Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Quaid starred in a variety of hit films, including The Big Easy (1986), Innerspace (1987), and Great Balls of Fire! (1989), where he played musician Jerry Lee Lewis.
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With a remarkable acting career that spanned for over 60 years, the French acting legend Jean-Paul Belmondo was born on this day in 1933
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Marc Jacobs was born April 9, 1963, in New York City. Jacobs is a powerhouse in the fashion world fueled by the success of his own eponymous label.
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Billy Ocean had a very successful career throughout the 1980’s decade and some of his songs remain popular to this day. In 1988, he released he peaked No.1 on the US Hot 100 for the last time with “Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car”
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As a child, he inspired the Beatles’ songs “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” and “Hey Jude,” the latter written by Paul McCartney to comfort him during his parents’ divorce, and released his debut album, Valotte, in 1984, which earned critical praise and commercial success, scoring a global hit with the track “Too Late for Goodbyes”
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Stradlin formed several bands in his early years before reconnecting with childhood friend William Bailey, who would later become known as Axl Rose and together, they co-founded Guns N’ Roses in 1985
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Schneider’s breakthrough came in 1979 when he was cast as Bo Duke in the television series “The Dukes of Hazzard,” a role he played until 1985 and for which he is still best remembered
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Kaye’s acting career took off in the 1970s with appearances in British television series such as Coronation Street, but it was his portrayal of René, the reluctant French café owner caught up in wartime absurdities, that brought him international fame
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In March 1985, while touring to promote their second album “Make It Big,” Wham”! made music history when they included China on the tour dates. They played the first concert of their 10-day visit there on April 7, 1985
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The Pixies are regarded as one of the most influential of all time in Alternative Rock, with fans that included David Bowie and Kurt Cobain
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Billy Dee Williams was born on April 6, 1937, in New York City. Williams became a blockbuster sci-fi legend with his role as Lando Calrissian in “The Empire Strikes Back” & “Return of the Jedi”
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In 1983, Ridgway embarked on a solo career, releasing his debut album, “The Big Heat,” in 1986. The album included the single “Camouflage,” a storytelling song that became a top five hit in the UK and was widely successful across Europe
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In 1968, Grant became the manager of Led Zeppelin, guiding the band from its inception until its disbandment in 1980. His hands-on approach and formidable negotiating skills secured unprecedented deals for the band, significantly improving financial and contractual terms for musicians in their dealings with concert promoters and record labels
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Peck won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Atticus Finch in “To Kill a Mockingbird” in 1962, a role that became emblematic of his career
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Bette Davis was born Ruth Elizabeth Davis on April 5, 1908, in Lowell Massachusetts. After a brief theater career, she became one of the biggest stars in the Hollywood studio system, appearing in nearly 100 films before her death in 1989.
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A seminal figure in the development of modern blues music, Waters’ dynamic performances and innovative use of amplification not only defined the Chicago blues genre but also significantly influenced the development of rock and roll
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Moore’s guitar prowess and emotive playing style earned him a reputation as one of the finest guitarists from the British Isles
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Actor Robert Downey Jr. was born on April 4, 1965, in New York City, the son of the avant-garde filmmaker Robert Downey Sr., who is best known for the film “Putney Swope” (1969). The actor is known for roles in a wide variety of films, including ‘Iron Man,’ (2008) ‘The Avengers,’ (2012) ‘Sherlock Holmes,’ (2009) and ‘Chaplin’ (1992).
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In 1987, Bach joined the hard-rock band Skid Row, and his dynamic stage presence and powerful vocals were instrumental in propelling the band to prominence
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She began her career as a vocalist in the late 1930s, achieving her first major success with the song “Sentimental Journey” in 1945 and made her film debut in 1948 with “Romance on the High Seas” leading to a series of successful musicals and comedies throughout the 1950s and 1960s
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Baldwin’s acting career began in television, with a notable role on the soap opera “The Doctors” from 1980 to 1982. Transitioning to film, Baldwin appeared in the 1988 Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice” and achieved leading man status with “The Hunt for Red October” in 1989
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The actor who was a cast member of Saturday Night Live during the early 1980’s has appeared in some of the most memorable comedy movies of that decade
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In 1986, Abbott released his debut album, “Shake You Down,” featuring the title track that became a platinum-selling hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100
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The legendary Marvin Gaye was pivotal in taking Soul music to the mainstream during the 1960’s. He released several memorable songs such as “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” “Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology”), “What’s Going On” and “Sexual Healing” among others. His life was cut short at the age of 44 by his own father. We look back at his career on what would have been his 87th birthday
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With dozens of albums and singles released over the course of her career, Harris is one of the world’s best selling country and folk artists
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The iconic Serge Gainsbourg had a way with the words, never comfortable with the establishment, throughout his life he wrote beautiful memorable songs and poems that continue to influence and inspire new generations of musicians, poets and artists around the world. To celebrate his anniversary, we’ve gathered together 15 memorable quotes by the man himself
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The British actor who played Obi-Wan Kenobi in the original Star Wars trilogy and mysteriously predicted the death of James
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Serge Gainsbourg was born on April 2, 1928, 97 years ago. He lived a lifetime dedicated to life’s best things, with high dosages of scandal and controversy mixed along with his unique genius for writing poetry and music. We look back at the life and career of this French icon.
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“Dallas” traced the stories of the feuding Ewing and Barnes families against the backdrop of the Texas oil industry.
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On April 1, 1984, Marvin was fatally shot by his father in their Los Angeles home. On the day of the murder, Marvin and Marvin Sr. were arguing about a misplaced insurance policy document. At this point, the relationship between Marvin and his father was as heated as ever- Marvin’s sister had moved out of the house just to avoid the conflict
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A superstar in his native land for nearly sixty years, a colossal star in Japan, but despite living for many years in the United States, Michel Polnareff is disappointingly little-known in the English-speaking world.
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Angus Young is one of Rock’s biggest legends and has influenced and inspired generations of guitarists. He co.-founded AC/DC with his brother Malcolm Young in 1973, today he turns 71 and we celebrate his life and career with the Top 10 AC/DC songs
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Academy Award-winning actor Christopher Walken is known for a wide array of screen roles, from ‘The Deer Hunter’ and ‘A View to a Kill’ to ‘Catch Me if You Can’ and ‘Balls of Fury’
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“Footloose” is a truly 1980’s Pop music classic that became Loggin’s most memorable song when it was included as the theme song for the movie of the same name in 1984
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Chamberlain’s acting career began with guest roles on television, but he gained widespread recognition in 1961 as the titular character in the medical drama “Dr. Kildare” and in the 1970s and 1980s, Chamberlain became known as the “King of the Miniseries” for his leading roles in acclaimed productions such as “Shōgun” and “The Thorn Birds”
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Dion gained international recognition after winning the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest, representing Switzerland with the song “Ne partez pas sans moi,” but it wasn’t up until the 1990s that Dion ascended to global superstardom. Her albums “Falling into You” and “Let’s Talk About Love” each sold over 30 million copies worldwide, and with the 1997 “My Heart Will Go On,” the theme song for the film “Titanic,” she earned an Academy Award for Best Original Song
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In 2001, though, Coltrane’s celebrity status went global when he was cast as Hagrid, the half-giant gamekeeper of Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry in the first film adaptation of JK Rowling’s Harry Potter novels, reportedly at Rowling’s insistence
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Tim Burton’s weird, wonderful horror comedy “Beetlejuice” was released 38 years ago today. This was Tim Burton’s second feature film and more visually impressive than his 1985 debut feature, “Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure.”
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Warren Beatty is an Oscar-winning director and actor known for such films as Bonnie and Clyde, Reds and Heaven Can Wait
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To make a Top 10 list of Eric Clapton’s best songs it’s a hard task, and perhaps for some will never possible. To celebrate the Rock Legend Eric Clapton, we picked 10 of some of his very best songs solo or with the several bands he had been in
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Tracy Chapman’s beautifully crafted modern folk songs marked the difference back in the 1980’s. She put Folk and simple songs back in the charts just like Bob Dylan and Joan Baez had made it back in the 60’s. We look back at her career today that she turns 62
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Farrell formed Jane’s Addiction in the mid-1980s, and the band quickly became a key act in the Los Angeles music scene, blending punk, metal, and psychedelic rock to create a unique sound and in 1991 he founded the Lollapalooza festival
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Macpherson quickly rose to prominence in the modeling world, becoming a familiar face on magazine covers, including a record five appearances on the “Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue,” which earned her the nickname “The Body”
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“Rock Me Amadeus” became the first German-language song to peak at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on March 29, 1986
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“Rapture” was notable for being one of the first Pop/Rock blends with Rap and Hip Hop, released in 1981, it was the first song featuring rap to reach No.1
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Nimoy’s breakthrough came in 1966 when he was cast as Spock, the half-human, half-Vulcan science officer, in the original “Star Trek” television series
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Viewed as the head of the early 1980’s British New Romantic music movement, Duran Duran became one of the best-selling and successful Pop bands of all time
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She’s a timeless diva, one of the most successful singers and performers of all time and with a career that has spanned for over 60 years
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An absolute icon of Rock music, the Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler was born on March 26, 1948, in New York, and formed Aerosmith in Boston during the early 1970’s. Check out the Top 10 Aerosmith songs
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Signoret’s role in the 1959 movie “Room at the Top” earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress, making her the first French actress to receive this honor
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Controversial, talented and a world class entertainer, Elton John turns 79 years old, to celebrate it, look back at 20 of his very best songs, from his 70’s classics to the shift into 80’s modern pop beats and throughout his return during the 1990’s and 21st century to the classic formula that first made him famous
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Sarah Jessica Parker was born on March 25, 1965, she is an award-winning TV and film actress whose starring role in the series “Sex and the City” catapulted her to stardom
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The Queen of Soul with a voice that influenced generations of singers was born on this day in 1942
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Carradine made his film debut in 1972, appearing alongside John Wayne in “The Cowboys.” In 1984, Carradine gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Lewis Skolnick in the comedy “Revenge of the Nerds.” The film’s success led to several sequels, with Carradine reprising his role in each installment.
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Boyle gained early recognition with her portrayal of Donna Hayward in the television series “Twin Peaks” which set the stage for a successful career in both television and film
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As the lead singer for the German new wave band Nena, she had a string of hits during the 1980’s, even topping the US Hot 100 to No.2 with the smash hit “99 Red Balloons.” We look back at her life her career on the day she turns 66
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In 1937, Barbera joined Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) as a sketch artist, where he met William Hanna. Together, they created the iconic “Tom and Jerry” series, producing over 100 episodes between 1940 and 1957, and winning seven Academy Awards
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Kelly LeBrock was born on March 24, 1960, in New York City she was cast as the “perfect” or “fantasy” woman in films such as “The Woman in Red” (1984) and “Weird Science” (1985)
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Pinette’s comedic style often revolved around self-deprecating humor, particularly focusing on his experiences with weight and food. Beyond stand-up, Pinette appeared in various films and television shows. Notably, he played the carjacking victim in the final episode of the sitcom “Seinfeld” in 1998.
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Wet Wet Wet achieved significant success throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, with hits like “Wishing I Was Lucky,” “Sweet Little Mystery,” and their cover of The Troggs’ “Love Is All Around,” which remained at the top of the UK Singles Chart for 15 consecutive weeks in 1994
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Kurosawa’s international breakthrough occurred with the release of “Rashomon” in 1950. This success was followed by a series of masterpieces, including “Ikiru,” “Seven Samurai,” and “Throne of Blood,” each reflecting his distinctive storytelling and visual style. He was born on this day in 1910.
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He gained widespread recognition in 1988 when he joined the cast of the television series “21 Jump Street” as Detective Dennis Booker, a role that led to the spin-off series “Booker,” which aired from 1989 to 1990
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In the early 1970s, Chaka Khan joined the funk band Rufus as their lead vocalist, delivering several successful albums and singles, including “Sweet Thing” and “Ain’t Nobody” and later launching her own successful solo career
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The Cars had a string of hits during the late 1970’s and 1980’s including “Drive,” lead singer Ric Ocasek was born 82 years ago today
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His film career took off in the 1970s and 1980s with notable roles in action films such as the 1972 Way of the Dragon alongside Bruce Lee
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For more than seven decades, the multifaceted William Shatner has been one of the most prolific actors, but also author, director and even singer
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In 1979 with the release of the double album “The Wall”, which was more approachable than some of their early albums, Pink Floyd reached a new generation of fans and developed a new sound that earned them their only No.1 in the U.S
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Dalton’s film debut came in 1968 with his portrayal of Philip II of France in “The Lion in Winter” and in 1980 he appeared as Prince Barin in the cult classic “Flash Gordon.” In 1987 he gained international prominence as the fourth actor to portray James Bond in the Eon Productions film series. He starred in “The Living Daylights” and “License to Kill,” bringing a darker and more serious tone to the iconic character
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In 1960, Burke signed with Atlantic Records, marking the beginning of a prolific recording career. His unique blend of gospel, rhythm and blues, and country influences produced a series of hits, including “Just Out of Reach (Of My Two Open Arms),” “Cry to Me,” and “Everybody Needs Somebody to Love”
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Her big break came in 1984 when she appeared on the television talent show “Star Search,” gaining national recognition and led to various television and film roles, including appearances on the sitcom “Gimme a Break!” and parts in movies such as “A League of Their Own,” “Sleepless in Seattle,” and “The Flintstones”
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In 1969, he co-founded Supertramp with Rick Davies, serving as the band’s co-frontman until his departure in 1983. During his tenure with Supertramp, Hodgson composed and sang many of the band’s most successful songs, including “Dreamer,” “Give a Little Bit,” “Take the Long Way Home,” “The Logical Song,” “It’s Raining Again,” and “Breakfast in America”
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Broderick gained widespread recognition for his role in the 1983 movie “WarGames” and later for his portrayal of the charming
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Oldman’s professional acting career began in the theater, and he gained prominence in the big screen with his portrayal of punk rocker Sid Vicious in the 1986 biopic “Sid and Nancy” and later as Lee Harvey Oswald in “JFK” and Count Dracula in “Bram Stoker’s Dracula”
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His 1989 movie “Do the Right Thing,” which delves into racial tensions in a Brooklyn neighborhood, earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay, and he continued to explore complex social and political issues in films such as “Malcolm X” in 1992
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Her breakthrough came in 1987 with two significant roles: Edwina “Ed” McDunnough in the Coen Brothers’ comedy “Raising Arizona,” and Jane Craig in “Broadcast News,” the latter earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress and in 1993 with her portrayal of Ada McGrath, a mute pianist, in Jane Campion’s “The Piano,” her performance garnered widespread acclaim, earning her the Academy Award for Best Actress, as well as BAFTA and Golden Globe awards
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One of the most acclaimed contemporary actors of all time, he played memorable roles in films such as “Kiss of the Spider Woman”, “Children of a Lesser God” and “The Big Chill” among several others. He was born on this day in 1950
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Actress Glenn Close is best known for her many Oscar-nominated roles, for Academy Award for Best Actress Fatal Attraction (1987), Dangerous Liaisons (1988) and Albert Nobbs (2011).
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The retired actor Bruce Willis first made a splash on TV in ‘Moonlighting’ before becoming a big-screen star via hits like ‘Die Hard,’ ‘Pulp Fiction’ and ‘The Sixth Sense.’
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In 1993, she achieved global success with the release of the album “Black Reign,” which included the Grammy Award-winning track “U.N.I.T.Y.,” addressing issues of sexism and violence against women, while at the same time also launching her successful acting career
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Born on this day in 1959, Irene Cara had an exciting and successful career during the early 1980’s that included being awarded an Academy Awards and Grammy’s, but today she’s mostly remembered as the voice of the worldwide hits “Fame” and “Flashdance…What A Feeling”
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Patrick Duffy is best known for playing Bobby Ewing on the long-running television series “Dallas”. He also starred on the TV shows “Man from Atlantis” and “Step by Step,” among other roles
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Actor Rob Lowe rose to fame as a heartthrob in such movies as ‘St. Elmo’s Fire,’ later finding a comfort zone on TV with ‘The West Wing,’ ‘Parks and Recreation’ and ‘The Grinder.’
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Down’s acting career commenced with roles in British films such as “The Smashing Bird I Used to Know” in 1969. Transitioning to Hollywood, Down appeared in notable films including “The Pink Panther Strikes Again” and “The First Great Train Robbery” alongside Sean Connery. During the 1980s, Down gained further prominence for her portrayal of Madeline Fabray LaMotte in the American miniseries “North and South”
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In 1980, Lindup co-founded Level 42 alongside Mark King and brothers Phil and Boon Gould. The band gained international acclaim for their jazz-funk and pop-rock fusion, producing hits like “Lessons in Love”
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American actor Kurt Russell has appeared in action, comedic and dramatic roles. His well-known feature films include Escape from New York and Silkwood.
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Van Halen’s “Jump” it’s one of the 1980’s most iconic and popular songs. A smash hit worldwide featuring a mix of hard rock guitars and synths, that only the 80’s could produce
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As the hype man of Public Enemy, Flavor Flav brought a dynamic and energetic presence that complemented Chuck D’s politically charged lyrics
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Bertolucci’s cinematic career began under the mentorship of Pier Paolo Pasolini, serving as an assistant director on the 1961 film “Accattone.” In 1987, his magnum opus, “The Last Emperor,” that chronicled the life of China’s final monarch, Puyi, achieved critical and commercial success, earning nine Academy Awards, including Best Director and Best Picture
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Together with her sister Ann, they became the first women to front a Hard Rock band. With Heart, Nancy Wilson scored several hits that are now regarded as Rock classics such as “Barracuda,” “Crazy on You,” “Alone,” “These Dreams” and “What About Love” among others. She turns 72 today
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The son of Motown Records founder Berry Gordy, Rockwell’s 1984 debut single, “Somebody’s Watching Me,” featuring guest vocals by Michael Jackson remains one of the most memorable 1980s hits
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Poison’s debut album, “Look What the Cat Dragged In,” was released in 1986 and achieved multi-platinum status, propelled by singles like “Talk Dirty to Me”
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David Cronenberg is a film director known for works such as Scanners, Dead Ringers, and A History of Violence.
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Twisted Sister reached the peak of their popularity during the 1980’s, a lot of thanks to Dee Snider’s charismatic presence and look. He was born on this day in 1955
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Terence Trent D’Arby had a string of hit singles during the late 1980’s including “Sign Your Name” with his acclaimed debut album “Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D’Arby,” today, the singer that has changed his name to Sananda Francesco Maitreya, turns 64
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Record producer, actor, conductor, arranger, composer, musician, television producer, film producer, instrumentalist, magazine founder, entertainment company executive, and humanitarian, Quincy Jones was one of the most powerful and acclaimed figures of music and showbiz.
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In 1987 freshly departed from Culture Club, Boy George scores his only No.1 with a cover of the 1972 Bread song “Everything I Own”
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Michael Caine is a beloved Oscar-winning actor known for his roles in films like Alfie, Hannah and Her Sisters and the latest Batman incarnations
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Billy Crystal came to fame on the sitcom Soap. After a year on Saturday Night Live, he began a successful film career
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As U2’s bassist, Clayton has been integral to the band’s distinctive sound, contributing to all 15 of their studio albums. His bass lines are notable in songs like “New Year’s Day,” “With or Without You,” and “Bullet the Blue Sky”
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In 1975, Harris formed Iron Maiden, a band that would become a seminal force in the heavy metal genre. As the only constant member since its inception, he has been instrumental in shaping the band’s distinctive sound
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Al Jarreau was known for his versatile vocal style, seamlessly blending elements of jazz, pop, and R&B
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Liza Minnelli was born on March 12, 1946, in Los Angeles, California. Minnelli greatest film role is playing floundering nightclub singer Sally Bowles in the musical “Cabaret” (1972) the film.
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Written and produced by 80’s hitmakers Stock Aitken Waterman, “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley was first released on July 27, 1987. It’s music video stands as one of the most watched on You Tube with more than 890 million views as of March 2021
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Catharina “Nina” Hagen was born in East Berlin on March 11, 1955. Hagen signed a new contract with CBS and released her debut solo album NunSexMonkRock, which became her first record to chart in the United States.
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Bobby McFerrin was born March 11, 1950, in New York, NY. He is best known for his song, “Don’t Worry Be Happy” which reached No.1 in the U.S Hot 100 on September 24th, 1988
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“Too Many Broken Hearts” by Jason Donovan was one of 1989 biggest hits across Europe, however, it failed to reach the American market
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His film career took off in the 1970s and 1980s with notable roles in action films such as the 1972 Way of the Dragon alongside Bruce Lee
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Neneh Cherry rose to fame during the late 1980’s emerging as one of the most popular female rappers. She had a string of hits during the 1990’s and won several important awards. Today she turns 62
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Sharon Stone is an Oscar-nominated actress known for her roles in a variety of films, including Total Recall, Basic Instinct, Sliver, and Casino.
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ABC achieved significant success in the early 1980s with hits like “Poison Arrow,” “The Look of Love,” and “All of My Heart”
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Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Muti collaborated with prominent directors and gained international recognition for her role as Princess Aura in the 1980 science fiction film “Flash Gordon”
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Binoche’s international breakthrough came with her role in “The Unbearable Lightness of Being” in 1988 and her portrayal of Hana in “The English Patient” garnered her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1996
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For some, the Dead Or Alive song defines the 1980’s Pop music, it became one of the most played songs worldwide and remains to this day a dance staple
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A movie that will take you on a magical journey, through different worlds and where you really don’t have to make sense of anything, just enjoy the trip, the color, the action scenes, the beautiful vintage FX’s and Queen’s perfect score along with it.
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Together with the 1981 “Keep on Loving You,” REO Speedwagon’s power ballad “Can’t Fight This Feeling” remains the band’s most memorable song, scoring high on music charts around the world
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Mick Jagger started his 1980’s solo career the best way possible with the release of “Just Another Night,” the first single from his debut album “She’s The Boss” in 1985
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Taylor Dayne scored her first major hit when her 1987 debut single “Tell It to My Heart” that became a worldwide hit. Today, the singer turns 64
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Ernie Isley officially joined The Isley Brothers in 1973, contributing heavily to their transformation from a vocal harmony group into a powerful, instrument-driven band
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In 1967, David Gilmour joined Pink Floyd, initially to support Syd Barrett, but took on a more prominent role as the band’s guitarist and co-lead vocalist and his smooth yet emotive guitar work became a defining element of Pink Floyd’s sound
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Born on this day in 1936, the actor’s outstanding career spanned 70 years
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The Guyanese British vocalist and musician Eddy Grant delivered smash hits throughout his career including “Baby Come Back” (with the Equals) and “Electric Avenue”
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The iconic pop song “Billie Jean” hides a very disturbing story behind its lyrics, find out what it is
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Murray Head, first gained attention in the music world with his early singles in the 1960s but wasn’t until 1984 that he achieved his biggest commercial success with the single “One Night in Bangkok” from the musical Chess
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Frusciante joined the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 1988 at just 18 years old and went on to became they’re most enduring guitarist
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Andy Gibb was the youngest brother of the famed Bee Gees and during the late 1970s quickly became a teen sensation, known for his smooth voice, youthful charm, and disco-influenced pop sound
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Jason Newsted joined Metallica after the unexpected death of their uniquely talented bassist, Cliff Burton, in 1986 and gave the band a new dynamic just shortly before they made it into the mainstream
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Womack’s own solo career took off with hits like “It’s All Over Now”, a song that he co-wrote and originally recorded with the Valentinos before it was famously covered by The Rolling Stones
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Patsy Kensit’s career truly took off in the 1980s with her acting roles, starring in a series of films, including Lethal Weapon 2, where she played the character of a femme fatale, and Absolute Beginners in 1986
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Despite her memorable songs, hits and collaborations since the 1970s, it was her collaboration with Bill Medley on the hit song “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life,” from the 1987 film Dirty Dancing, that catapulted her into global fame
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As a New Wave German band who sung German, Nena had very little chances to breakthrough the U.S and U.K music markets, but surprisingly, in 1984 they entered Pop music’s history
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With The Carpenters, Karen scored a string of worldwide Pop music hits throughout the 1970’s including “We’ve Only Just Begun” and “Rainy Days and Mondays”
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To celebrate Jon’s 64th anniversary, here’s a Top 10 list of some of Bon Jovi’s best ever songs
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Nik Kershaw gained prominence in the 1980s with a series of hit singles including “Wouldn’t It Be Good,” “I Won’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” and “The Riddle”
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One of the most legendary and iconic Rock singer and frontmen ever, Roger Daltrey influenced and continues to influence generations of singers, with his unique vocals and charismatic stage presence
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Read some curious facts about the lyrics and meaning of the Mr. Mister’s song “Kyrie”
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A mixture of new wave, rock and disco gave Blondie the winning formula for their song “Atomic”
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Madonna has now more music videos than she has candles on her birthday cake. Take a look at her 10 most memorable music videos.
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Taylor’s personal life often rivaled her on-screen dramas. She won her first Academy Award, for Best Actress in “Butterfield 8” in 1960, followed by another win with “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” in 1966
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In the mid-1970s Bolton cut his teeth as the frontman for hard-rockers Black Oak Arkansas before embarking on a solo career that saw him evolve into one of adult contemporary’s defining voice, scoring hits such as the power-ballad “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You”
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The iconic “Man in Black” is among the most well-known and beloved American singer-songwriters to have ever lived and his storied career continues to inspire a new generation of artists from all musical genres
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George Harrison’s life was cut short, but his influence in music can still be heard today, together with John Lennon, Harrison was the most daring of the four Beatles on what concerned experimenting with music. We look back at his life and career on his 83rd birthday
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Carradine made his film debut in 1972, appearing alongside John Wayne in “The Cowboys.” In 1984, Carradine gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Lewis Skolnick in the comedy “Revenge of the Nerds.” The film’s success led to several sequels, with Carradine reprising his role in each installment He passed away at age 71.
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Barrymore gained international fame at seven years old with her role as Gertie in Steven Spielberg’s “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” however, her early rise to stardom was accompanied by struggles with substance abuse during her youth
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Mudhoney’s debut single, “Touch Me I’m Sick,” became a defining grunge anthem, characterized by its dirty guitar tone, sneering vocals, and raw energy
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He founded and co-founded some of the entertainment industries most significant music labels and film production companies including Asylum Records, Geffen and Dreamworks
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The Amazing Nina Simone was born on February 21, 1933, in Tryon, North Carolina. Simone released a bevy of albums like “The Amazing Nina Simone” (1959), “Nina Simone Sings Ellington!” (1962), “Wild Is the Wind” (1966) and “Silk and Soul” (1967).
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Born on this day in 1927, Sidney Poitier became the first African American male Academy Award winner for Best Actor in 1964, receiving the honor for his performance in ‘Lilies of the Field’ 1963
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“Too Shy” remains the 1980’s British Pop band Kajagoogoo best-known song. It climbed to No.1 on this day in 1983
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Falco achieved international success in 1986 with “Rock Me Amadeus,” an unusual achievement for an Austrian Pop singer, he was born in Vienna on this day in 1957, we look back at his life and career.
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Molly Ringwald was born on February 18, 1968, in Roseville, California. Ringwald began acting at an early age. She has starred in 80’s classics like Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, and Pretty in Pink.
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The artist Yoko Ono is most famous for her marriage and relationship to John Lennon, but she has had a long and productive artistic career on several fields and her experimental music influenced many of the early Alternative Rock and Art Rock movement
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The famous actor John Travolta was born on this day, February 18, 1954, in Englewood, New Jersey. On his 72nd birthday, check out the Top 5 John Travolta Movies
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Alejandro Jodorowsky, the Chilean French filmmaker, artist, and spiritual guru, is a singular force in the world of cinema. He created surrealist and visually rich cinematic masterpieces such as “El Topo” and “Holy Mountain” developing a unique style while never surrendering to the mainstream. He celebrates 97 today
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A charismatic and unique actor, Robert Duvall passed away the age of 95
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With Duran Duran, Andy Taylor reached the pinnacle of his success during the 1980’s, but the guitarist has had also a successful solo career collaborating with many other artists and with Power Station back in the 1980’s. Look back at Taylor’s life and career on the day he turns 65
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The Simpsons are the longest-running primetime-television series and longest-running animated series in the U.S TV history and a worldwide hit
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During the 1970’s and 1980’s Alan Parker made several memorable movies including Mississippi Burning and Midnight Express
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Considered by many as Bon Jovi’s signature song, “Livin’ on a Prayer”, the song reached No.1 on the Hot 100 on this day in 1987. Check some interesting facts about the song background
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She rose to fame as one of Hollywood’s most iconic actresses of the 1950s and 1960s after she was discovered
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The Genesis founder and former lead singer Peter Gabriel has had a very successful solo career since the 1970’s and won a big place on Pop Culture’s imagery through his creative music videos. Today he turns 76
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Henry Rollins was born on February 13, 1961, in Washington, D.C. his parents divorced when he was very young and was mainly raised by his mother. He was working at an ice cream store when he caught his first big break. At a Black Flag show in New York, he jumped on stage and sang a song with the band.
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Roxette had an impressive string of hit songs during the late 80’s and early 90’s, the Swedish duo consisting of Per Gessle and Marie Fredriksson, ruled the airwaves around the globe during that period, today, Per turns 67
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Whitney Houston was the most awarded female act of all time with 200 million records sold worldwide, one of music’s greatest voices, she passed away on this day in 2012 at age only 48. We remember her voice and music through the concert Live in Japan, 1990
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Today we celebrate the movies of Burt Reynolds on what would be his 90th birthday. Here are Reynold’s top 5 best films over his 60-year career
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Flack was the first and the only solo artist to win the Grammy Award for Record of the Year on two consecutive years
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Cliff Burton is often regarded as one of the irreplaceable Metallica core members, the music he made with the band it’s also often regarded as being their best and most creative period, he was born on this day in 1962
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Pesci’s acting breakthrough came with his role in Martin Scorsese’s 1980 “Raging Bull,” where he portrayed Joey LaMotta, earning him an Academy Award nomination and won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor with his acclaimed performances in the 1990 movie “Goodfellas”
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Since the early 1960’s she has scored 118 pop hits on the Billboard Hot 100, and her own album Tapestry remains one of the biggest best sellers of all time
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Holly Johnson became famous as the lead singer of the controversial 1980’s Pop band Frankie Goes to Hollywood. The voice of “Relax” turns 66 today
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Nolte first garnered national attention with his role in the 1976 television miniseries “Rich Man, Poor Man,” and during the 1980’s became known for his lead roles in films such as the 1982 action classic “48 Hrs.”
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His breakout role came in “Mister Roberts” in 1955, earning him his first Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
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With Mötley Crüe, Vince Neil established himself as one of the most influential Hard Rock vocalists from the 1980’s, today the singer turns 65
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“Sooner or Later” is one of the great, lost power pop 45s. Issued, according to various discographies, in June 1980, just as the Australian winter set in, it had everything a great 45 should have: a catchy hook, strong lead voice delivering simple, engaging lyrics, counterpoint vocals, polished harmonies, a tidy guitar riff and an endearing sense of joie de vivre that every band wants to emulate but which very few can manage.
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“Woman” proved to be one of Lennon’s most popular ones and a sample of where his career could be going during the 1980’s
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On February 7, 1987, the song gave Aretha Franklin her first and only U.K No.1 and was the 3rd for George Michael after “Careless Whisper” and A Different Corner”
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One of Madonna’s most popular songs, “Open Your Heart” was not originally written for the singer. Find out who rejected the song that became another No.1 hit for Madonna
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Founding Bon Jovi member, the keyboardist David Bryan also co-wrote many of the band’s songs. Watch Bon Jovi Live in Santiago do Chile 1990 to celebrate his birthday
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Axl Rose is one of the most influential Rockers of the last 40 years, we made a list of Guns N’ Roses 10 Best music videos to celebrate his 64th Birthday
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Originally released as “Das Model” in 1978, the English version of this Kraftwerk classic was reissued in 1981 and climbed to No.1 in 1982 on the UK charts
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Bob Marley is the most influential Reggae musician of all time, a legend in his own right, his music still resonates to this day as fresh as ever. Today he’s also regarded as one of the global symbols of Peace, he was born 81 years ago
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The British singer became popular during the late 1980’s with songs such as “Never Gonna Give You Up” produced by the famous team Stock Aitken Waterman, despite that in recent years he’s more famous for the “rickrolling,” his career has been much more than that
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Duff McKagan is mostly famous for being Guns N’ Roses bass player, but his roots remain on the Seattle Rock scene where he was born on this day in 1964
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Alice Cooper celebrates 78 years old today. Celebrate the icon’s birthday by watching “Super Duper Alice Cooper.” an essential documentary that will give you a better glimpse of the man behind Alice Cooper, the persona that almost drove Vincent Furnier to death
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In 1968 the writer, producer, director and editor, released in his own producing company the number one Zombie movie of all time, Night of the Living Dead
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Together with Sonic Youth, Ranaldo released many influential Alternative Rock albums ever since their beginning during the early 1980’s in the New York Underground music scene. The guitar sound of Lee Ranaldo played a key role on the band’s signature sound. Lee Ranaldo turns 70
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During the 1970’s the actress Farrah Fawcett became one of the most popular sex symbols in the planet, all thanks to an iconic 1976 photo that shows her in a red one-piece bathing suit and to her memorable role in Charlie’s Angels
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The son of martial arts legend Bruce Lee, Brandon Lee tragically passed at age 28 during the filming of “The Crow,” on what is considered to be his finest performance
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Sherilyn Fenn’s most memorable role remains the reckless Audrey Horne in the David Lynch’s cult TV series “Twin Peaks” but despite that famous role and her talent, she never made it into stardom
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The daughter of the ultimate rock legend of all time, Lisa Marie Presley was in the limelight all her life, not always for the best of the reasons. From the loss of her father at age 9, to a disastrous marriage to Michael Jackson in the 90’s, the weight of the Presley name brought her bitterness at times, and ultimately ended up in tragedy
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Rick James dared to crossover Funk with several different music styles during whole his career, but it was with his 1981 mega-hit “Super Freak” that he became popular. He was born on this day in 1948
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His rebellious image and fashion style led to him being asked to become the singer of the Sex Pistols by their manager, Malcolm McLaren in 1975. The band lasted less than three years but left behind a giant footprint on Rock N’ Roll history. The iconic John Lydon was born on January 31st, 1956
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Throughout his career, Hackman made film history by playing some of the most memorable roles ever in movies such as “French Connection,” “Superman: The Movie” or “Mississippi Burning”
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Christian Bale made his big screen debut at age 13 in Spielberg’s “Empire of the Sun” and aside of his talent, is also known as taking acting methods to the extreme by exposing his body to transformations that he regards as necessary to embody the characters
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Vanessa Redgrave was once proclaimed by Arthur Miller and Tennessee Williams as “the greatest living actress of our times”
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Phil Collins first came to prominence during the 1970’s as the drummer, and later the lead singer, for Prog-Rock band Genesis, achieving a notorious and successful solo career in the 1980’s with a string of hit songs
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“Down Under” by Men at Work it’s one of the 1980’s greatest Pop and Rock songs that put the whole world singing to Australian slang. Read some interesting facts about this iconic song that reached No.1 in several countries around the world between 1982 and 1983
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Born on January 29, 1960, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Gia Marie Carangi is widely considered to be the first supermodel. While paving the way for models like Elle MacPherson and Cindy Crawford to achieve superstardom, Gia’s beauty introduced her to the temptations of fame, to which she could not help but fall, victim. On November 18th, 1986, Gia Carangi passed away, her battle with AIDS proving too strong for the 26-year-old.
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His most memorable role remains Thomas Magnum in the 1980’s hit TV series Magnum, P.I, and since then, the actor has appeared in more than 50 film and television roles
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The provocative and eccentric Martin Degville came to prominence during the 1980’s as the lead singer and mastermind of the British Electronic/Space Pop band Sigue Sigue Sputnik. We look back at his life and career on the day he turns 65
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Wham! released their debut album at age 19 and scored some of the 1980’s most memorable hits such as “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” and “Last Christmas”
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Listen to the talented musician’s six of the most enduring and greatest Van Halen’s hits
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Paul Newman rose to fame during the 1950’s as one of Hollywood’s most talented actors, that together with his good looks earned him worldwide fame
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Released on December 16, 1985, “The Sun Always Shines On TV” was the third single taken from their debut album “Hunting High and Low” and is regarded as one of their finest songs and for some, far superior to “Take on Me”
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During the late 1970’s and 1980’s, Warren Zevon became one of the main influences of a new Indie artists generation including R.E.M
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Nastassja Kinski came to prominence by appearing in several films during the 1970’s and 1980’s that have now gained the “cult” status
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John Belushi was born on January 24, 1949, the comedian and actor is best known for his “intense energy and raucous attitude” which he displayed as one of the seven original cast members of the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live.
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Klaus Nomi was a famous German singer-songwriter and actor, who was born on January 24, 1944, in Immenstadt, Bavaria, Germany. Nomi was a visionary artist with a stunning sense of humor that filled up the two studio records recorded in his lifetime with campy New Wave-inflected pop songs like “Simple Man” and “Lightnin’ Strikes”
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Thanks to the role of Angus MacGyver, Richard Dean Anderson became one of the world’s most famous actors, and turning 76 today, the actor also discretely has been throughout the years an avid supporter of several charity and environmental causes
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Perry joined the rock band Journey in 1977, and his unique tenor voice became the defining sound of their greatest hits including “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Open Arms,” “Faithfully,” and “Separate Ways” turned Journey into a worldwide phenomenon
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Diane Lane was born on January 22, 1965, in New York City and is an Oscar nomination for her role as a wayward wife in 2002’s Unfaithful. Lane has since worked more box office magic with romantic fare like Under the Tuscan Sun and Nights in Rodanthe, with additional projects including Secretariat, Man of Steel
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His Portuguese grandmother used to tell him “To be bad is good… to be good is simply boring.” and Malcolm McLaren followed those words throughout his life. He was responsible to bring Punk to England and help to spread it around the world. The creator and mastermind behind the Sex Pistols was born on this day in 1946.
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Michael Hutchence’s remains one of the most iconic and charismatic figures in Rock despite his early demise in 1997
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The actress Linda Blair is best known for playing Regan McNeil in the groundbreaking 1973 horror “The Exorcist”
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His most iconic role came as Theo Kojak, the tough but compassionate New York City detective in the hit television series “Kojak” known for his signature bald head, charm, and the catchphrase “Who loves ya, baby?” that set a new standard for TV detectives
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Turning 76 today, Billy Ocean had a string of Pop hits during the 1980’s including “Loverboy” and “Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)” which earned Ocean the 1985 Grammy Award
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Born on January 21, 1956, actress Geena Davis is also known for her roles in “The Fly” (1986), “Beetlejuice” (1988), “Earth Girls Are Easy” (1988), “A League of Their Own” (1992)
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Transvision Vamp scored several Pop Punk hits during the late 1980’s including “I Want your Love,” their success had much to do with the sex-appeal of singer Wendy James
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David Lynch was known for his surreal and enigmatic storytelling in several memorable movies that gained almost instant cult status upon their initial release such as “Eraserhead,” “Dune,” “Blue Velvet,” “Wild at Heart” and “Lost Highway” among others. He also created the iconic TV series “Twin Peaks” He was born on this day in 1946
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In Des Moines, Iowa, Ozzy Osbourne was performing on stage, when he bit the head off a bat
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When The Beatles were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988, there was still an ongoing feud among the members that most people weren’t aware of
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During the 1980’s Robert Palmer embraced the new MTV trend and went on to make some of the 1980’s most iconic music videos which earned him a new exposure to a younger audience including the famous one for the song “Addicted to Love”
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Dolly Parton singer, songwriter, and actress was born in Tennessee, 80 years ago today. She is best known for her hits “Jolene,” “I Will Always Love You,” “Islands in the Stream” and her films “9 to 5” and “Steel Magnolias”
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A prolific actor who turned also director, Kevin Costner remains one of the most popular names in the world of entertainment, in 1991 he won two Academy Awards for one of the 1990’s most memorable films, “Dances with Wolves”
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Young’s debut solo album, No Parlez (1983), featured hits like “Wherever I Lay My Hat” and “Come Back and Stay,” but it’s the 1985 chart-topping single “Every Time You Go Away” that remains the most memorable of his songs
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Look back at her career on the day she would celebrate her 104th birthday
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Susanna Hoffs turns 62 today. She remains best-known as the lead singer and guitarist with the well-known pop group the Bangles, but Hoffs has also enjoyed an impressive career as a solo artist and a collaborator with a wide range of artists
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Over the last three decades, the Canadian actor has played an impressive number of memorable roles, not only in comedies but also dramas
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One of the most iconic and respected actors in history and with a career spanning over seven decades, Jones was a pioneer for Black actors in Hollywood and the theater world, breaking barriers throughout his career and his contributions to the arts, from his powerful Shakespearean performances to his unforgettable voice work in Star Wars and The Lion King
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Her career took off in the early 1960s with her debut single, “Tous les garçons et les filles” which became an instant hit, selling over a million copies estabilishing Hardy as a prominent figure in the yé-yé movement and a 1960’s icon
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Known as one of the pioneers of modern horror, Carpenter has made a significant impact on cinema with his innovative storytelling, iconic films, and memorable musical scores
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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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Best known for his role as Dr. Derek “McDreamy” Shepherd on the hit medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy,” Dempsey skyrocketed to fame during the 1980’s by appearing in iconic romantic comedies such as “Can’t Buy Me Love”
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Known for her impeccable comedic timing and memorable roles, her career-defining role came as Elaine Benes on the iconic sitcom “Seinfeld”
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When Frankie Goes To Hollywood released “Relax” in 1983, they couldn’t imagine the controversy that would arise around their debut single when in 1984 BBC bans the song
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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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With a career spanning for decades, Zombie has become a leading figure in both the rock music and horror film genres since he first rose to fame in the late 1980’s as the frontman of the band White Zombie
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Vicki Peterson founded The Bangles together with her sister Debbi Peterson, and Susanna Hoffs and during the 1980’s enjoyed a worldwide wave of success with songs such as “Manic Monday.” Today she celebrates 68.
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The first ever edition of Rock in Rio took place in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil on January 11th, 1985, and for 10 days a parade of Rock stars such as Queen, Iron Maiden, Ozzy Osbourne or Rod Stewart among others played for a crowd of an estimated 1.4 million people
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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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The four-time Grammy Award winner, known for her powerhouse vocals and empowering rock anthems, became one of the most influential artists of the 1980s scoring worldwide hits such as “Love Is a Battlefield” and “We Belong”
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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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David Johansen, the dynamic frontman of the New York Dolls and a versatile artist known for his Buster Poindexter persona was born on this day in 1950
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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 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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Loggins has had a prolific career spanning soft rock hits and iconic movie soundtracks, earning the title “King of Movie Soundtracks” with unforgettable and iconic hits like “Footloose” from the film of the same name and “Danger Zone” from Top Gun
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Nicolas Cage was born into Hollywood royalty but dropped his famous family name and built one for himself, coming to prominence during the 1980’s and 1990’s playing some of the most memorable and charismatic film characters ever, using what he has named, his own “Nouveau Shamanic” acting method
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After starting out as a successful movie, “Fame” was adapted to TV and enjoyed the success of the 1980’s dance craze, it premiered on this day in 1982
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Actress Anne Schedeen is mostly remembered for her Kate Tanner character on the 1980’s TV series “ALF”, she turns 77 today
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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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One of the most popular TV shows for American and Canadian children, “Schoolhouse Rock” premiered on this day in 1973
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Danny was one of the most familiar faces on TV during the 1980’s when he starred on the popular sitcom “Who’s The Boss”, today Danny turns 50
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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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Looking back at the actor’s life and brillant career filled with memorable roles
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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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Michael Stipe was pivotal in the development of the Alternative Rock music and remains to this day a huge influence singers, songwriters and artists in general. He formed R.E.M. with guitar player Peter Buck in 1979 and the band was one of the first to successfully cross the boundaries of Indie music to the mainstream. Today Michael Stipe turns 66
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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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Gabrielle Carteris, who was already 29 when she played the role of the 15-year-old student Andrea Zuckerman on Beverly Hills, 90210, was the oldest cast member at the time to portray a teenager on the successful 1990’s TV series
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Tia Carrere’s big screen breakthrough role was as Cassandra, Wayne Campbell’s girlfriend in the 1992 comedy “Wayne’s World,” what some people might not know is that as a singer and musician, her talent has been recognized with a Grammy Award
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One of the most talented actors of his generation, Val Kilmer came to prominence during the 1980’s in movies such as “Top Gun” and solidified his career when he played the role of The Doors singer Jim Morrison in 1991. He was born on this day in 1959.
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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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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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Danson rose to prominence in the 1980s as Sam Malone, the suave bartender on the hit sitcom “Cheers” and has enjoyed ever since a successful career, now spanning decades, becoming a household name through his work in television and film
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Five essential movies from Denzel Washington that since the 1980’s has graced the audiences with his talent to portray complex and historical figures
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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 into a family of professional tennis players, Lars Ulrich career was until 16 oriented to also be a professional Tennis player but watching Deep Purple in concert as a child changed it all
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Born on this day in 1921, Allen’s big break came in 1954 when he became the first host of “The Tonight Show” on NBC. Allen’s innovative blend of interviews, comedy sketches, and musical performances revolutionized late-night television and set the standard for generations of hosts to follow
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Phil Spector was born 86 years ago today and aside of the controversies and scandals that surrounds his personal life, it is undeniable the influence and contribution that the creator of the “Wall of Sound” gave to music, producing and sometimes co-writing songs for artists such as The Ronettes, Ike and Tina Turner, The Beatles, John Lennon and the Ramones among others
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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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There are some songs that hit you like a bullet the first time you hear them, sweeping you away into their world and eating into your emotional core, only to be washed away with time as over-exposure, over-praise and over-familiarity dull their brilliance to the point where you could happily never hear them again.
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The legendary Lemmy Kilmister was born on this day in 1945
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Ricky Martin is one of the leading Latin music artists worldwide and was able to cross boundaries and popularize that music style regardless of the language barriers
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Fiennes trained at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and began his career on stage. He gained international fame in 1993 with his haunting portrayal of Amon Göth, a Nazi officer, in “Schindler’s List,” a role that earned him an Academy Award nomination
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Her career began at just 14 years old when she released the song “Joe le Taxi” in 1987 and later she had a highly publicized relationship with American actor Johnny Depp with whom she shares two children
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Madonna established herself as one of the 1980’s biggest rising Pop stars when her smash hit “Like A Virgin” reached No.1 on the Hot 100 on this day in 1984
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Long before he played the role that made him one of the best well known and appreciated actors in the planet, the “Pulp Fiction” character Jules Winnfield, Samuel L. Jackson already had his career, both as a stage actor and on the big screen, in full steam. The Tarantino masterpiece only solidified it
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The son of the acclaimed actor Donald Sutherland built a career with a name of his own over the past 40 years both on TV and the big screen, starring in popular films and shows such as “The Lost Boys,” “Stand by Me,” “Flatliners” and 24 among many others
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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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Mike Watt started his career as a founder and member of the Punk fusion band Minutemen, since the tragic end of the band in 1985 due to the death of singer and guitarist D.Boon, that he has led a very successful career, influencing several bands and artists from Alternative to Grunge and collaborating with names such as Sonic Youth, Dave Grohl, Eddie Vedder, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Frank Black among many others; he also toured as a member of the Stooges in 2003 . We look back at his career
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We cannot imagine any other version of this 1980’s smash hit, “Walk Like an Egyptian,” but the famous song, who reached No.1 on this day in 1986, was initially offered to two artists before being proposed to The Bangles, find out who
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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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Limahl is mostly remembered for being part of the band Kajagoogoo and for his hit “The Neverending Story” in 1984. With a unique look that even inspired a Marvel superhero, Limahl it’s still one of the most recognizable 80’s Pop music icons. We look back at his life and career to celebrate his 67th anniversary.
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The surprising synth-pop version of the Country music classic “Always on My Mind,” popularized by Elvis Presley, gave Pet Shop Boys a worldwide hit, they peaked to No.1 on this day in 1987
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Steven Allan Spielberg was born on December 18, 1946, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Brad Pitt, turning 62 today, is one of the most famous and talented contemporary actors, he has starred in several hit movies in a career that started back in the 1980’s. To celebrate his 62nd birthday we picked the Top 5 Brad Pitt movies
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One of the most successful animated TV series of all time, The Simpsons started their long run on this day in 1989, we look back at the first episode of this now cult show “Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire,” aired on December 17th, 1989
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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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Don Johnson came to prominence during the 1980’s when he starred on the hit TV series “Miami Vice,” he had a very mediatic marriage with actress Melanie Griffith and tried a career as a Pop singer during the 1980’s
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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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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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With a career spanning decade, Buscemi, became known for his distinctive looks, quirky roles in both independent films and mainstream hits, and incredible range as an actor
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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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Her film debut came with a small role in Sergio Leone’s epic Once Upon a Time in America, but it was her starring role in Labyrinth, opposite David Bowie, that cemented her as a young star in Hollywood
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The song “Faith” gave George Michael his third No.1 single in the U.S Hot 100 as a solo artist and reinforced the former Wham! reputation as one of the greatest contemporary Pop and Rock songwriters. The song peaked to No.1 on the Hot 100 on this day in 1987
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Released on 27th November 1981, the synth-pop classic “Don’t You Want Me” gave The Human League their first and only No.1 on this day in 1981
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Nikki Sixx has been one of the most famous bass players in Rock for over 40 plus years, as a part of Mötley Crüe he scored several hits and lead the Hair Metal movement during the 1980’s, he was born on this day in 1958
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Branagh made a name for himself in cinema with his directorial debut, “Henry V” in 1989, which he also starred in. The film earned him Academy Award nominations for Best Actor and Best Director
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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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John Malkovich celebrates 72 today, an actor of a unique talent, that for decades has gifted us with his acting diversity, playing villains on blockbusters or historical character or even grabbing roles in obscure European films
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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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John Lennon’s was murdered on the 8th of December 1980, 45 years ago today. On that tragic day, the photographer Annie Leibovitz met Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono at their flat in The Dakota building in New York to shoot a photo for the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. Five hours after the image was taken, Lennon was killed by Mark David Chapman.
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Howell’s acting career took off with his role as Tyler in Steven Spielberg’s “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” in 1982, and he gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Ponyboy Curtis in the 1983 Francis Ford Coppola’s movie “The Outsiders”
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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 Quiet Riot founder and Ozzy Osbourne’s band first guitarist, Randy Rhoads, is regarded as defining heavy metal lead guitar. He played a key role on developing Ozzy’s solo career signature sound and has influenced countless guitar players over the years. Randy passed away in 1982 at 25 but his strong legacy lives on. We recap his life and career
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The R.E.M. founder and guitar player Peter Buck it’s one Alternative Rock’s most popular artists. Aside of R.E.M. Buck has collaborated with numerous artists and bands, being as a musician or producer, he was pivotal in the development of the Alternative Rock music and to this day a huge influence among guitar players and songwriters. We recap his life and career
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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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Inspired lyrically by David Bowie’s “Space Oddity,” Europe’s “The Final Countdown” reached number one in 25 countries, including the United Kingdom on December 6th, 1986
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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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Featuring very special guests, “Heaven Is a Place on Earth” became Belinda Carlisle’s signature song, it peaked to No.1 on the Hot 100 in 1987
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Born on this day in 1954, the horror icon Tony Todd’s breakthrough came in 1990 when he starred as the iconic and terrifying Candyman in the film of the same name.
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Born into a family of actors, Jeff Bridges has played some of the most famous movie roles over the last 40 plus years. Today the actor that played The Big Lebowski turns 76
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The “Prince of Darkness” was born on this day in 1948
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During the 1980’s Christmas songs made by modern Pop music artists reached a new level when on December 3rd the single “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” by Band Aid was released featuring some of the biggest Pop stars at the time such as Bono, George Michael, Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet and Boy George among many others
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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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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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Billy Idol is regarded as one of the most influential figures to emerge from the punk-to-pop transition era
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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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Back in 1982 Michael Jackson wasn’t quite yet the biggest Pop star in the world, but with “Thriller” that would change in just a few months when on November 30th his masterpiece “Thriller” was released. We revisit “Thriller,” one of the most groundbreaking and influential Pop albums ever made
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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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On November 1980 Swedish hit machine ABBA scored their ninth No.1 single in the UK with “Super Trouper”
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R.E.M. gained a significant cult following on the indie music circuit during the 1980’s, but despite an eight-year-old career and having already released five albums it wasn’t until 1987 that they got their first big hit with “The One I Love”
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“(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes, was released in 1987 as the theme song of the “Dirty Dancing” movie soundtrack and had such a huge success worldwide that today is still one of the most frequently played songs on radio
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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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In 1997 the music world was shocked to find about the suicide of INXS lead singer Michael Hutchence at age only 37. The Australian rocker was found dead 28 years ago today
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Steven Van Zandt became famous as the charismatic guitarist of Bruce Springsteen’s E-Street Band, today he turns 75
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“Physical” became the Australian singer Olivia Newton-John only US No.1 in November 1981 but it was originally written for a very famous singer
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“Under Pressure” is regarded as one of the finest moments in Rock music due to the vocal power of David Bowie and Freddie Mercury together, know more about how the song came to be
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Directed by John Landis and starring Jackson and former Playboy centerfold Ola Ray, the iconic music video for “Thriller” had the length of 14 minutes and premiered on this day in 1983
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Billy Idol peaked to No. 1 on the U.S Hot 100 on November 1987 with a Tommy James song “Mony Mony,” knocking teen Pop sensation Tiffany of the top of the charts with another Tommy James song “I Think We’re Alone Now”
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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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The once America’s sweetheart was one of the 1990’s most popular actresses scoring lead roles in several of the decade’s blockbusters
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Released in September 1988 as the lead single from Bon Jovi’s album “New Jersey,” “Bad Medicine” reached No.1 in the Hot 100 on November 19th, 1988
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She rose to prominence as a fashion icon in the 1960s and served as muse to some of modern history’s most iconic figures, including Salvador Dali, David Bowie, and the Rolling Stones, but her origins remain one of Pop Culture’s most fascinating enigmas. Explore her fascinating life through over 100 photographs
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She rose to prominence as a fashion icon in the 1960s and served as muse to some of modern history’s most iconic figures, including Salvador Dali, David Bowie, and the Rolling Stones, but her origins remain one of Pop Culture’s most fascinating enigmas
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He joined Metallica in 1983 and is now one of the most influential guitarists in the world, today Kirk Hammett turns 63
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Kim Wilde stands as one of the greatest New Wave and Pop female artists of all time. The British singer scored several Hit singles during the 1980’s including “Kids in America,” “Cambodia,” “You Came” and “You Keep Me Hangin’ On”
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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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In 1985 Wham! were one of the biggest pop bands (or duos) in the world and after a discreet debut with their first album “Fantastic” released in 1982, they went on to release their best selling and worldwide success “Make It Big” that included some of the 1980’s most memorable Pop music
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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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Irish singer Feargal Sharkey, formerly of the Undertones got his first No.1 on November 16th, 1985, with the song “A Good Heart,” the song did well across Europe, but it fared less well in the US
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Born from the ashes of the 1960’s Psychedelic Rock greats Jefferson Airplane and from Jefferson Starship, the band Starship music was opposite worlds away from its previous incarnations but despite it, they made some memorable 1980’s songs that everyone knows and still remembers
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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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British band T’Pau had a strong impact on Pop music during the late 1980’s that didn’t last long enough, however they were able to produce some of the 1980’s most popular songs
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The popular and much awarded actress and comedian Whoopi Goldberg rose to worldwide stardom in the 1985 drama “The Color Purple” and has since became one of the most popular faces in both the big screen and TV
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In 1983, Ellefson moved to Los Angeles, where he met Dave Mustaine, and together, they formed Megadeth, one of the “Big Four” thrash metal bands, alongside Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax
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Moore’s acting breakthrough came with the television series General Hospital in the early 1980s, and became part of the so-called “Brat Pack” with her role in St. Elmo’s Fire
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The controversial Rolling Stones video “Undercover of the Night” was aired on the TV Show The Tube after an interview with Mick Jagger on November 11th, 1983, however, the part where Jagger gets shot in the head was edited out
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The British singer Lisa Stansfield was one of the biggest Pop rising stars during the early 1990’s, “All Around the Around World” reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 33rd Annual Grammy Awards
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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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“I Feel for You” by Chaka Khan was first recorded and released by Prince on his 1979 self-titled album “Prince” but it was with Khan’s 1984 version that became a hit
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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 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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Wes Craven’s “A Nightmare on Elm Street” remains one of Horror’s most influential and popular movies, and Freddy Krueger, an immortal character that still haunts many of our dreams
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It’s one of the 1980’s most memorable songs, the hit ballad “Take My Breath Away” by Berlin, composed by Giorgio Moroder and featured on the 1986 blockbuster “Top Gun”
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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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Originally a 1967 US hit for James and the Shondells, “I Think We’re Alone Now” got re-popularized when 17-year-old Tiffany covered the song for her debut studio album, “Tiffany” in 1987
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Hawke’s acting breakthrough came at just 18 years old, with his role in the 1989 classic Dead Poets Society, where he portrayed the shy student Todd Anderson and has since then received two Oscar nominations
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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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The Beach Boys unexpectedly returned to the top of the charts, without Brian Wilson, in 1988 with their Pop song “Kokomo,” part of the “Cocktail” movie soundtrack.
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Bryan Adams is one of the best-selling Rock artists of all time, with a career that has spanned now for over 40 years, today he turns 66
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Released in 1984, Paul McCartney’s movie “Give My Regards to Broad Street” was the attempt of the former Beatle to bring back the same feeling as The Beatles movies during the 1960’s, however the soundtrack to the movie did better than the movie itself
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Billy Ocean had an amazing string of Pop hits during the 1980’s such as “Caribbean Queen” that went No.1 on the Hot 100 on this day in 1984
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She was one of the most popular comedians of the 1980’s and 1990’s, today Roseanne Barr turns 73
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In the early 1990s, Lang made a bold transition from traditional country to pop and adult contemporary with her landmark album Ingenue, featuring the hit single “Constant Craving”
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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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Mags Furuholmen is the architect of the distinctive A-ha synth sound that ruled part of the 1980’s pop scene with songs such as “Take on Me.” Today, the Norwegian musician and artist turns 63
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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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River Phoenix was one of the most talented actors of his generation, on Halloween night 1993, shocked movie fans around the world when he died from a drug overdose aged only 23
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Larry Mullen Jr. co-founded U2 in 1976 after posting a message on the school’s notice board and became the drummer of the band. Today, U2 are one of the most influential and successful Rock bands over the last 40 plus years
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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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Bob Ross reached millions of art lovers with his popular television program on PBS “The Joy of Painting”
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Rare are the occasions where mainstream Pop meets and blends with New Age/World Music, but Enya did achieve to break that niche wall into the mainstream Pop with “Orinoco Flow”
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Nothing screams more modern classic Pop music than Duran Duran 1980’s hits, the iconic frontman Simon Le Bon,turns 67 today
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The ‘Pretty Woman’ and Oscar-winning actress Julia Roberts turns 58 today. Roberts has one of the most illustrious careers in all of Hollywood. Here are 10 of the best performances in her over 30 plus-year career.
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In 1986, Hoskins achieved international fame with his role as gangster George in Mona Lisa, a performance that won him the BAFTA Award for Best Actor, a Golden Globe, and an Academy Award nomination and in 1988 with “Who Framed Roger Rabbit”
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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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John Levén joined the band Europe as a bass player in 1981 and together with lead singer Joey Tempest is the only band member to have played on all Europe’s studio albums. Europe rose to fame in 1986 with “The Final Countdown”
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He is one of Rock’s absolute icons, an essential part of the Rolling Stones early sound and music, though he quit the band in 1993, Bill Wyman it’s still seen as the “official” Stones bass player. Today, the “Stone Alone” turns 89
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The song is one of the many hits Jackson scored from his album “Bad.” 5 years after “Thriller,” Michael Jackson was able to put out an album with the same amount of hit singles although with a different songwriting formula and edgier than the 1982 groundbreaking album. Find out what was the song about
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Culture Club was a Pop phenomenon during the early 1980’s. Lead by the charismatic and eccentric Boy George, the band had a string of worldwide hit songs starting in 1982 with “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me”
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One of the most popular parody singers Weird Al Yankovic was born on this day in 1959
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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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Jeff Goldblum who is known for his roles in work like ‘The Fly,’ ‘Jurassic Park,’ ‘Will & Grace’, and ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ among many other movies and series, turns 73 today
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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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Tom Petty already was regarded as one of the most influential singer-songwriters from the last 50 years when he suddenly passed away in 2017, today would have been his 75th birthday
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The task of compiling so many good Horror movies in a Top 10 it’s not easy, and though is not always about box-office receipts and critical acclaim, we’ve created a list with what we consider to be some of the best horror movies of the 1980’s and 1990’s
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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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During the mid 1980’s Sinitta scored several hit songs, and became a Pop sensation mainly in Europe, produced by the famous hit and pop star makers Stock, Aitken and Waterman. We look back at her life and career
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It took two versions and three releases for the Norwegian band to deliver one of the most memorable 80’s hits, “Take on Me,” the success of the song was largely helped by the now iconic and innovative music video
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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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Once the kings of the 1970’s Disco sound, the Bee Gees saw a backlash to their music during most of the 1980’s decade but got a last taste of success with their hit “You Win Again” in 1987
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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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Flea is regarded as one of the most influential bass players of the last 40 years, together with the Red Hot Chili Peppers he has a career that has been fulfilled with success, today, he turns 63
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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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A brief look back at the career of Harry Anderson, the three-time Emmy nominee for his role as Judge Harry Stone in ‘Night Court’, born 73 years ago today
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The actor appeared in seven of the most memorable James Bond feature films from 1973 to 1985, beginning with “Live and Let Die” and finishing with the 1985 “A View to a Kill”
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With more than 250 million records sold worldwide since the beginning of his career in the 1950’s, the singer was never able to successfully break into the American music market, despite dominating the British music scene pre-Beatles
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One of 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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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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After reaching No.1 in the U.K, Stevie Wonder climbs to No. 1 on the U.S Hot 100 with “I Just Called to Say I Love You” on October 13th, 1984
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“True Blue” lyrics were inspired by Madonna’s feelings for her then husband, actor Sean Penn, it charted worldwide in 1986
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The younger brother of actor Sean Penn, he was known for playing tough, often morally complex characters such as the volatile criminal “Nice Guy Eddie” in Quentin Tarantino’s 1992 crime classic Reservoir Dogs
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The song had been originally recorded and released on Whitesnake’s 1982 album “Saints & Sinners” but it was with the 1987 version released on their album “Whitesnake” that turned out to be the most famous and popular one
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David Lee Roth or “Diamond Dave” it’s been one of Rock’s most popular entertainments over the last 40 plus years, not just a singer, the Van Halen frontman loves to act on stage and entertain
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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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Bakula remains mostly remembered for his role in the hit series Quantum Leap where he portrayed Dr. Sam Beckett, a physicist who “leaps” through time into other people’s bodies to correct historical mistake
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Del Toro’s Hollywood breakthrough came with Blade II and the dark superhero film Hellboy. His critical and commercial success continued with the 2006 fantasy epic Pan’s Labyrinth that won three Academy Awards
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Damon’s early acting work included minor roles in films like Mystic Pizza, but his breakthrough came in 1997 when he co-wrote and starred in Good Will Hunting with his childhood friend, Ben Affleck
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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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Paul Hogan’s 1980’s role of Crocodile Dundee it’s still present on everyone’s imagery, we look back briefly at the life and career of the Australian actor as he turns 86 today
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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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He is one of Rock’s most successful drummers with a career spanning for over 40 years now and for now, one of the 3 founding members of Bon Jovi still playing in the band. Tico Torres turns 72 today
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How well do you know Madonna’s 1980’s lyrics? Take the quiz to find out if you’re a lucky star!
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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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“Another Bites the Dust” is credited as Queen’s best-selling single, with sales of over 7 million copies, in 1980 they reached No.1 on the U.S Hot 100 for the first time
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Besides being a brilliant singer and songwriter, Tom Petty also was a very visual artist, he produced some of the best and most iconic music videos. We’ve put together 10 of his best music videos to celebrate his life and legacy to music, 8 years after he left us
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Tommy Lee has been one of the most successful drummers in Rock for over 40 years now, but his relation to music during his teens was very different from Heavy Metal. Today the Mötley Crüe drummer turns 63
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In the early 1980s, The Human League achieved worldwide fame with the massive hit single “Don’t You Want Me.”
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If you spent any time in an American mall in the late 1980’s, then you were fully aware of the Teen Pop sensation Tiffany, but even if you were not in America at the time you know her from her worldwide smash hit where “I Think We’re Alone Now” that made her a 1980’s pop references around the globe. Tiffany turns 54 today
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“C’est La Vie”, released in 1986 peaked to #2 on the Hot 100, but contrary to what many people think, Robbie Nevil still keeps to this day an important and busy career in music
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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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The young British-Jamaican band Musical Youth maybe doesn’t ring a bell to many anymore, but their 1982 reggae style song “Pass the Dutchie” perhaps do
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Bonnie Tyler has been one of the world’s most successful singers, her husky vocals are unquestionably recognizable by almost anyone, but aside of all the hits she scored during her career, her signature song and the one most people still associated her with is the 1983 “Total Eclipse of the Heart”
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The song “Jack and Diane” remains to date John Cougar Mellencamp’s most successful single
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Stoltz first caught the attention of critics and audiences with his performance in the 1982 teen classic “Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” where he played a stoner alongside Sean Penn, but his major breakthrough came in 1985 with his lead role in “Mask”
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The former top model is regarded as one of the most beautiful women in the world, and since her successful shift into acting during the early 1990s, she has worked across Italian, French, and English-speaking cinema
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Looking back at the short history of one of the 1980’s British Pop music phenomena. What happened to the good-looking twins Matt and Luke after Bros called it quit? Find out
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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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The Police scored several hits between the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, their “Greatest Hits” album is literally a non-stop list of hits.
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In 1984 with “I Should Have Known Better,” his most memorable song, he reached No.1 in the U.K and charts in other countries in Europe and Australia, we remember Diamond on his birthday
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Responsible for one of the biggest hit ballads from the 1980’s, Jennifer Rush rose to fame during the 1980’s with her hit ballad “The Power of Love,” an enduring 80’s classic
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Cliff Burton is often regarded as one of the irreplaceable Metallica core members, the music he made with the band it’s also often regarded as being their best and most creative period, he tragically passed away at the age of 24 on this day in 1986
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“Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)” is not often regarded as one of David Bowie’s groundbreaking albums, however it is, the impact and influence it had on Alternative Rock during the 1980’s and 1990’s it’s tremendous
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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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“Knight Rider, a shadowy flight into the dangerous world of a man who does not exist.” Most TV fans that lived or grew up during the 1980’s remember very well this famous intro from the iconic TV series starring David Hasselhoff
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She found fame with the iconic role of Sarah Connor on “The Terminator” movie series and ever since, has led a very active 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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Robert Palmer became worldwide famous during the 1980’s with songs such as “Johnny and Mary” and “Addicted to Love” and he made some of the 1980’s most iconic music videos. We remember the singer who died on this day in 2003
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The distinctive vocals and stage presence of Bruce Dickinson earned him a name in Rock and immediately won Iron Maiden fans over the original band’s singer who recorded their first two albums
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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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With a rugged voice and imposing presence, Madsen became a staple in both indie and mainstream films, amassing over 300
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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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It’s been over twenty years since Heather Locklear played hottie Amanda Woodward in “Melrose Place” but she’s still pin-up-worthy as ever!
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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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As a good fairy tale should, “The Princess Bride” teaches but never preaches. It’s a lively, fun-loving, but nevertheless epic look at the nature of true love
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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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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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The definitive anthem to positivism “Don’t Worry Be Happy” reached No.1 in the U.S Hot 100 on September 24th, 1988, and by doing so, it became the first ever a-cappella song to make it to that competitive chart
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The song is to many the essence of 80’s Pop music, in 1983 gave Culture Club their second U.K No.1
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The German pop duo who became worldwide famous during the late 1980’s and early 1990’s with a string of pop and dance hits from their 1989 album “All or Nothing” but scandal put an early end to their success
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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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Despite never aiming to the music charts, Nick Cave was able to cross into the mainstream with his death, religion, love and violence lyrical obsessions alongside dark music, sung by his baritone and emotional voice. Today he celebrates 68
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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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One of the most influential rockers of all time, she started out as a member of the all-girl band Runaways, and scored her biggest hit in the beginning of her solo career in the 1980’s with “I Love Rock N’ Roll”
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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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The Synth Rock classic “Cars” reached the top of the charts in several countries, and today is regarded as a new wave staple in music history
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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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“Prince Charming” was a number-one single in the UK Singles Chart for four weeks starting on September 21st, 1981, for the New Wave/New Romantic band Adam and the Ants and one of their most memorable songs
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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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The single was the band’s second number one hit on the Hot 100 chart, following “The Power of Love” in 1985
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The former Runaways singer and ultimate 80’s Metal chick joined the all-female rock band the Runaways at 16 and had a successful solo career during the 1980’s
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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 intensity and depth, Gandolfini’s portrayal of Tony Soprano became one of television’s most unforgettable performances, earning him widespread critical acclaim and multiple awards
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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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KISS appeared without their ‘make-up’ for the first time during an interview on MTV promoting the release of their newest album, “Lick It Up on September 18th, 1983
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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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Peterson’s famous character Elvira, with her sharp wit, gothic look, and campy humor, became a beloved figure in pop culture, transforming her into a cult icon
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Robert Redford, one of the most popular actors in the world has passed at age 89
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Cassandra Peterson was born on September 17th, 1951. To celebrate her birthday, we made a quiz about her most popular character Elvira
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Remembering the legendary Blues Master B.B King on his 100th Birthday
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During the late 1980’s and early 1990’s, singer-songwriter Richard Marx ruled the charts with his easy listen Rock and Pop music, most notably with the ballad “Right Here Waiting”
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During the 1980’s, Mickey Rourke was the biggest sex symbol in Hollywood, landing in several roles of successful erotic or that featured erotic scenes movies and also roles that often reflect his real life, between boxing, ups, downs, and Hollywood
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One of the most controversial and most commercially successful records of the decade “Relax” sold a reported 2 million copies in the UK alone, making it the seventh best-selling single in the UK Singles Chart’s history and would be the first song to emphasize the then, shock impact of Frankie members Holly Johnson’s and Paul Rutherford’s open homosexuality
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