Remembering JRR Tolkien

The famed author that still feeds the imagination of many passed away this day 51 years ago

Martha Stewart celebrates 83 today

In 1982, Stewart published her first book, “Entertaining,” which became a best-seller and established her as an authority on home entertaining and lifestyle and led among other achievements to a successful career in TV

Remembering the great French artist Jean Cocteau, the multifaceted genius of French Art and Literature

Cocteau’s career spanned various forms of art, including literature, theater, film, and visual arts known for a surreal and poetic quality

The Jim Morrison Tribute To Brian Jones: “Ode To L.A. while thinking of Brian Jones, Deceased”

In July 1969, three weeks after The Rolling Stones guitarist Brian Jones died at age 27, Jim Morrison distributed to concert goers at two performances by The Doors, a self-published four page pamphlet featuring a poem/meditation on the death of Jones titled “Ode To L.A. while thinking of Brian Jones,, Deceased”. Oddly, exactly 2 years later, on July 3, 1971, also Morrison would pass ate the same age of 27. Read the full poem

The actress, comedian, singer, and author Sandra Bernhard turns 69 today

Bernhard’s critically acclaimed one-woman shows, such as “Without You I’m Nothing” have been instrumental in blending comedy, music, and social commentary

The Beat Poet and free thinker Allen Ginsberg was born on this day in 1926

Allen Ginsberg vigorously opposed militarism, economic materialism, and sexual repression, he was a pioneer on Gay rights and inspired music artists such as Bob Dylan, Patti Smith or Jim Morrison. We look back at the life of this legendary poet

12 Bob Dylan inspirational and thoughtful quotes

Bob Dylan, poet, and songwriter, was awarded the Literature Nobel Prize in 2016. The influential, iconic and legendary figure is a man of few words when in public, and we’ve compiled some of his best ones on these 12 quotes

Controversial Acting legend Shirley MacLaine celebrates 90 today

Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, MacLaine cemented her status as one of Hollywood’s leading ladies, gracing the silver screen in iconic films such as “The Apartment” and “Terms of Endearment” and later also emerging as an author of spirituality focused books

In his own words: 15 Quotes by Serge Gainsbourg

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

Serge Gainsbourg: A Life Dedicated to Music, Poetry, Art, Women and Controversy

Serge Gainsbourg was born on April 2, 1928, 96 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.

In praise of Michel Polnareff

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.

Top 10 Most Famous Stephen King’s Books adapted to movies and TV

Stephen King has been one of the most successful authors of the last 4 decades. In this list, it’s compiled not necessarily Stephen King’s best selling books, but instead, the most popular ones.

Remembering the creator of “The Exorcist” William Peter Blatty on his birthday

William Peter Blatty, author and filmaker wrote the famous Horror masterpiece “The Exorcist” in 1971, he was born on this day in 1928

An interview with author Jerry Prochnicky

Jerry Prochnicky is renowned for his contributions to the literature surrounding iconic rock figures. In 1991, he co-authored “Break on Through: The Life and Death of Jim Morrison,” a highly regarded biography that earned acclaim for its objectivity and thoroughness, as noted by The New York Times. In this interview with Pop Expresso, Jerry Prochnicky shares insights into his life as a Doors historian and discusses the inspiration behind his latest book “Let Them Photograph Your Soul. A Visual Biography of Jim Morrison,” a book that stands out in the plethora of publications about the band, by offering a unique perspective through a compilation of rare and previously unseen photographs.

27 Quotes by Jim Morrison

During his short lifetime, Jim Morrison gave many interviews and recorded several parts of his poetry. His opinions or insights were often deep, philosophical and visionary and circled around the subjects of freedom and death. We’ve assembled 27 quotes, which is a symbolic number for his 27 years of life, that will give you food for the soul

Let Them Photograph Your Soul: A journey through the life of Jim Morrison through rare photographs

“Let Them Photograph Your Soul” by Jerry Prochnicky, is a must-have for fans of Jim Morrison and The Doors, and anyone with an appreciation for rock history. It beautifully encapsulates the charisma, mystery, and musical prowess of The Doors, making it a visual feast that will transport readers back to the psychedelic era of the 1960s through many rare photographs, artwork and images.

Madonna’s “Erotica” album and controversial “Sex” book were released 31 years ago

Between October 20th and 21st in 1992 Madonna releases two of her most popular works, the album “Erotica” and controversial book “Sex” featuring photographs taken by Steven Meisel Studio and that among others featured Naomi Campbell and Vanilla Ice. Check some of the photos included in “Sex” and the album art of “Erotica”

Top 10 Stephen King books adaptations

To celebrate the master of horror Stephen King’s 76th birthday, take a look at his Top 10 most famous books adapted to movies and TV

Leonard Cohen was born on this day in 1934

It wasn’t until 1967, at the age of 33 with his first album, “Songs of Leonard Cohen” that he begun his musical career but after he did, he left us a giant legacy in music

Truman Capote, “In Cold Blood”

First released in 1966, “In Cold Blood” by Truman Capote it’s one of the greatest books of all time. The first of the True Crime novel genre and a masterpiece

An interview with author Gareth Jones

The book “French Pop” by Gareth Jones, is a thorough investigation and documentation of the history of French Pop music, which is also the story of the modern music industry. In this interview, Gareth Jones discusses the writing and research process as well as the origin of his passion for French music. This interview is also proof that the author is a man who can best described as a scholar in the history of all modern music, not just French one.

French Pop: From Music Hall to Yé-Yé by Gareth Jones, an exceptional and indispensable book

Few books can serve as both an enjoyable reading experience and a reference guide such as this one, a thorough investigation and documentation of the history of French Pop music, which is also the story of the modern music industry

Behind The Doors. The Story Of A Legendary Band’s Road Manager

Behind The Doors. The Story Of A Legendary Band’s Road Manager it’s The Doors Road Manager Vince Treanor’s long-awaited book. In this book, Vince debunks the band’s common myths from his unique perspective as a man who spent 5 years on stage with The Doors and was responsible for how the band sounded live.

“The Who Onstage 1969-1971” by Stewart Hellman: an exclusive trip back to The Who’s most ferocious live period

Through hundreds of photos, Stewart takes you back with him on a personal journey, one where he traveled to attend and photograph The Who shows in the first person, between 1969 and 1971. The books is a valuable personal archive containing hundreds of photographs of some of the legendary band’s iconic American performances, as well as the author and photographer’s personal notes

Keep On Shinning A Guide Through the music of Love & Arthur Lee: An extraordinary and exclusive look at one of the most influential rock bands of all time

In over 500 pages, author William E. Spevack covers everything there is to know about Arthur Lee and Love’s music, tracking down even the most obscure songs and shows from the 1960s to recent releases.

Inside the mind of The Lizard King

Marking the 50th anniversary of the Rock’s poet untimely demise, “The Collected Works of Jim Morrison: Poetry, Journals, Transcripts, and Lyrics” offers a rare glimpse of the man behind the myth

“Stronger Than Dirt. Ridin’ Jim Morrison’s HWY Until The End” by Fred Baggen, a new, fresh and updated recollection and guide to Jim Morrison and The Doors fans

“Stronger Than Dirt. Ridin’ Jim Morrison’s HWY Until The End” by Fred Baggen offers personal insights all put together through a dedicated fan perspective as well as from people that were close to The Lizard King, including detailed valuable guides to their music, both official and bootleg releases, as well as to the Paris of Jim Morrison.

Philip Norman “John Lennon: The Life”

With over 500.000 words to read, there may be countless John Lennon’s biographies Philip Norman’s “John Lennon: The Life” is the definitive one

Artist Steve Ditko, the influential creator of Doctor Strange and co-creator of Spider Man dies at age 90

Unlike Stan Lee, Steve Ditko always preferred to live his life away from the spotlight, despite being the creator and co-creator of some of the world’s best known characters including Spider Man, Doctor Strange and The Green Goblin, among many others

Brent Marchant’s book “Third Real: Conscious Creation Goes Back to the Movies” named a finalist at the 12th annual National Indie Excellence Awards competition

The book that offers a different look at how to understand movies, was featured in an article on Pop Expresso on October 2017, the Brent Marchant’s book “Third Real: Conscious Creation Goes Back to the Movies” has been named a finalist in the New Age Nonfiction category of the 12th annual National Indie Excellence Awards competition

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