Sunday, May 10, 2026

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The Legend Of Sid Vicious: Live Fast, Die Young

Sid Vicious perhaps remains the most important Punk Rock icon of all time, but the price he paid for his immortality came earlier when he passed away from an overdose on February 2nd, 1979, in New York, aged only 21. We look back at his life and career on the 69th anniversary of his birth

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The Spanish actress Penélope Cruz celebrates 52 today

Throughout her career, Cruz has collaborated with some of the most celebrated directors in the industry, including Pedro Almodóvar, Woody Allen, and Ridley Scott, among others. Her performances have garnered widespread acclaim and numerous accolades, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress

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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.

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Remembering comedy legend Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle

At the height of his fame, Arbuckle signed a lucrative contract with Paramount Pictures, reportedly worth $1 million annually, underscoring his immense popularity. However, his career took a dramatic downturn in 1921 when he was wrongly accused of the rape and manslaughter of actress Virginia Rappe following a party in San Francisco. Despite being acquitted after three trials, the scandal severely damaged his reputation and led to a de facto ban from the film industry

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Supersister: Looking Back, Naked – An extraordinary, detailed history of the legendary band Supersister and the Dutch underground music scene of the 1960s and 1970s.

The late 1960s and early 1970s were a creative time for rock music. In the Netherlands, an underground scene was bubbling up with bands that still sound fresh and fearless today. Think Focus with their yodeling guitar wizardry or Shocking Blue’s trippy pop-rock hits. Right in the middle of that was Supersister, a group from The Hague that started out as The Provocation before morphing into something far more ambitious and oddball. In this extraordinary music biography, the author Fred Baggen offers to music fans, one of the greatest and most comprehensive music biographies ever.

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Country Joe McDonald 1942-2026

With West Coast Psychedelic Rock band Country Joe & the Fish he released the controversial anti-war anthem “The “Fish” Cheer/I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-to-Die Rag” that became emblematic of the 1960’s Woodstock generation as well as the Vietnam veterans of the 1960’s and 1970’s.

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The Prodigy Top 10 Songs

The Prodigy revolutionized Dance and Techno music and successfully brought an unique mix of Techno, Rock and Metal to the mainstream. Here’s 10 of the very best Prodigy songs

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The Who’s Roger Daltrey turns 82

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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 Neil Sedaka 1939-2026

Throughout his career, Sedaka wrote or co-wrote over 500 songs, with his work recorded by legends like Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley. He passed away at age 86

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George Harrison: The Quiet Beatle

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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 Robert Carradine 1954-2026

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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Kurt Cobain 59th Anniversary Special

A talented artist, songwriter, musician and a passionate advocate for women’s and gay rights, Kurt Cobain left the earthly plan by his own hand on April 8, 1994, at age 27, but today we celebrate his life with a special feature that includes 6 articles to remember Kurt Cobain

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Looking back at 1931’s Dracula

There’s something very sexy and erotic about vampires. It’s probably the intimacy of their assaults and the fact that they traditionally choose to appear in your bedroom in the middle of the night, maybe. But back in 1931, director Tod Browning was pretty direct about bloodsucking as a euphemism for sex in his classic “Dracula”

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The Doors’ Solid Rock of “Morrison Hotel”

On February 9, 1970, The Doors redefine and reinvent themselves with a solid Rock album that was a drastic departure from their previous (and failed) attempt at making orchestral music. We look back at this timeless Rock classic that even inspired the name of a famous restaurant chain

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James Dean – An Unfinished Book

Remembering James Dean on the 95th anniversary of his birth. Like a lot of celebrities of his time, James Dean always carried around a certain aura of mystery that endures to this day. This might be also because of the fact he died young and as we all now know, that is a certain morbid formula to eternity that allows people like Dean to be remembered forever. Explore some facts of Dean’s short life on this article

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Sooner or Later: The great lost power pop song of The Innocents

“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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The Legend of Sid Vicious: Live Fast, Die Young

Sid Vicious perhaps remains the most important Punk Rock icon of all time, but the price he paid for his immortality came earlier when he passed away from an overdose on February 2nd, 1979, in New York, aged only 21. We look back at his life and career on the day that marks the anniversary of his untimely death

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Too Beautiful to Die: The short life of the world’s first supermodel

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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Who was the first recording artist to cover a Beatles song?

Sixty-three years ago, on 11 January 1963, The Beatles released their second single, and the world would never quite be the same again. A few days after its release, it entered the UK charts, buoyed by a television appearance on Thank Your Lucky Stars. Climbing rapidly and continuously over the following weeks, it hit the top spot on the New Musical Express charts on 23 February, giving the band their first UK number one hit (don’t believe the Official Chart Company – it really was a number one hit!). By then, the band had already recorded their first album, and other artists were queuing up to cover their songs. Which leads to a conundrum, and a controversial quiz night question: Who was the first recording artist to cover a Beatles song?

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The Hollywood icon Faye Dunaway celebrates 85

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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The Beach Boys: Holland

Fifty-two years ago on January 8th, The Beach Boys released their Holland LP. Their fourth album since leaving Capitol Records in 1970, it was also the third in a series of albums that had sought to move them away from the sun and surf image that had dogged them since the sixties and to reposition them as a serious, progressive music band.

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David Bowie Birthday Special

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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Brigitte Bardot 1934-2025

Often regarded as “Goddess on Earth” during the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s, Brigitte Bardot was one of the 20th century absolute icons. Her unique style defined an era, and she remained one of the most influential figures ever in Pop Culture and fashion throughout her life.  A symbol of beauty, sex and freedom, Brigitte Bardot passes away at age 91 leaving behind a legacy of iconic films, music and a public image and fashion style that will remain influential.

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The Last Christmas of George Michael

One of the biggest music stars and icons of the last four decades, George Michael left us on Christmas day nine years ago. We look back at his life and career and remember his strong legacy as an artist and human being.

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Fairytale Of New York

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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Remembering the Psychedelic Rock guitar legend James Gurley

James Gurley was one of the San Francisco Psychedelic Rock scene most distinctive guitarists, and with Big Brother and the Holding Company he recorded enduring 1960’s Rock classics such as “Summertime” or “Piece of my Heart”. But the experimental Detroit guitarist had a different life orientation and goal shortly before he moved to San Francisco in the 1960’s

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Jane Fonda Turns 88

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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Rob Reiner 1947-2025

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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Jim Morrison 82nd Anniversary Special

To celebrate the 82nd anniversary of the legendary and iconic Jim Morrison, we’ve put together six articles about his life and work, including a recap of his short but significant life, a quiz, a review of all The Doors six studio albums with Morrison, a collection of his best quotes and more

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Jim Morrison: The Eternal Rock Poet

Together with The Doors he made some of the best and most timeless music in Rock, he lived fast, only 27 years, believing the “road to excess” would lead to the “palace of wisdom.” We look back at his influential life and career

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Remembering the legendary self-proclaimed “Queen Of Rock N’ Roll” Little Richard on his birthday

“Elvis may be the King of Rock and Roll, but I am the Queen. ” Said Little Richard once. One of the founding fathers of Rock and an influential figure in popular music and culture for seven decades, with his dynamic music and charismatic showmanship, he laid the foundation for Rock N’ Roll, his music played a key role in the formation of other popular music genres. We couldn’t imagine Rock music without Little Richard. Born 93 years ago today, we look back at his life and career

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Ben Cooper Halloween Costumes from Yesteryear

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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In 1978 “KISS Meets the Phantom of The Park”

During the Halloween season of 1978 KISS makes their film debut on “KISS Meets the Phantom of The Park,” a TV movie made for NBC that features the band as their stage characters. Despite the bad reviews the movie had ever since its release, it has now attained cult film status

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Remembering Scott Weiland on his birthday

Scott Weiland was one of Rock’s greatest and more distinctive voices over the last 30 years. Together with the Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver he made songs that are now regarded as solid classics such as “Plush” or “Interstate Love Song.” Scott passed away in 2015 at age 48, today he would have turned 58

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Ace Frehley 1951-2025

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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Vampira: The First Glamour Ghoul of Horror

The story of the legendary Vampira Show is a tough one to tell. Only two minutes of the early 1950’s series survive on YouTube, although an episode of the show was reconstructed and released in October 2007. The woman behind the campy, late-night horror hostess Vampira was Maila Nurmi

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The Life and Career of Nico

From Berlin to Chelsea Hotel, model, actress, singer, Warhol Superstar, Rock Star lover, were just some of the roles Nico lived during her short but intense life. She is best remembered as one of The Velvet Underground’s vocalists on their debut album “The Velvet Underground & Nico” but Nico’s stunning songs and solo career left an undeniable influence on modern music. We look back at her life on her 87birthday

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Postcards from Paris: 3. Montmartre – Here lies Dalida…

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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Postcards from Paris: 2. La Sorbonne – Synths, Sax and Situationists

Continuing this week’s special series of 4 Postcards from Paris by the brilliant Gareth Jones, today a dive into the underground music scene of the late 1960s and 1970s. Out of the aftermath of May 1968 emerged a strange and fascinating new music scene in France — a fusion of chanson’s poetic heart, jazz’s improvisational mind, and rock’s electric muscle. From those unlikely parts, an underground genre was born

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Diane Keaton 1946-2025

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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Remembering TV Pioneer Ed Sullivan

“The Ed Sullivan Show” remains the mother of all varieties shows. More than 50 years after its end, the show remains a favorite among Pop Culture fans and culturally relevant. The man behind and in front of the show, Ed Sullivan, one of modern TV pioneers, he passed away on this day in 1974

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The Life and Career of Janis “Pearl” Joplin

She paved the way for the modern female Rock Star, through her attitude, looks and voice, her unique vocals and charisma have placed her on the Rock Stardom Pantheon, we look back at the force of nature that was Janis Joplin who died on this day in 1970

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Remembering “The Killer” Jerry Lee Lewis on his birthday

He was the prototypical Rock Star. Long before the late 60’s and 70’s era of rock stardom excess, Jerry Lee Lewis already was living the wild Rock Star life in the 1950’s. His bad wild boy reputation as well as his non-conventional stage antics that included wild and energetic performances and instrument smash before Rockers did it, earned him the nickname “The Killer”

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The Strange Days of The Doors

The Doors are to this day one of the most influential rock bands that ever existed, no doubt about it, even if you don’t like their music, but their influence spreads beyond rock music. In this article we’ll explore The Doors second album “Strange Days released on September 25th, 1967

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The Life and Career of The Boss

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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Revisiting “In Utero,” Nirvana’s Last Testament

Released officially worldwide on September 21st, 1993, “In Utero” it’s the most corrosive of all Nirvana albums and light years away from its predecessor the successful 1991 “Nevermind” that brought fame to the Seattle band and put them on the lead of the Grunge movement in the early 90’s

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Celebrating Mama Cass Elliot Birthday

Mama Cass Elliot continues to be one of the most popular and iconic pop singers ever. Her recognizable vocals and charisma helped many of The Mamas & The Papas songs achieving a popularity that endures to this day

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The Time The Beatles Went Baroque

The Beatles’ Revolver remains one of the most audacious and sonically diverse collections of music ever to be laid to tape. Following the similarly groundbreaking Rubber Soul released the year prior, Revolver saw the world’s greatest pop band making a brazen statement of musical intent.

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Rick Davies 1944-2025

Rick Davies who gave voice and music to some of Rock’s most popular songs as the co-founder, vocalist and keyboardist of prog rock band Supertramp has passed at age 81

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Larger Than Life

Party animal and animal lover, talented musician and artist, composer and performer, generous friend and passionate lover, Freddie Mercury embodied the Rock N’ Roll mythical excess during his life

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Director Tim Burton turns 67 today

Tim Burton was born in Burbank, California, on August 25, 1958, Burton is known for his dark, gothic, and eccentric horror and fantasy films. To celebrate his birthday, we went back through his entire filmography and ranked his top 10 films.

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Deep Purple’s eternal lead singer Ian Gillian turns 80

It’s a fact, that Ian Gillian will always be regarded as Deep Purple’s eternal lead singer, despite not being a founding member of the band and being replaced twice. But that, doesn’t change that Deep Purple’s most successful and memorable period, was during the years Gillian fronted the band. Between 1970 until his first departure from Deep Purple in 1973, the band reached the pinnacle of their success with a string of four hit albums that remain absolute Hard Rock classics

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Terence Stamp 1938-2025

The legendary actor Terence Stamp, whose career spanned decades and genres, encompassing arthouse projects, mainstream blockbusters, and stage performances, has passed at age 87

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Madonna: The Absolute Queen of Pop 67th Birthday

Madonna Louise Ciccone doesn’t need introductions, the living legend who was born on August 16, 1958, turns an amazing 67th birthday today. We pay tribute to the absolute Queen of Pop with several special features on Pop Expresso including photo galleries, lists of her most defining songs, insights on some of her big hits and also Quizzes

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Remembering David Crosby on his birthday

It seems that David Crosby did it all throughout his life, he was one of the last standing men from the 1960’s Rock and Psychedelic music generation who still released new music and toured but in recent years shortly before he passed in early 2023. Look back briefly at his life and career.

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The Life and Art of Andy Warhol

Born 97 years ago today, Andy Warhol, the artist and creator of Pop Culture, is unquestionably one of the biggest and most influential artists of all times, He remains as contemporary as when he rose to prominence during the 1960’s with his unique Pop Art style that would endure for decades to come.

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Looking back at the influential and iconic Louis Armstrong and five of his best songs

To talk about Pop Culture, Jazz and overall music in the 20th century and not mentioning Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong, would be ignoring history. Born on this day in 1901, Armstrong crossed over race and classes in a highly segregated period of the United States due to his talent as a trumpeter, composer, vocalist, occasional actor and also his charisma and achieved worldwide fame, performing as a household name in legendary stages all over the world throughout his influential career

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82 Licks: Mick Jagger Birthday Special

The life of Mick Jagger blends with the birth of Modern Rock. Jim Morrison of The Doors once called him “A Prince Among Men,” and he remains to this day perhaps the most influential Rocker of all time. We’ve compiled some of Mick Jagger’s and the Rolling Stones highlights of their career on this special to celebrate his birthday, also we included a Rolling Stones lyric quiz.

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Farewell Ozzy

Some obituaries are harder to write than others. With Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne pioneered the heavy metal genre during the 1970s. His unique vocals, mannerisms, legendary lifestyle, and larger-than-life persona made him an icon. He didn’t just write a chapter in the history of rock music—he wrote an entire book. While his rocker image and reality TV fame often overshadowed the man behind the persona, Ozzy was, at his core, a humble and loving individual. He gave generously to charitable causes, including medical research and LGBTQ initiatives, of which he was a dedicated ally. Farewell dear Ozzy.

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The Life and Career Of Nico

From Berlin to Chelsea Hotel, model, actress, singer, Warhol Superstar, Rock Star lover was just some of the roles Nico lived during her short but intense life. She is best remembered as one of The Velvet Underground’s vocalists on their debut album “The Velvet Underground & Nico” but Nico’s stunning songs and solo career left an undeniable influence on modern music. We look back at her life and career 37 years after her untimely passing

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Remembering the Swedish titan of cinematic art Ingmar Bergman

Ingmar Bergman’s ability to probe the human psyche and his innovative narrative techniques have influenced countless filmmakers and offered profound insights into the human experience and his films “The Seventh Seal” and “Wild Strawberries” are considered masterpieces, exploring complex themes of death, faith, and memory

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“Easy Rider”: A timeless portrait of freedom

Released on July 14, 1969, “Easy Rider” it’s an absolute landmark on counterculture and one of the most iconic and memorable movies ever made, it portrays freedom in a way that remains timeless to this day while it still serves as a 1960’s social portrait

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The spectacular Live Aid took place on this day in 1985

Held on July 13, 1985, at simultaneously at Wembley Stadium in London, England and at the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, U.S. Live Aid featured a never-before-seen parade of Pop and Rock artists including Queen, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Madonna, Wham! Elton John, Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, David Bowie and Bob Dylan among many others

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Remembering the Japanese-American actress and performer Tura Satana

Tura Satana’s breakthrough came in 1965 with the role of Varla in Russ Meyer’s “Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!” The film, which did not achieve mainstream success at the time, eventually became a cult classic and her work challenged traditional gender roles and paved the way for future portrayals of strong, independent women in film

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The talented actress Anjelica Huston celebrates 74 today

Her memorable role of Morticia Addams in “The Addams Family” and its sequel remains iconic to this day, but Anjelica Huston’s breakthrough came in 1985 when she delivered a powerful performance in “Prizzi’s Honor,” where her role as Maerose Prizzi earned her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, making her the third generation of her family to win an Oscar, after her father John and grandfather Walter Huston

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Remembering the genius of Alan Wilson

The “Blind Owl” one of the most talented musicians, singers and songwriters of his generation and Canned Heat founder was born on this day in 1943, and between 1969 and 1971 he was the second notable rocker to die at age 27, just over a year after Brian Jones and one month before Jimi Hendrix

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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

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George Michael 62nd Anniversary Special

The Pop icon and legend George Michael would have turned 62 today. To celebrate his life, we’ve put together six articles previously published including album reviews, a quiz, a photo gallery and an intimate look

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Remembering the legendary actor Martin Landau

Landau’s career took off in the 1960s when he starred in the television series “Mission: Impossible” and throughout his 7 decades’career span he also appeared in movies such as Hitchcock’s “North by Northwest,” “Tucker: The Man and His Dream” and “Ed Wood” where his portrayal of Bela Lugosi won him the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor

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Thinking of Françoise Hardy

If France Gall was the ultimate wind-up doll, Sylvie Vartan the fun-loving girl about town and Sheila the good-natured girl next door, then Françoise was the older, wiser sister, happy to let her (long, straight) hair down when the time was right but otherwise content to watch the world, standing (in the latest fashionable attire) slightly apart, off to one side, looking on as the parade passed by

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Boy George: A Pop Chameleon in Photos

Boy George emerged during the early 1980’s from the post-punk movement named New Romantic, through his music and looks he broke down barriers and destroyed prejudice. Take look back at his influential and inspiring career in photographs

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Brian Wilson 1942-2025

Regarded as one of the biggest composers of the 20th century, the Beach Boys co-founder and mastermind Brian Wilson passed away at age 82. Brian was the last survivor of the Wilson brothers that formed the Beach Boys, Carl and Dennis Wilson.

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Sly Stone 1943-2025

The legendary performer passed away at his home in Los Angeles on June 9th at age 82. In 1966, he formed Sly and the Family Stone, a groundbreaking band celebrated for its fusion of soul, rock, psychedelia, and gospel. The group’s diverse, multiracial, and mixed-gender composition mirrored the inclusive messages in their music

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The Songs The Beatles Gave Away

Ever since the Beatles broke up in 1970, fans have spent countless hours imagining what the next album might have been like, if only they had stayed together. Trawl internet chatrooms, blogs and fan sites and you can find dozens, if not hundreds of suggestions.

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The Amazing Miss Grace Jones

Over the last 40 years, many were the artists that were pointed as Queens of Pop, but despite never having scored strings of hits and sold millions of records, the amazing Grace Jones may be the righteous Queen and turns 77 today

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Roy Thomas Baker 1946-2025

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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Clem Burke 1954-1975

In 1975, Burke joined the band Blondie, shortly after its formation by Debbie Harry and Chris Stein. His energetic and versatile drumming became a defining element of the band’s sound, playing on all the Blondie albums and contributing to hits like “Heart of Glass,” “Call Me,” and “One Way or Another.” He passed away at age 70.

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Val Kilmer 1959-2025

One of the most talented actors of his generation, Val Kilmer came to prominence during the 1980’s in movies such as “Top Gun” and solidified his career when he played the role of The Doors singer Jim Morrison in 1991. Val Kilmer passed away on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025, in Los Angeles. His daughter Mercedes Kilmer stated the cause of death as pneumonia. He was 65.

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Richard Chamberlain 1934-2025

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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David Johansen 1950-2025

The frontman of the influential proto-punk and glam rock band New York Dolls, passed away on February 28, 2025, at the age of 75. He was the last surviving member of the band’s original line-up.

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Gene Hackman 1930-2025

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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Roberta Flack 1937-2025

Roberta Flack was the first and the only solo artist to win the Grammy Award for Record of the Year on two consecutive years. She will be remembered by her #1 singles “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” and “Killing Me Softly with His Song” among many others.

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AWAL’s Liv Hanna released a new single, “GOODNIGHT”

Singer-songwriter Liv Hanna closed out 2024 with the starry single, “star signs.” The Dream Pop/Indie Pop song was met with much acclaim. The budding songstress makes her 2025 debut and kicks off the month of love with a lovely new single, “GOODNIGHT.” “GOODNIGHT” is a Hyperpop song with Drum and Bass flair. It marks Liv Hanna’s first dabble into the genre. She masterfully blends Electronic and Pop sounds while showcasing her impeccable vocals.

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Visionary Los Angeles Musician Robbie Gennet Releases New Album, Walking The Wire, Led by Funk-Infused Single “Vacillate”

Kicking off an unprecedented year of releases and performances, ambitious Los Angeles artist, Robbie Gennet, has released his new full-length album, Walking The Wire. His new project will see the talented multi-instrumentalist releasing a total of 10 self-produced albums in 2025, in conjunction with fully realized live shows and performances throughout the year.

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So long, Marianne: Marianne Faithfull 1946-2025

The singer and actress Marianne Faithfull was one of the biggest and most enduring 1960’s icons. She first came to prominence in 1964 with the Jagger/Richards penned “As Tears Go By” and shortly after became Mick Jagger’s steady girlfriend for over three years and the Rolling Stones muse, until drug addiction stroke her life costing her voice, but her career remained intact as she found her unique way to successfully adapt her “new” vocals to new music after that incident, resulting in a celebrated and influential career that lasted 6 decades. Marianne Faithfull passed away at age 78 in London, England on January 30th

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David Lynch 1946-2025

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 passed away on January 15, 2025, at the age of 78, due to complications from emphysema.

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George Harrison: The Quiet Beatle

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 23 years after his passing in 2001

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Tony Todd 1954-2024

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. He passed away at age 69

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Quincy Jones 1933-2024

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. He passed away on November 3rd at age 91

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Paul Di´Anno 1958-2024

The original vocalist of Iron Maiden passed away at age 66. His raw vocal delivery and rebellious punk attitude and energy injected a sense of urgency and authenticity into the band’s early recordings, including their self-titled debut album

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Kris Kristofferson 1936-2024

The legendary singer-songwriter and actor Kris Kristofferson passed away at age 88. Among countless successful songs, Kristofferson penned the classic “Me and Bobby McGee”, which became his most well-known hit, but for a while, music wasn’t the direction he was following during his early years. We look back at Kristofferson’s life and career.

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James Earl Jones 1931-2024

One of the most iconic and respected actors in history and with a career spanning over seven decades, James Earl Jones passed away on September 9, 2024, at the age of 93

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Liv Hanna releases the single “Proud of Yourself”

Liv Hanna once again enlisted renowned producer Flex to produce “Proud of Yourself.” Flex was responsible for the production of Liv Hanna’s most recent record, “TEASE ME.” The masterful, heartfelt lyrics were entirely penned by Liv Hanna. “Proud of Yourself” is a piano-driven ballad that teeters between Alt-Pop, Dark Pop, Indie Pop, and Pop Rock

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Alain Delon 1935-2024

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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John Mayall 1933-2024

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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Shannen Doherty 1971-2024

Doherty’s breakthrough came in 1990 when she was cast as Brenda Walsh on the iconic teen drama “Beverly Hills, 90210.” In 2015, Doherty was diagnosed with breast cancer, a battle she faced with remarkable courage and openness

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Shelley Duvall 1949-2024

The actress Shelley Duvall, that gained mainstream recognition with her iconic role as Wendy Torrance in Stanley Kubrick’s horror classic “The Shining,” has died at the age of 75 just a few days after her birthday. She died in her sleep of complications from diabetes at her home in Blanco, Texas on July 11th, said her partner Dan Gilroy

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Donald Sutherland 1935-2024

The Canadian actor Donald Sutherland’s career, spanning over six decades, was marked by an impressive range of performances across film and television. He passed on June 20, 2024 at age 88 following a long illness

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Françoise Hardy 1944-2024

The French singer, songwriter, and actress Françoise Hardy has passed at age 80. 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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Steve Albini 1962-2024

His work as a producer yielded some of the most iconic albums in alternative music history, among them are Nirvana’s “In Utero,” Pixies’ “Surfer Rosa,” and PJ Harvey’s “Rid of Me”

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Celebrated New Orleans-based singer songwriter Lynn Drury is releasing her 10th album of original songs, High Tidevia NolaAmerica on CD, digital download and streaming.

High Tide showcases Drury’s songwriting talents and is further proof that she is in prime form and far from ready to be put out to pasture. Captivating, edgy and sweet, her distinct voice and melodies get in your head and under your skin – sultry, hot and funky, they stick to you and with you like a long night out on the town. There’s a little bit of something for everyone in her catchy tunes.

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The Children… – veterans of such notable ensembles as Swans and Cop Shoot Cop among others – are releasing their second album A Sudden Craving on Erototox Decodings on 12” LP vinyl and digital download.

The resulting music is raw, prickly balm for the soul. An atmospheric montage of aggrieved ballads, plaintive anthems and jagged rockers that couldn’t possibly exist discretely, the essential pieces of an enveloping tapestry that bleeds into itself, cursed and then transfigured.

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Singer, songwriter, and performer Stephen Bluhm who is releasing his sublime second album Out of the Nowhere. Into the Here.

Recorded, mixed, and produced by Bluhm and featuring a host of gifted guest musicians, the orchestral opus is an elaborate aural feast of strings, horns, flutes, piano, reed instruments, and other timelessly evocative musical sounds — ambitious, but intimate and confiding as well. Out of the Nowhere. Into the Here is being released on 12” LP vinyl, CD, digital download, streaming platforms and 2xCD set including both vocal and instrumental versions.

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Melanie Safka 1947-2024

The famed folk singer Melanie Anne Safka-Schekeryk passed away on January 23, she leaves a legacy that includes some of the most famous folk songs of the 20th century. 

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50 Unexpected Christmas Albums Covers created by AI

The AI revolution has begun. Although it’s not perfect yet, it offers us a glimpse into the future and, occasionally, a good laugh. Here are 50 humorous fictional Christmas albums from artists like David Bowie, Nick Cave, The Doors, Courtney Love, Joy Division, Marilyn Manson, Rammstein, Sid Vicious, and Cradle of Filth.

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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.

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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.

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Vince Treanor: The Man Behind The Doors

Vince Treanor, the Road Manager of the legendary band The Doors, played an important role throughout the band’s career from 1967 to 1972. He stood directly behind the band on stage, built custom equipment, and was in charge of how audiences heard The Doors live. In this exclusive interview, Vince lifts a fraction of the veil on his upcoming memoir “Behind the Doors,” one of the year’s most revealing books in which he writes down what no other man could within The Doors.

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New Song by George McCrae in duet with Lynda Law

Renowned R&B/Soul and Disco sensation George McCrae is about to be heard again on radio and seen on TV with a new song, a duet called “Step Into My Heart”, sung with and also written by Lynda Law. 2024 will mark the 50th anniversary of his smash hit “Rock Your Baby” and George is still going strong with this new song release on July 7, 2023

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Interview: Former Yell! singer Daniel James talks about his perspective on the sucess of his latest song “Set Your Spirit Free 2o23”

Daniel James, who had the Top 10 hit “Instant Replay” in the UK charts in 1990 as part of the duo Yell, recently released a new song, “Set Your Spirit Free 2o23” which reached number 3 on Mike Reads Heritage Chart last July. Daniel James is a one man show and he talked to David Warren of Pop Expresso about his career and future plans in music, radio and TV, sharing unique and personal insights.

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Actor and comedian Paul Reubens dies at age 70

Paul Reubens, the actor and comedian who created the iconic character Pee-wee Herman, died Sunday night after a private bout of cancer. He was 70. “Please accept my apology for not going public with what I’ve been facing the last six years,” wrote Reubens in a statement posted to Instagram after his death.

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Sinead O’Connor 1966-2023

Sinead O’Connor came to prominence during the early 90’s with the smash hit “Nothing Compares 2 U”, and she had one of the most distinctive voices in music. Today, the famous and controversial Irish singer passed away at age 56.

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Tony Bennett 1926-2023

He was one of the last surviving living legends of the golden crooning and jazz era and never thought of retiring, he continued as prolific as ever and also outspoken until the day he died, Tony Bennett dies at age 96 and leaves us with a golden and uncompromised legacy in music.

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Goodbye Jane B.

With a contrast of a boyish body together with female style and beauty, Jane Birkin became famous during the late 1960′ where she first emerged as a model and actress from the Swinging London scene and ended up in Paris as a singer, muse and partner of Serge Gainsbourg. She passed away on the morning of July 17th in Paris at age 76. The world loses an absolute cultural icon

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The Queen Of Rock, Tina Turner 1939-2023

Tina Turner has left. A voice and figure that crossed through several generations in a planetary scale, an example of strength, talent and perseverance, irreplaceable and unique. The sad news arrived on May 24th, 2023. The Queen of Rock left and she leaves behind a valuable and influential body of work, a place that can’t ever be filled by anyone else, anywhere in the world.

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In praise of Del Shannon

A driving guitar. An other-worldly keyboard solo. A powerful, ballsy voice, breaking into a piercing falsetto. An eternal, lost love lyric. “Runaway” It’s one of the most recognisable rock ‘n’ roll songs on the planet, a golden oldie that no golden oldie show could ever be complete without. Emerging three years ahead of the British Invasion, Del Shannon has been (unfairly) miscast by history as a fifties throwback.

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Burt Bacharach, 1928-2023

Burt Bacharach and Hal David were perhaps the missing link, the tandem who rode the bridge from the old world to the new, bringing old-fashioned songcraft into the heart of the sixties pop revolution and crafting dozens of enduring classics along the way

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The Ed Sullivan Show Releases Previously Unreleased Louis Armstrong Video Clips

These clips were never shown since the original broadcasts and capture Satchmo at his effusive best, one of which shows the jazz maestro and opera star Robert Merrill performing a Medley (“Vesti la giubba” and “Honeysuckle Rose”) on the episode that aired on April 17, 1955. Another new clip that was originally broadcast on CBS Network on May 15, 1955, features Armstrong alongside Gary Crosby delivering a performance of “Struttin With Some Barbecue.”

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David Crosby 1941-2023 

It seems that David Crosby did it all throughout his life, he was one of the last standing men from the 1960’s Rock and Psychedelic music generation who still released new music and toured but in recent years, news about his health condition weren’t favorable. He passed at age 81 on January 19th, 2023. Look back briefly at his life and career.

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Adios, Renée, and thanks…

The Australian music industry was left a poorer place this week with the unexpected and devastating news of the passing of Renée Geyer at the terribly young age of 69. For fifty years, Renée was the yardstick against which other singers could measure themselves and would usually come up wanting. Bold, defiant, nobody’s fool, Renée blazed a trail for others to follow, although few could do so as soulfully and powerfully as she.

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Remembering the legendary Gina Lollobrigida 1927-2023

During the 1950’s and early 1960’s Gina Lollobrigida was considered often one of the most beautiful women in the world. The Italian’s actress sex symbol status boosted her career, a successful run co-starring with some of the best and most legendary actors of all time. Gina Lollobrigida dies at age 95, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy and the memory as one of the most popular figures of modern history.

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Remembering Lisa Marie Presley 1968-2023

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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Remembering the rock legend Jeff Beck 1944-2023

2023 begins with a sad note as the legendary Jeff Beck passes at age 78. Beck, who rose to stardom during the 1960’s as both a solo artist and a member of The Yardbirds, became a guitar legend during the early stage of his acclaimed and awarded career

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Farewell to the Punk Queen Vivienne Westwood

The famed and influential fashion designer who helped to boost the Punk movement during the 1970’s and subsequently the New Romantic one in the early 1980’s, has passed at age 81, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy in fashion and pop culture. We look back briefly at her life and career

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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.

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Remembering Kirstie Alley

She was one of the most popular screen figures throughout the 1980’s and 1990’s appearing in memorable films such as “Look Who’s Talking.” She died yesterday at age 71

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Goodbye to Christine McVie 

One of the most acclaimed and influential performers and songwriters over the last 50 years, the Fleetwood Mac legend leaves us with a rich body of work including songs such as “Everywhere”, “Little Lies” and “Don’t Stop”

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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.

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“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

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Jerry Lee Lewis dies at age 87

He was the prototypical Rock Star. Long before the late 60’s and 70’s era of rock stardom excess, Jerry Lee Lewis already was living the wild Rock Star life in the 1950’s. His bad wild boy reputation as well as his non conventional stage antics that included wild and energetic performances and instrument smash before Rockers did it, earned him the nickname “The Killer”. He passed today at age 87 in his house in Memphis.

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Remembering Robbie Coltrane

He will always be remembered as Harry Potter’s Hagrid, but the career of Robbie Coltrane, who passed away yesterday at age 72, was rich in countless memorable roles on film and TV for more than 40 years

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Goodbye to Angela Lansbury

One of the most dearest actresses in the screen, that crossed through several generations of fans, Angela Lansbury died peacefully during her sleep at age 96, in her Los Angeles house on Tuesday

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Jerry Lee Lewis, The Killer Turns 87

He was the prototypical Rock Star. Long before the late 60’s and 70’s era of rock stardom excess, Jerry Lee Lewis already was living the wild Rock Star life in the 1950’s. His bad wild boy reputation as well as his non conventional stage antics that included wild and energetic performances and instrument smash before Rockers did it, earned him the nickname “The Killer”, today, he turns 87

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Remembering the Easy Rider Peter Fonda

The younger brother of Jane Fonda, son of Henry Fonda, father of Bridget Fonda and 1960’s counterculture icon passed away on the 16th of August 2019. During his lifetime Fonda contributed not only to movies but also supporting Rock bands and artists during the 1960’s and even inspired The Beatles to write a famous line in a song

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The Ed Sullivan Show Youtube Channel Marks Milestone With 250 Million Views

The official YouTube channel of The Ed Sullivan Show has crossed more than 250 million views. The long-running variety show expanded its reach exponentially via a global digital rights agreement between UMe and SOFA Entertainment Inc. with more than 200 million views since June 2020. The library encompasses the show’s historic 23-year primetime run on CBS. Scores of rarities were made available digitally for the first-time including iconic entertainers and influential figures from just about every category of cultural relevance, including music, comedy, sports, film, dance and opera.

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Announcing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II will kick off a new era for the franchise when it releases worldwide on Friday, October 28. Players will experience what made Task Force 141 become the iconic and legendary squad that it is, featuring familiar heroes and new allies who will be challenged to work together in missions across Europe, Asia and the Americas.

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Alec John Such 1951-2022 – Remembering the Bon Jovi co-founder and bassist who passed away today at age 70

The co-founder and former bassist of Bon Jovi was responsible for booking Jon Bon Jovi & The Wild Ones before joining the band himself as a bassist back in 1982. From 1982 to 1994, Alec John Such achieved global fame and scored with the band some of their most memorable songs including “Livin’On A Prayer”, “You Give Love A Bad Name”, “Bad Medicine”, “I’ll Be There For You”, “Bed of Roses” “Runaway” and “Always”

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Andy Fletcher 1961-2022. Remembering the Depeche Mode co-founder and keyboardist

As a co-founder and member of one of the world’s most popular and influential bands, Depeche Mode, Andy Fletcher’s career was filled with countless hit songs including “Just Can’t Enough”, “Strangelove”, “Enjoy The Silence”, “Personal Jesus”, “Dream On”, “Master and Servant” and “Everything Counts”. Fletcher died from natural causes at his home on 26 May 2022, aged 60. We look back at his career.

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Friday The 13th Horror Special

Friday 13th, it’s always a special date when it comes to superstition.  On Popular culture has been the subject of movies, books, songs and much more. In case you want to play safe and don’t leave home on Friday 13th, we suggest you to browse through our special! We’ve compiled 6 creepy articles including quizzes and lists!

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Taylor Hawkins dies at age 50

Taylor Hawkins rose to international stardom as the drummer of the Foo Fighters in 1997, and was one of the most popular musicians of the last two decades, he died in Colombia, where he was currently touring with the band

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Former Screaming Trees lead singer Mark Lanegan dies at 57

The Grunge scene lost another one of its founding voices, Mark Lanegan, singer for the seminal Grunge band Screaming Trees has has died at age 57 at home in Ireland on February 22. Lanegan, now sadly joins the “cursed” group of Grunge rock singers who have prematurely died, including the Seattle scene Andrew Wood, Kurt Cobain, Layne Staley, Chris Cornell and the Californian scene Scott Weiland of the Stone Temple Pilots.

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The Rolling Stones play their first show without Charlie Watts at a private event hosted at Massachusetts’ Gillette Stadium 

It is not the first time in the Stones long history that they had to face the unexpected and the loss of a member. The original line up, who featured the founder Brian Jones, ended in 1969, and throughout the years, other members of the band, official and unofficial ones, left the Stones stage, some passed, and some simply left. On September 20, 2021, the Stones played a private concert which saw the debut of drummer Steve Jordan replacing the irreplaceable Charlie Watts. Watch some clips of the show and look back at some of the biggest Stones’ losses over the years.

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CALL OF DUTY®: VANGUARD TO LAUNCH NOVEMBER 5

All-New Call of Duty Delivers World War II Like Never Before; Seamless Integration with New Warzone Experience Later This Year; Offers Players the Complete Package. Check the article for more information, a trailer and new images from the upcoming Call of Duty

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Call of Duty: Vanguard live in-game

At 10:30 AM Pacific Time on August 19, the Battle of Verdansk will begin in Call of Duty®: Warzone. Those who join the battle will experience the worldwide reveal of Call of Duty: Vanguard live in-game

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“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.

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Two incredible ‘80s Action Heroes are crashing Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Call of Duty: Warzone and Call of Duty: Mobile this week with an unmissable and explosive mid-season update

It’s time to travel back to the 1980’s with two of the most iconic characters of that decade The ’80s Action Heroes event kicks off with limited-time bundles and game modes, in addition to the weapons, maps, and other features already expected during this season. This content will be live on May 19 at 9 PM PT, following updates to Black Ops Cold War on May 18 at 9 PM PT, in Warzone on May 19 at 9 PM PT and in Call of Duty: Mobile on May 20 at 5pm PT.

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An interview with former Yell! singer Daniel James

After a hiatus of several years, Daniel James has returned to music with the new self-penned single “Set Your Spirit Free”, a positive message inspired by coming out of the lockdown. In this exclusive interview, James recalls some of his memories as a Pop music star in the 1980’s, working with Mike Stock and Matt Aitken, of the iconic team Stock, Aitken and Waterman, being signed to Fanfare records through Simon Cowell, meeting and working with legendary music publisher Dick Leary and even some curiosity stories about how George Michael’s late sister Melanie once dyed his hair blond. He also candidly talks about music and acting and his views on today’s music industry.

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The Simple Radicals & Che-val Release Intoxicating Version of Jefferson Airplane’s Iconic Song “White Rabbit”

Jefferson Airplane’s “White Rabbit” is arguably one of the most iconic and recognizable songs in rock history, even landing on Rolling Stone’s Top 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. Now, amidst the backdrop of a global pandemic, a renewed interest in psychedelic culture and social activism, The Simple Radicals and Che-val have teamed up to release their version of the timeless classic.

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The recording studio wizard Phil Spector passes at age 81 from COVID-related complications – Listen to 10 of his essential studio masterpieces

There are cases that the end of man’s life should not define or obliterate his legacy and talent. 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. Phil Spector has passed at age 81 while serving a sentence for murder, but here, we remember his precious bold legacy to music.

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The Hollywood’s Golden Age legend Olivia de Havilland says goodbye at age 104

Olivia de Havilland passed away at age 104 on July 26. The Hollywood legendary British actress, first came to prominence in 1935 as a screen couple with Errol Flynn in adventure films including “The Adventures of Robin Hood” and also starred on the 1939 cult classic “Gone with the Wind” and was among the last surviving movie stars of the “Hollywood’s Golden Age”

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(Re)discovering the timeless sounds and voice of Keith Relf

“All The Falling Angels” is a collection of songs by Keith Relf which include not only his solo singles but also several unreleased songs and demos which were recorded between 1965 and 1976. On this album you will find the true essence of of Relf’s solo career, where he experimented with folk, classical, electronic and psychedelic music, leaving behind the R&B that defined the Yardbirds early year

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Little Richard, the farewell to an absolute legend at age 87

An influential figure in popular music and culture for seven decades, with his dynamic music and charismatic showmanship, Little Richard laid the foundation for Rock N’ Roll, his music played a key role in the formation of other popular music genres, including soul and funk. Little Richard influenced numerous singers and musicians across musical genres and he was a pioneer on the Rock N’ Roll lifestyle, on the aesthetic of Rock concerts and wardrobe. We couldn’t imagine Rock music without Little Richard. Look back at the life and career of the self-proclaimed Queen of Rock N’Roll

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The legendary self-proclaimed “Queen Of Rock N’ Roll” Little Richard turns 87 today

“Elvis may be the King of Rock and Roll, but I am the Queen. ” said Little Richard once. An influential figure in popular music and culture for seven decades, with his dynamic music and charismatic showmanship, he laid the foundation for Rock N’ Roll, his music played a key role in the formation of other popular music genres. We couldn’t imagine Rock music without Little Richard. He celebrates 87 years old today, we look back at his life and career

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Madonna: The Absolute Queen Of Pop 60th Birthday

Madonna Louise Ciccone doesn’t needs introductions, the living legend who was born on August 16, 1958 turns an amazing 60th birthday today. We pay tribute to the absolute Queen of Pop with several special features on Pop Expresso including photo galleries, lists of her most defining songs, insights on some of her big hits and also Quizzes

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Jim Morrison 74th Anniversary Special

To celebrate the 74th anniversary of the legendary and iconic Jim Morrison, we’ve put together six articles about his life and work, including a recap of his short but significant life, a quiz, a review of all The Doors six studio albums with Morrison, a collection of his best quotes and more

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