-written by Fraser, which became a rock anthem and remains one of the most recognized rock songs of all time
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July 3 it’s one of the darkest days on the history of Rock music, during exactly two years several Rock stars died at age 27 between July 3, 1969, and July 3, 1971, beginning with the Rolling Stones’s Brian Jones and ending on The Doors’ Jim Morrison
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In July 1969, three weeks after The Rolling Stones guitarist Brian Jones died at age 27, Jim Morrison distributed to concert goers at two performances by The Doors, a self-published four-page pamphlet featuring a poem/meditation on the death of Jones titled “Ode to L.A. while thinking of Brian Jones, Deceased.” Oddly, exactly 2 years later, on July 3, 1971, also Morrison would pass ate the same age of 27. Read the full poem
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Released in May 1969 the success of this absolute Rock classic produced by The Who’s Pete Townshend caught everyone by surprise
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Sydney Pollack’s career spanned over five decades, during which he directed, produced, and acted in numerous influential films including “Tootsie”, “They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?” and “Out of Africa” among several others
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Willie Dixon has influenced and continues to influence generations of Blues and Rock artists. His songs have been covered extensively since the 1960’s by some of the most important artists and bands and he is one of the most important links between the Blues and Rock
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Charles Laughton’s early discreet film career took him to Broadway and then Hollywood where since the 1930’s he starred in several of Hollywood’s Golden Age classics
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The British actress was among the last surviving movie stars of the “Hollywood’s Golden Age” when she passed at age 104 in 2020. She starred in movies such as “The Adventures of Robin Hood” and “Gone with the Wind”
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Despite being remembered mostly for her 1962 No.1 hit “The Loco-Motion,” Little Eva inspired and is the subject of another very famous song that was a hit for The Crystals
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We’ve all heard the phrase, “Blondes have more fun” and these 10 platinum vixens have been captivating audiences for decades. This list will showcase the greatest Blonde Bombshells of all time
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Regarded as the creator of the modern broad film farces and comedic parodies, the legendary Mel Brooks turns 99
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Pianist, composer, arranger and conductor, Lalo Schifrin became a famous name since the 1960’s, when his name started to show on the music credits of popular TV shows such as “Mission: Impossible.” He composed hundreds of songs, movie and TV scores
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Find it out why The Beatles Portuguese 4 track release of “Strawberry Fields Forever/Penny Lane” is their most Psychedelic official EP ever
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Written by Paul McCartney at age 16 and attributed to Lennon–McCartney, “A World Without Love” was first recorded by the British duo Peter and Gordon, released as their debut single on February 28, 1964
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The Byrds cover of Dylan’s “Mr. Tambourine Man” changed music and had a huge impact on the late 1960’s Rock that can be heard to this day
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On June 25, 1967, The Beatles performed live “All You Need Is Love” for an estimated audience of between 400 and 700 million people around the globe on what was the first ever satellite TV production
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Throughout his career, Lumet became known for his work on socially conscious films that often-explored themes of justice, corruption, and moral ambiguity including “Serpico,” “Network” and “Dog Day Afternoon”
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His breakthrough came in 1966 with the release of “Knock on Wood,” a song he co-wrote and that became an instant hit, reaching number one on the R&B charts and number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100
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As the co-founder and drummer of Fleetwood Mac, Mick Fleetwood played a pivotal role in one of the most successful bands in rock history with his distinctive drumming style and leadership
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As a pioneer of shock rock and a visionary artist, Arthur Brown, who in 1968 with his ensemble The Crazy World of Arthur Brown scored the now timeless hit “Fire,” has influenced countless musicians and performers with his fearless approach to blending music with theatricality and his dedication to pushing the limits of artistic expression
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One of the greatest and most influential rock guitarists of all time was born on this day in 1944
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Sutcliffe joined The Beatles in 1960, becoming the band’s original bassist and his charisma and distinct sense of style helped shape The Beatles’ early image before his untimely death at age 21
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Among countless successful songs, Kristofferson penned the classic “Me and Bobby McGee”, which became his most well-known hit, but for a while, music wasn’t the direction he was following during his early years. We look back at Kristofferson’s life and career.
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With The Kinks, Ray Davies sung and played on some of the most memorable songs of the 1960’s and 1970’s. The band, “outsiders” on the British Invasion music scene, influenced important music movements such as Punk Rock and Britpop and remain relevant ever since their hit “You Really Got Me” played for the first time. Ray Davies turns 81 today
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The Argentinian composer Lalo Schifrin has composed hundreds of songs and themes for famous movie and TV scores, including the iconic theme for “Mission: Impossible.” Today he turns 93
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Greg Munford provided the lead vocals for the Strawberry Alarm Clock’s only No.1, the 1967 Psychedelic Rock classic hit “Incense and Peppermints” but despite that, he never joined the band. Today he turns 76
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Landau’s career took off in the 1960s when he starred in the television series “Mission: Impossible” and throughout his 7 decades’career span he also appeared in movies such as Hitchcock’s “North by Northwest,” “Tucker: The Man and His Dream” and “Ed Wood” where his portrayal of Bela Lugosi won him the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
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Regarded as one of the biggest composers of the 20th century, the Beach Boys co-founder and mastermind Brian Wilson was the last survivor of the Wilson brothers that formed the Beach Boys, Carl and Dennis Wilson.
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Christie first found success with the 1962 hit “The Gypsy Cried,” which led to his rise in the music industry. However, it was his 1966 smash “Lightnin’ Strikes” that cemented his place in pop history. He passed away at age 82.
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“Jumpin’ Jack Flash” peaked to No.1 on the UK singles charts on June 19, 1968, becoming their 7th U.K No.1, here’s some facts about this Rolling Stones enduring Rock classic
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Born on this day in 1932, Angeli’s career began in Italy where she won a Best Actress award at the Venice Film Festival for her role in “Domani è troppo tardi”, which led to her discovery by Hollywood talent scouts
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Paul McCartney’s songwriting partnership with John Lennon while in The Beatles during the 1960’s, it’s the most famous in Pop and Rock music history. Celebrate Paul McCartney’s 83rd birthday, with the Top 25 Beatles songs featuring him on lead vocals
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Paul McCartney is one of the very few people on the planet that barely needs any introduction. The former Beatle was born on 18 June 1942 in Liverpool, England. We look back at his life on photographs
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If France Gall was the ultimate wind-up doll, Sylvie Vartan the fun-loving girl about town and Sheila the good-natured girl next door, then Françoise was the older, wiser sister, happy to let her (long, straight) hair down when the time was right but otherwise content to watch the world, standing (in the latest fashionable attire) slightly apart, off to one side, looking on as the parade passed by
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The iconic comedy duo Laurel and Hardy’s films remain classics, celebrated for their wit, charm, and the enduring appeal of their partnership. Stan Laurel was born on this day in 1890
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“See Emily Play” is now a Psychedelic Rock classic, one of Pink Floyd’s earliest hits, was released in Columbia records on June 16, 1967, backed with “Scarecrow”
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The Monterey Pop Festival it’s perhaps the very first blueprint for the modern open-air Rock festivals as we know it, with an estimated 200,000 attending for three days, featuring acts such as Otis Redding, Jefferson Airplane, The Byrds, Janis Joplin with the Big Brother and The Holding Company, The Who, Mamas & Papas, Grateful Dead, Canned Heat and the first major appearance of The Jimi Hendrix Experience in the U.S
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The first French Rock Star, Johnny Hallyday was seen as a “national monument” in France. He emerged during the early 1960’s part of French culture and music movement Yé-Yé. With over 110 million records sold worldwide, Hallyday had a successful career that only was stopped by illness towards the end of his life
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With the 1969 “Midnight Cowboy” movie theme “Everybody’s Talking” Nilsson scored his first big hit. During the 1970’s, he became one of the most popular singer-songwriters while at the same indulging in excess together with John Lennon. Nilsson was born 84 years ago
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A rated and reviewed view to tell you some of the back story behind all the six Doors studio albums made with Jim Morrison between 1967 and 1971
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“The Long and Winding Road,” released as a single on May 11, 1970, became The Beatles 20th and last number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, an all-time record for number of chart-topping singles on that chart
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Regarded as one of the biggest composers of the 20th century, the Beach Boys co-founder and mastermind Brian Wilson passed away at age 82. Brian was the last survivor of the Wilson brothers that formed the Beach Boys, Carl and Dennis Wilson.
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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 British band The Troggs, scored hit songs during the 1960’s such as “Wild Thing,” “Love Is All Around” and “With A Girl Like You”. Their singer Reg Presley was born 84 years ago
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“The Ballad of John and Yoko” chronicles the events associated with Lennon’s marriage to Yoko Ono and its lyrical content caused some controversy in some countries, mainly the U.S and Spain
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Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards with an important contribution from Brian Jones, the Rolling Stones “Paint It, Black” was one of the first the Stones developed during their experimental phase
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The legendary performer passed away at his home in Los Angeles on June 9th at age 82. 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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Judy Garland’s enduring colorful image projected in “The Wizard of Oz” gave her fame, success and made her a legend, but the life that followed after that, was less colorful
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Howlin’ Wolf stands as one of the best Chicago Blues artists ever and several of his songs, including “Spoonful,” “Little Red Rooster” or “Back Door Man,” became both blues and rock staples and he influenced legendary bands including The Doors, Led Zeppelin, Cream and the Rolling Stones
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From his early days with The Dominoes to his solo success with memorable hits such as “Lonely Teardrops” and “Reet Petite,” Wilson’s powerful voice and dynamic performances made him a legendary figure in R&B and soul music
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The prolific American composer and songwriter whose work left a significant mark on the world of musical theater and popular music that continues to be performed and cherished worldwide
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In 1986, Rivers made history as the first woman to host a late-night network television talk show with “The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers” on the Fox network
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Julie Driscoll remains best known for her work with Brian Auger and the Trinity. Their rendition of Bob Dylan’s “This Wheel’s on Fire” became a major hit in 1968, reaching the top five on the UK Singles Chart
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With “These Boots Are Made for Walkin'” Nancy Sinatra created a popular and enduring image of the Swinging Sixties, today she turns 85
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After several months of alienation and self-isolation in his Cotchford Farm home, Brian Jones, founding member, and guitarist of the Rolling Stones was visited by Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, and Charlie Watts to discuss the future of the band
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Her film career reached its zenith with the 1989 film “Driving Miss Daisy,” where she played the role of Daisy Werthan which earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress at the age of 80
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Tom Jones career has now spanned six decades, and he has literally done everything in the music business, from hit singer to Variety shows to Las Vegas appearances and even as a coach in The Voice on recent years. Today the “Delilah” singer turns 85
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Actor, singer and comedian, Dean Martin, the voice of “That’s Amore” and member of the “Rat Pack” was born 108 years ago today
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Big Brother and the Holding Company gained widespread attention with the addition of Janis Joplin as their lead singer and Albin’s bass playing, characterized by its melodic and rhythmic complexity, was integral to the band’s distinctive sound on classics such as “Piece of My Heart” and “Summertime”
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On June 6th, 1965 “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” was first released. The U.S was the chosen market to debut the song as a single
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Ever since the Beatles broke up in 1970, fans have spent countless hours imagining what the next album might have been like, if only they had stayed together. Trawl internet chatrooms, blogs and fan sites and you can find dozens, if not hundreds of suggestions.
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The Mamas & The Papas went separate ways towards the beginning of the 1970’s, but songs such as “Monday, Monday” or “California Dreamin'” remain as popular as ever. To celebrate Michelle Phillips 81st birthday here’s ten of the best songs from The Mamas & The Papas
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Dave Alexander was born on this day in 1947 and passed away aged 27 in 1975. He was one of The Stooges founding members and had an active role on the band’s first two albums
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Allen Ginsberg vigorously opposed militarism, economic materialism, and sexual repression, he was a pioneer on Gay rights and inspired music artists such as Bob Dylan, Patti Smith or Jim Morrison. We look back at the life of this legendary poet
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“Respect” was originally recorded by Otis Redding in 1965, but it was Aretha Franklin’s 1967 version that made the song popular. On this day it climbed to No.1
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Watts played on every Rolling Stones record until his death in 2021, and it was one of the three original members remaining in the band when he passed
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“Mrs. Robinson” by Simon & Garfunkel was first made available as part of the soundtrack of the 1967 movie “The Graduate,” in 1968 the song peaked to No.1 on the Hot 100 and became a worldwide hit for the duo
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Hated by many, the David Bowie self-titled debut it’s essentially a baroque-pop album with hints of Psychedelic and Vaudeville Music Hall and a selection of songs that are notable for a 20-year-old songwriter
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Boone’s career took off in the mid-1950s when he began recording cover versions of popular R&B hits
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On June 1 Marilyn Monroe would have turned 99, we remember her through her words on 25 quotes, some inspirational, some revealing of who she was, taken from interviews, films, and live statements.
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Marilyn Monroe’s legacy endures as one of Hollywood’s most enduring icons. She was born on this day in 1926
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