Born in Spain, Charo became one of the biggest names in the American entertainment during the 1970’s, though famous mostly for her singing and comedy skills, as a child she studied classical guitar and was mentored by one of that field’s great performers, Andres Segovia
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Stephen King has been one of the most successful authors of the last 5 decades. In this list, it’s compiled not necessarily Stephen King’s best-selling books, but instead, the most popular ones
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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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Released on January 14th, 1977, the first album of the famous “Berlin Trilogy,” “Low” was at the date the most experimental and “Avant Garde” of all Bowie’s album
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By 1978 the Sex Pistols were already the leaders of the Punk Rock music movement, but on January 14th, during their infamous American Tour, the band decided to call it quit and played their last show at the San Francisco Winterland
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Felipe Rose, one of Village People’s original members and also one of the most recognizable ones as the “Red Indian,” remained in the group since its beginning until 2017, having scored worldwide hits with songs such as “Y.M.C.A.” “In The Navy” and “Macho Man.” Today he turns 72
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Rod the Mod came to prominence during the 1960’s as part of the London’s explosive music scene and later as a member of The Jeff Beck Group and The Faces, but as a solo artist, he achieved an impressive number of hits, including 16 top ten singles in the US, with four reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100
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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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One of Rock and music biggest legends, David Bowie left us a deeply rich and eclectic legacy. We picked some of his best records on this list
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The singer-songwriter Jim Croce came to prominence during the late 60’s with his Folk-Rock songs. Between 1966 and 1973, he released five studio albums and singles. His songs “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” and “Time in a Bottle” reached No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. He was born on this day in 1943
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Fifty-two years ago on January 8th, The Beach Boys released their Holland LP. Their fourth album since leaving Capitol Records in 1970, it was also the third in a series of albums that had sought to move them away from the sun and surf image that had dogged them since the sixties and to reposition them as a serious, progressive music band.
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A visionary since the very beginning of his career, David Bowie was the legit Pop and Rock chameleon, he was Ziggy Stardust, Halloween Jack, The Thin White Duke and so many others, his influence can be heard, seen and felt in every artistic expression. To celebrate his 79th anniversary we’ve put out a special feature
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David Bowie had many lives, that, we all know, and by the late 70’s Ziggy Stardust was no more, we revisit The Berlin Trilogy 1977-1979
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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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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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The famous Elvis Presley concert was broadcast live via satellite on January 14, 1973, and aired in over 40 countries across Asia and Europe, becoming one of his most iconic shows
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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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Originally released on the album “Hunky Dory” in December 1971 and as a single on January 7, 1972, “Changes” remains one of David Bowie’s most popular and influential songs and became the last song he performed on stage
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William Peter Blatty, author and filmmaker wrote the famous Horror masterpiece “The Exorcist” in 1971, he was born on this day in 1928
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The driving force behind AC/DC, Malcolm Young was one of the most influential guitar players of all time, he was born on this day in 1953. We look back briefly at his life and career
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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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One of the most popular TV shows for American and Canadian children, “Schoolhouse Rock” premiered on this day in 1973
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One of the most iconic actresses of all time, she got her start in acting with the support of Woody Allen. Over the years, she starred in many of his films, even winning an Academy Award for her performance in “Annie Hall”
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Ted Lange is best known for his role as ‘nice guy’ bartender Isaac on TV’s “The Love Boat,” the popular TV actor from the 70’s and 80’s turns 78 today
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One of the leading musicians of the New Wave Rock music during the late 1970’s and early 1980’s as a guitar player of Blondie, Chris Stein turns 76 today
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The veteran and charismatic actor Robert Duvall turns 95 today
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Biopics are a great way to get injected with some general and pop culture. In this list we pick 10 of the best music related biopics, from the wildlife of Rock Star Jim Morrison to the tortured French Chanson singer Édith Piaf
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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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Actress Victoria Principal came to prominence as Pamela Barnes on the TV show “Dallas,” her beauty and looks earned her the title of Sex Symbol during the 70’s and 80’s, today she turns 76
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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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One of the most influential dance music singers of all time, Donna Summer was born on this day in 1948. She had an impressive successful career that included a string of hit singles during the 1970’s such as “I Feel Love” and “Hot Stuff”
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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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From Courtney Love to Madonna to R.E.M, Patti Smith’s work has inspired and influenced artists throughout the decades, ever since the release of the 1975 album “Horses”, keeping up an exceptional artistic integrity despite the success her name achieved
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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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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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Horror classic “The Exorcist” stands as one of the finest of its genre and gained a cult following that lasts to this day, based on the William Peter Blatty’s novel of the same name, it premiered on this day in 1973
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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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In 1976, briefly Andy Warhol Superstar Sissy Spacek, rose to worldwide fan by playing the role of bullied teenager Carrie in the Brian De Palma’s horror masterpiece “Carrie”
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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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The legendary Lemmy Kilmister was born on this day in 1945
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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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Anita Ward reached No.1 in several charts around the world in 1979 with the Disco hit song “Ring My Bell,” but despite that achievement her career as a singer didn’t turn out well.
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As a member of KISS, he was known as The Catman, Peter Criss, co-founder, drummer and occasional vocalist of the band turns 80 today and we recap his career
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Based on Anthony Burgess’s 1962 novel of the same name, Stanley Kubrick’s dystopian future masterpiece “A Clockwork Orange” premiered for the first time on December 19th, 1971, in New York City, we look back at one of the greatest movies ever made, that has and keeps playing a very important role on Pop Culture throughout the years
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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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Steven Allan Spielberg was born on December 18, 1946, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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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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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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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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Straight from the Glam Rock era “Merry Xmas Everybody” by Slade it’s one of the most enduring and famous Christmas Rock songs, it reached No.1 on this day in 1973
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Looking back at the life and the career of the legendary actor, director, producer, and activist Rob Reiner, whose work helped shape American television and film for more than five decades. Reiner died together with his wife Michele Singer on December 14, 2025, at his home in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, he was 78
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ABBA was formed in 1972, and quickly became a Swedish Pop sensation, but their international breakthrough came in 1974 when the band won the Eurovision Song Contest for Sweden with “Waterloo” and for eight years, the band scored an impressive string or chain, of No.1 hits all over the planet
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ZZ Top became famous for their tight-knit sound, blending blues, rock, and boogie influences in songs such as “La Grange” and “Legs”
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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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Like most musical trends and waves, Punk Rock was short lived comparatively to other musical styles, and short lived in the sense that by 1979 all the original Punk bands decided to put an end to it, being by disbanding, mellowing down or to fusion into other styles such as Ska
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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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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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Osmond rose to fame as a member of the Osmond family, who achieved significant popularity in the 1960s and 1970s
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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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With an immense and respected body of work often blends elements of blues, jazz, and vaudeville, he created a unique sound that has garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base
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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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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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The famous Montreux Casino in Switzerland was engulfed by flames during a Frank Zappa concert and later immortalized on the Deep Purple’s song “Smoke on the Water” who were there on the spot, it happened on this day in 1971. Learn more about one of Rock’s most legendary moments
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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 “Prince of Darkness” was born on this day in 1948
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He is a legend and one of the most influential Rock singers ever, but how well do you know The Prince of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne? Do the quiz now to find out
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Gianni Versace was one of the fashion Industries biggest stars, the Italian fashion designer would have turned 79 years old today, we recap his life and influential career
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Bobby Keys is mostly remembered for the work he did with The Rolling Stones since the 1970’s until 2013, the legendary sax player who played the “Brown Sugar” solo among many other famous sax parts for several Rock songs and artists, passed away at age 70 in 2014
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“Do Ya Think I’m Sexy” it’s still one of the most recognizable songs worldwide, one of Rod Stewart’s signature songs, reached No.1 in 1979, however was involved in controversy
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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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From Broadway to Hollywood the famous singer and actress Bette Midler has done it all, the awarded actress has one of the longest and most successful careers on showbiz, from stage plays to musicals to movie dramas, the iconic actress turns 80 today
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On December 1st 1976, only a few days after two TV appearances, the Sex Pistols unexpectedly returned to the British TV, all because of Freddie Mercury. But the Today show, in which they were a last minute replacement of Queen didn’t end well for the host
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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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After losing a bet with his friend Elton John who collaborated with him on his No.1 hit “Whatever Gets You Through the Night,” John Lennon made a special appearance on Elton John’s concert at the Madison Square Garden in New York on November 28th, 1974
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In 1976, British TV gave the Sex Pistols airtime twice in the same day, the band were guests on the BBC’s Nationwide show and starred on a documentary about Punk on ITV’s “The London Weekend”
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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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The Sex Pistols “Anarchy in the U.K” became the absolute No.1 Punk Rock anthem, it was first released as a single on November 26th, 1976
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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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In 1975, Burke joined the band Blondie, shortly after its formation by Debbie Harry and Chris Stein. His energetic and versatile drumming became a defining element of the band’s sound, playing on all the Blondie albums and contributing to hits like “Heart of Glass,” “Call Me,” and “One Way or Another.”
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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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Freddie Mercury embodied the Rock N’ Roll mythical excess during his life. We look back at the different sides of his life on the day that marks the anniversary of his untimely death on November 24th, 1991
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By 1979 Pink Floyd’s Psychedelic and experimental days seemed to have been long gone, with the release of the double album “The Wall,” which was more approachable than some of their early albums, they reached a new generation of fans and developed a new sound that earned them their only No.1 in the US
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Released in 1975 the Queen classic “Bohemian Rhapsody” is a milestone on Rock music history; it peaked to No.1 for the first time 50 years ago today
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The song has been sampled several times and played an important part in the development of the Disco sound, on this day in 1975 “That’s The Way (I Like It)” peaked to No.1
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“I Think I Love You” was released as the debut single by The Partridge Family pop group, featuring David Cassidy on lead vocals and Shirley Jones on background vocals. It premiered on the first episode of The Partridge Family TV series in 1970 and peaked to No.1 on the Hot 100
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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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In 1973 the legendary and excessive Keith Moon collapsed during a The Who concert in San Francisco, he was replaced by a fan in the audience
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We look back briefly at the life and the brilliant career of one of the most acclaimed and awarded actresses of all time
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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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The legendary Scorsese is widely regarded as one of the most significant and influential filmmakers in cinematic history, Today, on his 83rd birthday here’s five essential movies to watch directed by him.
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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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Devito’s popularity took off during the 1970’s and reached its peak during the 1980’s when he appeared in a string of blockbusters throughout the decade
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Together with Elton John, “Whatever Gets You Through the Night” gave Lennon his first and only solo No.1 in the U.S during his lifetime. Read the story behind it
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Together with Agnetha, Frida completed the ABBA vocal duo that offered the world memorable Pop hits that last to these days, she became a Princess by marriage in 1992 and today Frida turns 79
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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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Yes, there was poetry on the Sex Pistols lyrics, “Nevermind the Bollocks Here’s The Sex Pistols” it’s not merely the biggest Punk album of all time that still serves as a mold for Punk bands and artists, it’s an album that gives you an imagery of what the organic and original Punk movement was through music and lyrics
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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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Hot Chocolate became notorious during the 1970’s with the smash hits “You Sexy Thing” and “Every 1’s a Winner”, their lead singer Errol Brown was born on this day 82 years ago
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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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Baker co-produced several of Queen’s early albums, including Queen, Queen II, Sheer Heart Attack, A Night at the Opera, and Jazz. His work on “Bohemian Rhapsody” is particularly renowned, showcasing his innovative production techniques. Baker’s production credits also included albums for The Cars, Journey, Foreigner, Alice Cooper, Ozzy Osbourne, Mötley Crüe, and The Smashing Pumpkins, among others
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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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“Space Oddity” was first released as a Phillips single on 11 July 1969 to tie in with the Apollo 11 moon landing but it wasn’t up until 1975 that peaked to No.1
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Ferrigno’s transition to acting happened when he was cast as the Hulk in the popular 1977 television series The Incredible Hulk, alongside Bill Bixby as Dr. David Banner
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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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In 1975 David Bowie gives two performances filled with Funk, Soul and Disco at the Cher CBS TV Show, including a duet with Cher. Check out the videos of the performances
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“Led Zeppelin IV” it’s possibly Led Zeppelin’s most well-known album or at least the one that most people start off with when introduced to the band. We look back at this absolute Rock classic
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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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With the famous opening lines “born in the wagon of a traveling show” “Gypsys, Tramps and Thieves” remains one of Cher’s best-selling singles of all time and one of her most iconic songs
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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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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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In 1978 Blondie already had established themselves as one of the biggest New Wave and Rock bands in the world, with their unique blending of Bubblegum Pop and Punk
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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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During the Halloween season of 1978 KISS makes their film debut on “KISS Meets the Phantom of The Park,” a TV movie made for NBC that features the band as their stage characters. Despite the bad reviews the movie had ever since its release, it has now attained cult film status
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Baccara were a curious case of success, their disco hit “Yes Sir, I Can Boogie” was a tremendous success worldwide in 1977 and it’s one of the thirty all-time singles to have sold 10 million copies or more worldwide
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When Elton John appeared on “The Muppet Show” episode 214 back on October 25, 1977, he was the first real rock star to host the program, following a string of comedians and country stars
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Glenn Tipton, regarded as one of the most influential Heavy Metal guitarists, was essential on the development of Judas Priest’s signature sound
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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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Halloween” is the kind of impeccably crafted movie that burrows deep into our psyche and connects with the dark, hidden terrors that lurk there. “Halloween” remains a modern classic of the most horrific kind
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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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With the “Back to the Future” trilogy, the actor who played Doc Brown got his name engraved in the pop culture universe forever
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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 daughter of Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher, Carrie Fisher rose to prominence as Princess Leia on the “Star Wars” movie saga during the late 1970’s. We remember Carrie or her 69th Birthday
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In the mid-1960s, Gleen Milstead formed a transformative friendship with filmmaker John Waters, who dubbed him “Divine” and cast him in a series of provocative films that pushed the boundaries of taste and convention including the now cult movie “Pink Flamingos” in 1972 and later during the 1980’s in the memorable movies “Polyester” and “Hairspray”
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“Pin Ups” stands as a landmark on tribute albums, but it’s so much more than that. David Bowie doesn’t only cover this collection of 1960’s British Rock songs, he reinvents them
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Without Ace Frehley — a.k.a. The Spaceman — KISS might never have existed as the world came to know them, nor built the legacy and mythology that followed. Frehley, who passed away at age 74 on October 16, contributed to the development of the band’s iconic, instantly recognizable sound in equal measure to each of the other three founding members. During the band’s most memorable period, Frehley was an essential part of both the KISS sound and image.
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Punk Rock reached the masses in 1977, 48 years ago. Check the list for the 40 Essential songs.
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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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Keith Richards certainly lived up to his reputation during the 1960’s and 1970’s, but in 1973 France slammed the door on Keef. Find out more about it
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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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“”Heroes”” was released on October 14th, 1977, as the second album of the “Berlin Trilogy, the album followed the same style of Rock/Electronic fusion that was made in its predecessor “Low,” this was a new Bowie created genre, as the RCA advertisement for the album stated: “There’s Old Wave. There’s New Wave. And There’s David Bowie”
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53 years after its original release, the reputation of Bernardo Bertolucci’s “Last Tango in Paris” featuring Marlon Brando and Maria Scheneider still lives up to its enduring controversy
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One of the most iconic actresses of all time, she got her start in acting with the support of Woody Allen. Over the years, she starred in many of his films, even winning an Academy Award for her performance in “Annie Hall”
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“Don’t Stop’ Til You Get Enough” that was included on his album “Off the Wall” it’s a milestone on Michael Jackson’s career at many diverse levels, it reached No.1 on the U.S Hot 100 on October 13th, 1979, and included for the first time some of Jackson’s future trademarks
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He is one of Rock’s most celebrated singers, Sammy Hagar, has had a career filled with success, as a member of Montrose, Van Halen and a solo artist, and reportedly he even played the first Rock concert that another legendary Rocker ever attended. Today Sammy turns 78
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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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On the morning of October 12, 1978, Nancy Spungen, the twenty-year-old girlfriend of former Sex Pistols bassist Sid Vicious, was found dead in a blood-stained bathroom in their room at the Chelsea Hotel in Manhattan, New York
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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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Sharon’s public profile skyrocketed in 2002 when the Osbourne family starred in the MTV reality show The Osbournes
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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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Turning 76 today, Sigourney Weaver has played every type of role throughout her extensive career, the “Alien” and “Ghostbusters” star remains one of the most versatile and prolific actresses in Hollywood
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During the 1980’s Chevy Chase became one of the most popular comedy actors in Hollywood with his signature role of Clark W. Griswold in the famous comedy film series “National Lampoon’s Vacation”
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Johnny Ramone, a founding member and guitarist of legendary Punk band Ramones was born on this day in 1948
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Released in September 1971 in the U.S and on October 8th, 1971, worldwide, “Imagine” it’s definitely John Lennon’s most popular solo album, it includes some of his most enduring and famous songs such as “Imagine” and “Jealous Guy,” we revisit this enduring Rock classic
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In 1976 The Sex Pistols were the hottest Punk band for record labels to sign, but major’s EMI who signed them on October 8th, and A&M dropped them way before the end of their contracts giving small label Virgin the opportunity to sign them for good. Find out why
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For five years, John Lennon engaged on a legal battle with the U.S government to be allowed to live and work there after the U.S immigration sent him a deportation letter stating that he was not welcomed to live and work in the U.S
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The Manchester Post Punk Joy Division releases their debut single “Transmission” in 1979
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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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“Led Zeppelin III” was a turning point on Led Zeppelin’s career. Their third album released on October 5th, 1970, unlike its predecessors “I” and “II,” was mostly based on acoustic and folk songs
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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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She has played several iconic roles throughout her career, including the memorable Louise on the 1991 movie “Thelma and Louise,” today Susan Sarandon turns 79
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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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Sting has been one of the most successful artists in the world for well over 4 decades now. He became a well-known name back in the late 1970’s as frontman for The Police with whom he recorded 5 hit albums between 1978 and 1983. He released his first solo album in 1985 making a total now of 12 solo albums. Today, Sting turns 74
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In 1971 Rod Stewart had one of his biggest solo hit songs with “Maggie May,” the song reached No.1 on the U.S Hot 100 on October 2nd but not many people know the real story behind the lyrics of the song
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The “American Pie” success made McLean an international star during the early 1970’s, the song remains a strong cultural reference around the world. Don McClean turns 80 today
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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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We look back at the amazing life and career of the charismatic Glam Rock icon T.Rex’s Marc Bolan on his 78th Anniversary
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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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Born on this day in 1947, Meat Loaf was one of the most enduring and hard-working artists in the showbiz
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One of Pop Culture’s dearest singers and actresses, Olivia-Newton John was born on this day in 1948
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Darby Crash still may not be as famous as Sid Vicious, but both Punk Rockers were connected by a dysfunctional and controversial life that was cut too short. We remember the Los Angeles Punk Rock icon born 67 years ago today and look back at his life and career
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One of the earliest Glam and Art Rock expressions of the 1970’s, Roxy Music’s first hit, “Virginia Plain,” made the U.K Top 5 in 1972, and was followed up with several hit singles such as “Ladytron,” “Do the Strand” and “Street Life.” We look back at some of Bryan Ferry’s recording career highlights
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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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His speed, power, fast bass-drumming, distinctive sound, and “feel” for the groove built a name for Bonham as one of the best Rock drummers who ever lived. The Led Zeppelin drummer passed away on this day in 1980, we look back at his short life
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The son of Hollywood royalty, Michael Douglas built a solid career and name for himself without having to live in the shadow of his parent’s success and over the last 50 years he has starred some of the Cinema’s history most memorable movies and created some of the most memorable and iconic characters
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Despite having built a long and active career, the “Star Wars” character is still the one that he is mostly remembered for and associated with
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Over the years several actors have played “The Man of Steel,” but the Superman built by Christopher Reeve still sticks to this day in most people memories as “the real one”
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In 1977 Iggy Pop gave this bizarre interview to French TV where he shows his new Japanese shoes and talks about David Bowie
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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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“Heroes” is a product of Bowie’s experimental “Berlin” period, the track was not a huge hit in the UK or US at the time, but went on to become one of Bowie’s signature songs
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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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Bruce Springsteen turns 76 today He is known as The Boss and has been an enduring Rock music force over the last 50 years. A political and social voice and folk poet, Bruce Springsteen has come a long way since the release of his first record in 1973. We look back at his life and career
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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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He came to prominence during the 1970’s as a replacement for Ian Gillan on Deep Purple. He formed Whitesnake, the successful Hard Rock band that had a string of hits during the 80’s such as “Here I Go Again” and “Is This Love”. David Coverdale turns 74 today
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To celebrate the master of horror Stephen King’s 78th birthday, take a look at his Top 10 most famous books adapted to movies and TV
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Motörhead were one of Heavy Metal’s biggest forces, their first period which Taylor was part of, is often considered the one where they did some of the best and greatest songs in their long career
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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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On March 1st, 1969, The Doors play one of Rock History’s most infamous concerts at The Dinner Key Auditorium in Miami, Florida in what came to be known as the “Miami Incident.” On September 20th, 1970, Judge Goodman sentenced Morrison to six months hard labor
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The singer-songwriter Jim Croce left behind a successful career and a promising future in music when he died on September 20th, 1973
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The song that was co-written by Bowie during his American period with John Lennon and longtime collaborator guitarist Carlos Alomar, was Bowie’s first No.1 in the U.S
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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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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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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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Looking back at the life and career of the founding member, songwriter, bassist and occasional lead vocalist for the Ramones, Dee Dee Ramone
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Born on this day in 1948, John Ritter’s career spanned television, film, and theater, and he became widely recognized for his physical comedy, charm, and warm persona
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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 promotional video for “Bicycle Race” featured 65 naked women racing at Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium and it was filmed on September 17th, 1978
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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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An absolute icon of Glam Rock, T.Rex’s Marc Bolan passed away 48 years ago on this day. We look back at his life and career
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Remembering the eternal Hollywood Diva Lauren Bacall
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The Ramones became the most successful American Punk band having developed a cult worldwide during their early years that lasts to this day and Johnny Ramone a vital piece of their distinctive sound
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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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With a career spanning over five decades, Neill has gained international fame, particularly for his role in the iconic Jurassic Park franchise
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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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Since the 1960’s this screen legend has been awarded with several awards and recognition for her talent
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Aside of the successful career with the band Chicago, Peter Cetera scored two of the 1980’s most memorable hits, “Glory of Love” and “The Next Time I Fall”
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Remembering the influential Pop Art artist who created “LOVE” born on this day in 1928
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Best remembered for her iconic role of Sue Ellen Ewing in the TV series “Dallas,” actress Linda Gray turns 85
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With songs such as “You’re the First, the Last, My Everything” he sold over 100 million records worldwide throughout his rich career
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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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On September 11th, 1971, The Jackson Five Saturday morning cartoon series produced by Rankin/Bass and Motown Productions debuts on ABC from September 11, 1971, to October 14, 1972
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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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Looking back at the career of Aerosmith’s legendary founder, guitarist, Rock legend and “Toxic Twin” Joe Perry
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“Alive!” set a new standard for live albums, that Kiss and music fans alike consider one of the greatest live albums of all time
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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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Originally written with a religious theme by co-author Ed Townsend it turned into Marvin Gaye’s plea for sexual liberation
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Rick Davies who gave voice and music to some of Rock’s most popular songs as the co-founder, vocalist and keyboardist of prog rock band Supertramp has passed at age 81
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The once 1960’s “flower child” life changed after Chrissie Hynde moved from her native Akron, Ohio to London, England during the early 1970’s, forming one of the most successful British New Wave bands ever, The Pretenders
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On September 7, 1976, Scandinavian 70’s Pop sensation ABBA hits No. 1 in the charts over a dozen countries with the Disco classic “Dancing Queen”
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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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With her signature song “I Will Survive” perhaps is fair to say Gloria Gaynor owes her place in music history to the Disco revolution of the late 1970’s, but her career had already a rich history prior to that
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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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Originally recorded by The Sutherland Brothers in 1972, “Sailing” became one of Rod Stewart’s signature songs and a major hit
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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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Widely regarded as one of the most influential fashion designers of the modern era, Giorgio Armani gas passed at age 91
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Test your Queen knowledge with this quiz
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Along with their music and their majestic live concerts, Queen put a lot of effort in making music videos to keep up with the visual imagery of the songs, some even got them in trouble, we look back at 10 of the most memorable
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Party animal and animal lover, talented musician and artist, composer and performer, generous friend and passionate lover, Freddie Mercury embodied the Rock N’ Roll mythical excess during his life
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In the mid 80’s Freddie Mercury pursued his solo career while keeping Queen active at the same time. Due to the proximity to Queen’s sound of that era, a lot of his solo songs from that period are often mistaken as being by Queen
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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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Queen always were stage masters, Freddie Mercury unique ability to communicate with massive audiences, was a talent like no other singer showed before him and hardly still have done. No matter what their mood was, on stage Queen gave every bit of themselves to satisfy their large record-breaking audiences around the world
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To celebrate the life of an absolute icon Pop Expresso put together 12 features on Freddie Mercury and Queen
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The Sex Pistols TV debut happened on the Manchester TV Show “So It Goes,” it was taped on August 28th, but wasn’t until September 4th that was broadcast
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On September 4, 1976, Bee Gees claim their throne as kings of the Disco sound
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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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One of Punk’s biggest icons, from stealing David Bowie’s equipment to becoming one of Rock’s most influential guitarists, we look back at Jones life
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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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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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The horror cult classic was released this day in 1978, let’s look back at its history, impact and influence
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Probably the most successful German band ever, Scorpions have built their own foundation in the Heavy Metal and Hard Rock history
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Considered by many as the last of the great Rolling Stones albums, “Goats Head Soup” was released on August 31 in 1973 and featured absolute classics such as “Angie”
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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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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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Michael Jackson built an outstanding career that had very few lows over a 40-year period. Look back at his life in music.
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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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6 Special Features including new articles and quizzes to mark The King of Pop 67th Anniversary. Check them out!
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Which era of The King of Pop fits best to your personality? Find out now!
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Can you match the Michael Jackson lyric with the song? Try the quiz now!
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Due to its lyrical content, at the time, some radio stations banned Alice Cooper’s “School’s Out” from their airwaves, but despite that, it still climbed its way into the charts
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Glen Matlock originally co-founded the Sex Pistols, played bass and co-wrote most of their material, though his replacement Sid Vicious end up being the iconic face and brand of the Sex Pistols
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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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With his signature face paint, flamboyant stage presence, and keen business acumen, Simmons has become one of the most recognizable figures in rock music and popular culture. As a founder and member of KISS, Gene Simmons has composed, played bass and done lead vocals in some of the band’s best-known hits including “Deuce” and “Rock and Roll All Nite”
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The charismatic lead singer of Judas Priest owns one of the most powerful wide-ranging voices of all time which he has been using very well since the 1970’s in defining Heavy Metal and he has also contributed immensely to the LGBT community and cause after coming out in 1998
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A pioneer in the electronic, ambient and new-age music, the French composer and musician Jean-Michel Jarre has been breaking world records since the 1970’s
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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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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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Joe Strummer, one of the leading figures of the Punk Rock movement, was born on 21 August 1952. He formed and fronted The Clash between 1976 and 1986, leaving a valuable legacy in Rock music that remains fresh and continues to influence new generations
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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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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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The Thin Lizzy frontman’s distinctive voice, poetic lyrics, and dynamic stage presence made him one of the most iconic figures in rock music during the 1970s and 1980s. He was born 76 years ago today
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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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The quiet and talented John Deacon was never too much fond of the spotlight, not even when Queen was performing for tens of thousands of people, the bassist and composer was born 75 years ago today in 1951
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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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A brilliant and acclaimed actor, Robert De Niro has written several pages in movie history since the 1970’s when he first got noticed with his memorable role of the young Vito Corleone in the 1974 “The Godfather Part II.” We look back at his Top 10 Best Roles today that he turns 82
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Steve Martin started his career as a comedy writer for The Smothers Brothers Show but it was with the memorable 1987 movie “Roxanne” that solidified his acting career
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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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Danny Bonaduce was born on August 13, 1959. The child actor first appeared on television in commercials and on such shows as Bewitched and Mayberry R.F.D. Cast as the wise-cracking Danny Partridge, he shot to stardom as part of the hit show The Partridge Family in 1970.
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The acclaimed Pat Metheny, who in 1985 collaborated with David Bowie in the hit song “This Is Not America,” has won 20 Grammy Awards, being the only person ever to win that desirable music award in 10 different categories
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By releasing albums such as “Brothers in Arms” and hit singles Dire Straits, co-founded and fronted by Mark Knopfler sold in excess of 120 million records worldwide
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Eric Carmen’s solo career took off with the release of his self-titled debut album in 1975. The album featured the hit single “All by Myself,” a power ballad that Carmen composed based on a theme from Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2. The song became a massive hit, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100
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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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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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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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Despite an already very successful career, it wasn’t up until 1976 that Elton got his first UK No. 1, but in the U.S was his sixth, peaking to the top of the Hot 100 on August 7 of that year
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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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“Waterloo” by ABBA, remains the biggest international hit that came out from the Eurovision Song Contest, and in 1974 skyrocketed ABBA to international stardom
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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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Featured on their album “Some Girls” and credited to Jagger-Richards, the actual songwriting of the Stones Rock-Disco hit “Miss You” has been the subject of a long dispute between some members of the band
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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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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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The Spanish Irish actor Martin Sheen got worldwide famous for his role as Captain Benjamin L. Willard in Coppola’s 1979 “Apocalypse Now” but he started his career during the early 1960’s in several hit TV shows
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One of the most important Horror Masters of our time that gave us classics such as “Nightmare on Elm Street” contributing immensely for our Pop Culture landscape
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Despite the immense body of work she has done since the 1970’s, Joanna Cassidy’s signature role remains that of the android/replicant Zhora Salome in the 1982 sci-fi classic “Blade Runner”
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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 unique British singer Kate Bush is one of the most unique and recognizable voices over the last 40 years
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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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Take this special guess the lyric Rolling Stones quiz and find out how much of a fan are you!
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Mick Jagger’s solo career first started during the late 1960’s, but it wasn’t until the 1980’s that Jagger gave a seriously thought on recording a whole solo album. We look back at his Top 10 solo songs
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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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Roger Taylor, the majestic Queen drummer that also served as occasional lead vocalist and back vocalist on many of Queen’s, songs was born on this day in 1949, and we look back at his Top 10 Queen songs
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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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Originally recorded by artists such as Dionne Warwick “(They Long to Be) Close to You” by the Carpenters peaked to No.1 on July 25, 1970
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Ageless beauty Lynda Carter turns 73 today. Born Lynda Jean Cordova was born on July 24, 1951, in Phoenix, Arizona. Carter is best known for her role as ‘Wonder Woman’ on the 1970s TV series
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Some obituaries are harder to write than others. With Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne pioneered the heavy metal genre during the 1970s. His unique vocals, mannerisms, legendary lifestyle, and larger-than-life persona made him an icon. He didn’t just write a chapter in the history of rock music—he wrote an entire book. While his rocker image and reality TV fame often overshadowed the man behind the persona, Ozzy was, at his core, a humble and loving individual. He gave generously to charitable causes, including medical research and LGBTQ initiatives, of which he was a dedicated ally. Farewell dear Ozzy.
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Rick Davies not only co-founded Supertramp but also played keyboard, sung lead and back vocals, wrote or co-wrote the majority of the band’s songs. We look back at his career in Supertramp today that he turns 81
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Despite the protests, the Sex Pistols first appearance on the popular BBC chart show took place on July 21, 1977, where they lip-synced “Pretty Vacant” emphasizing the last syllable…
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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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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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Paul Cook, the drummer and co-founder of the Punk legends Sex Pistols also moved into different directions far from Punk throughout his career. Read more to know how far
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Today the legendary Brian May turns 78, look back at The Top 10 Greatest Queen Live Performances during the Freddie Mercury era
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Paul Verhoeven’s career is marked by a fearless exploration of controversial subjects, blending commercial appeal with thought-provoking content. His first major American film was “RoboCop” in 1987 and in 1992, Verhoeven directed “Basic Instinct,” the iconic provocative thriller starring Sharon Stone and Michael Douglas
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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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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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With the Village People Glenn Hughes scored several disco hits mainly during the late 1970’s including “YMCA,” “Macho Man” and “In the Navy” and became an icon for the Disco era as well as for the LGBT community
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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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The day before Joy Division was about to leave to their first American tour and becoming one of the hottest bands of the 1980’s, Ian Curtis ended his life at age 23, but that didn’t stop their music to become one of the most influential and timeless ever. He was born 69 years ago today
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Look back at the Top 5 New York Dolls songs to celebrate Johnny Thunders birthday and his influence in music
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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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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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Ford’s big break came in the mid-1970s when he was cast by George Lucas in “American Graffiti” but it was his portrayal of Han Solo in the original “Star Wars” trilogy and later as Indiana Jones that made him a global icon
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Revisit and explore Queen’s debut “Queen I,” one of Rock and Metal’s most important and influential albums, released on this day in 1973
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Cheryl Ladd’s big break came in 1977 when she was cast as Kris Munroe in the hit television series “Charlie’s Angels”
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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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Bauhaus quickly gained a following for their dark, atmospheric sound and Murphy’s distinctive baritone voice and theatrical stage presence. The band’s debut single, “Bela Lugosi’s Dead,” released in 1979, became a landmark in the goth rock genre and is often cited as the first gothic rock record
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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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Dio’s legacy remains defined by his exceptional vocal range, distinctive singing style, and his ability to infuse his music with a sense of epic storytelling
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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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Dennehy’s breakthrough came with his role as Sheriff Will Teasle in the 1982 action film “First Blood,” starring opposite Sylvester Stallone
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Bon Scott lived fast, died young, and we are not sure if he left a good-looking corpse, but he did leave an enormous legacy to music. We look back at his time in AC/DC with the Top 10 Best AC/DC songs with Bon Scott
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Kevin Bacon was catapulted to fame in the 1984 film “Footloose” and became one of the most popular actors of his generation, building a long and stable career with a diverse array of roles that have showcased his versatility throughout the years
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Her memorable role of Morticia Addams in “The Addams Family” and its sequel remains iconic to this day, but Anjelica Huston’s breakthrough came in 1985 when she delivered a powerful performance in “Prizzi’s Honor,” where her role as Maerose Prizzi earned her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, making her the third generation of her family to win an Oscar, after her father John and grandfather Walter Huston
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Originally written by Paul Anka in 1960 for Annette Funicello, “Puppy Love” was revived by Donny Osmond twelve years later in 1972. Learn how popular the young Osmond version became
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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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Duvall gained mainstream recognition with her iconic role as Wendy Torrance in Stanley Kubrick’s horror classic “The Shining”
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On July 7, 1980, Berlin, Germany saw the final act of the gigantic 1970’s band. Led Zeppelin played for the very last time together just a few months before drummer John Bonham died
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From 1978 to 2013, Hodo secured his place in Pop Culture as the construction worker character in the group Village People, he was born on this day in 1947
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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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When Bowie embodied Ziggy Stardust and performed “Starman,” he influenced just about every future major British music star that was watching the TV at that minute
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The living legend of action movies turns 79. The movie series of “Rocky,” that started in 1976, earned him worldwide popularity which solidified with the “Rambo” series
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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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The band Huey Lewis and the News are known for their infectious blend of rock, pop, and rhythm and blues and scored several hits during the 1980’s including “I Want a New Drug,” “The Power of Love” and “Stuck With You”
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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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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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By 1973, David Bowie, who was barely a household name just one year earlier, had conquered the world with his fictional persona Ziggy Stardust but on July 3, 1973, when he went on stage, he was about to kill it and get his own life back
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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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The fashion and style icon notable early modeling work includes campaigns for Yves Saint Laurent, Revlon, and Chanel, before transitioning into acting in the 1980s and 1990s, appearing in films such as “Urban Cowboy” and Tim Burton’s “Batman”
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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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Debbie Harry wrote her name in the history of Rock as one of the most charismatic and popular female Rock singers of all time. With Blondie she had an impressive string of hit singles that remain timeless. Today, the iconic singer turns 80 and we look back at Blondie’s Top 10 songs
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Released in May 1975, “I’m Not In Love” remains the British band 10CC signature song and one of the most popular Pop hits of all time
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Pat Morita’s most iconic role came in 1984 when he starred as Mr. Miyagi in “The Karate Kid,” which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor
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Test your David Bowie knowledge on this quiz about the life and career of the ultimate Pop icon!
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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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Adjani’s breakthrough came in 1974 with the role of Adèle Hugo in François Truffaut’s “The Story of Adèle H.,” a performance that earned her the first of five César Awards for Best Actress
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On June 26, 1977, 18.000 people had the unique opportunity to witness Elvis Presley’s last concert at the Market Square Arena in Indianapolis. Six weeks later, The King was dead
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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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Carly Simon is the author and singer of one of Pop music’s most mysterious songs “You’re So Vain.” Over the years she has scored several hit songs and always kept a low profile despite her huge success. Today she turns 82
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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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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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Meryl Streep’s career is marked by a series of iconic roles that have earned her a record 21 Academy Award nominations, of which she has won three
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Joey Kramer has been with Aerosmith since the band was formed and credited as naming the band. He has scored an impressive string of Rock hits over the years, making him one of the most influential Rock drummers in the scene. Today he turns 75
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Goodman’s breakthrough came in 1988 when he was cast as Dan Conner on the ABC television series “Roseanne” and has starred in some of the most memorable movies of the last 40 plus years
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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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Lionel Richie popularity remains untouchable since he first became famous as the lead singer for the Commodores back in the 1970’s. He co-wrote “We Are the World” and some of the most memorable Pop anthems of the 1980’s, today he turns 76
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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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Throughout the 1980s, Turner became one of the most sought-after actresses in Hollywood, starring in a string of successful and memorable films, including: “Romancing the Stone,” “The Jewel of the Nile” and “Peggy Sue Got Married”
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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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Born into a family deeply entrenched in the world of cinema, her breakthrough role came in David Lynch’s “Blue Velvet,” where her haunting performance as nightclub singer Dorothy Vallens earned critical acclaim and established her as a serious actress
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Paul McCartney is one of the very few people on the planet that barely needs any introduction. The former Beatle turns 83 today and we celebrate it with his Top 15 best non-Beatles related songs
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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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As the frontman of the Dead Kennedys, Biafra became known for his acerbic lyrics and energetic performances. Memorable Punk Rock hits such as “California Über Alles” and “Holiday in Cambodia,” both showcased Biafra’s sharp social commentary and distinctive vocal style
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As the original lead guitarist for Alice Cooper, Buxton played a crucial role in crafting the band’s distinctive sound, showcased in hits such as “I’m Eighteen” and “School’s Out” which combined hard rock with theatrical
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Released on June 16, 1972, “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars” gave birth to one of Rock’s most enduring characters, Ziggy Stardust, David Bowie’s most famous creation. We revisit the story of Ziggy Stardust and the songs of this timeless album
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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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His first major television role came in 1983 when he joined the cast of “Saturday Night Live” and has since built a memorable career in both film and TV
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Steve Walsh, it’s one of the founding members and lead singer of Kansas, during the 1970’s the band achieved notable Rock hits with “Carry on Wayward Son” and “Dust in the Wind.” He was born on this day in 1951
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Demis Roussos achieved the peak of his popularity during the 1970’s with songs such as “Forever and Ever,” a No.1 on the UK singles charts, but despite his success and popularity in Europe, he was never able to replicate the same in other parts of the world. We look back at his career on the day he would have turned 79
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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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In 1975, John Lennon goes up on stage and does his very last public performance as a musician, which also became the last time he made a TV appearance, in what is now seen as a diplomatic gesture towards a “new business partner” at the “Salute to Sir Lew Grade” show
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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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In 1971, while traveling to New York, David Bowie visited the Andy Warhol’s Factory where Warhol took a photo of Bowie’s shoes. Watch this rare footage of their meeting
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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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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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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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Bonnie Tyler’s signature song remains the 1983 “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” but the husky voice singer scored several other hit songs throughout the decades. Today she turns 74
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Released on June 6, 1974, the country ballad “I Will Always Love You” remains Dolly Parton’s signature song, learn more about the background of this famous ballad
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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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Actor and horror icon Robert Englund turns 78 today. He is best known for playing the fictional serial killer Freddy Krueger in the Nightmare on Elm Street horror films.
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With a career spanning over five decades, Laurie Anderson’s contributions to art and music and her ability to seamlessly integrate different media and her pioneering use of technology have made her a seminal figure in the avant-garde
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Emerging during the 1970’s as a pioneering female rock musician in the male-dominated world of rock ‘n’ roll, Suzi Quatro’s self-titled debut album, released in 1973, included the hit single “Can the Can,” which topped the charts in several countries
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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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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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“Hot Stuff” marked a changing on Donna Summer’s musical direction into a more Rock sound. It peaked to No.1 on this day in 1979
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Ronnie Wood joined the Rolling Stones in 1974; he was the third full-time guitarist in the band after founding member Brian Jones and Mick Taylor. We’ve put together the Top 12 Rolling Stones songs with Ronnie Wood today that he turns 78
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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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The acting living legend is one of Hollywood’s most recognizable voices
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Famous actor and director, Clint Eastwood was born on May 31, 1930. Eastwood has acted in or directed films that have grossed over $3.5 billion. Here are Clint Eastwood’s 5 best films over his 60-year plus career.
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John Bonham remains one of Rock’s most influential and unique drummers. He has a strong legacy that makes him an enduring and legendary figure of Rock N’ Roll history. He was born 77 years ago today
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“Brown Sugar” introduced a changing on the Rolling Stones sound, live lineup and set list, that would pretty much define the rest of their career for decades to come
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Throughout the 1970s, Status Quo became known for their hard-driving, boogie rock sound, with Rossi’s guitar work at the forefront
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As a singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman, La Toya has carved out her own niche in the entertainment industry, distinct from her famous siblings
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Procol Harum was one of the most successful bands during the late 1960’s and crossed on into the 1970’s as a force in the Prog Rock early scene. Released in 1967, Procol Harum’s most memorable hit remains “A Whiter Shade of Pale,” but the band scored several others such as “Conquistador” and “Homburg”
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In 1978, Strange co-founded Visage that released the hit “Fade to Grey” in 1980
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Known for her raw energy, provocative performances, and boundary-pushing persona, Williams was a trailblazing figure in punk rock and heavy metal
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Creedence Clearwater Revival was first formed in 1959 by lead singer and guitarist John Fogerty with his high school friends Stu, Doug and his brother Tom and during the late 1960’s became one of the biggest Rock bands in the world. John Fogerty turns 80, check 10 of their best songs
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Lee’s entry into the film industry began in the late 1940s, but his breakthrough came with Hammer Horror films in the late 1950s where he became synonymous with the character of Count Dracula
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Gladys Knight & the Pips sustained success throughout the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s with several chart-topping singles and albums
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A pioneering figure in the post-punk and gothic rock scenes, Sioux’s career and influence is defined by her pioneering spirit and her refusal to be confined by musical boundaries
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Vincent Price was born on May 27, 1911, in St. Louis, Missouri. Although Price initially began his film career as a character actor, he transitioned easily into the over-the-top roles he would become illustrious for in pop culture
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Regarded by many of the general public as an assault on Queen Elizabeth II and the monarchy, “God Save The Queen,” the emblematic and controversial Punk Rock song by the Sex Pistols was released on this day in 1977
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Actress and sex symbol Pam Grier turns 76 today. She was born Pamela Suzette Grier in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on May 26, 1949.
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His ability to bring depth and nuance to a wide range of characters, particularly in the horror genre, has made him a beloved figure among fans and an enduring icon of classic British cinema
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Throughout his career, Wayne became synonymous with the American western genre
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Lee’s versatility extended beyond singing and she made significant contributions to the film industry, most notably by providing the voice for several characters and co-writing songs for Disney’s “Lady and the Tramp” (1955)
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Miles Davis’s career is marked by his continual innovation and leadership in several major jazz movement and characterized by his fearless exploration of new musical territories
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Mick Ronson’s most notable accomplishments are closely tied to his collaboration with David Bowie as the lead guitarist and a key member of the Spiders from Mars, Bowie’s backing band
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Being as part of Fleetwood Mac or as a solo artist, Stevie Nicks, with her distinctive vocals, charisma, and charm, have been gracing the music world over the last 40 years. We celebrate the “gold dust woman’s” 77th birthday with her Top 10 songs
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Some of his most memorable work includes Gandalf in “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” trilogies and Magneto in the “X-Men” film series
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Steinhardt was often referred to as the most charismatic member of Kansas, and though he has departed from the band several times, his role on developing the band’s original signature sound as well as his interaction with the audience is widely recognized. We look back briefly at his life and career
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Originally composed for a musical based on the George Orwell’s book “1984,” “Diamond Dogs” was released on May 24, 1974, it remains one of David Bowie’s darkest and most influential albums. We revisit this absolute classic
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Bob Dylan is one of the most important and respected musicians, songwriters and poets of all time, a “voice of a generation” with countless songs that influenced generations of bands and artists including The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix. Today, he turns 84 and we’ve put together what we consider to be his Top 20 songs by order of influence and popularity.
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Bob Dylan, poet, and songwriter, was awarded the Literature Nobel Prize in 2016. The influential, iconic and legendary figure is a man of few words when in public, and we’ve compiled some of his best ones on these 12 quotes
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Legendary soul diva Patti LaBelle turns 81. She was born Patricia Louise Holt-Edwards on May 24th, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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