On Francis Ford Coppola’s 80th birthday, check out his Top 5 films

Birthdays Music Spotlight The 1960's The 1970's

The Prince Of Soul, Marvin Gaye was born on this day in 1939

April 2, 2019April 2, 2019 Pop Expresso 0 Comments 1939, 1960's, 1970's, 60's, 70's, Birthdays, Funk, Marvin Gaye, Motown, Music, Pop, Rock, Soul

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 had been his 80th birthday

Birthdays Music Spotlight The 1960's The 1970's The Doors

Remembering Ray Manzarek, the legendary and influential founder and keyboardist of The Doors

February 12, 2019February 12, 2019 Pop Expresso 0 Comments 1939, 1960's, 60's, Birthdays, Classic Rock, Keyboardist, Music, Organist, Psychedelic Rock, Ray Manzarek, Rock, The Doors

Ray Manzarek was the working mastermind behind The Doors, he kept the legacy running during decades after lead singer Jim Morrison’s demise. We look back at his life and career on what would be his 80th Birthday

Birthdays Music Specials Spotlight The 1960's The 1970's The 1980's The 1990's

The Queen Of Rock Tina Turner turns 79

November 26, 2018March 24, 2019 Pop Expresso 0 Comments 1939, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, Birthdays, Ike and Tina, Music, Rock, Soul, Tina Turner

Miss Hot Legs or the righteous Queen of Rock Tina Turner, was born on this day in 1939. We look back at the legendary, iconic and influential singer and performer life and career

Birthdays Music Spotlight The 1950's The 1960's

Betty Everett was born on this day in 1939

November 23, 2018November 24, 2018 Pop Expresso 0 Comments 1939, 50's, 60's, Betty Everett, Birthdays, Pop, R&B, Soul

Betty Everett is mostly remembered for her million-selling hit “The Shoop Shoop Song (It’s in His Kiss)”, the singer was born 79 years ago today

Birthdays Music Spotlight The 1950's The 1960's

The Tokens’ Jay Siegel turns 79

October 20, 2018October 20, 2018 Pop Expresso 0 Comments 1939, 1961, 60's, Jay Siegel, The Lion Sleep Tonight, The Tokens

Jay Siegel is mostly remembered by singing the vocals to the iconic classic Doo-Wop Pop song “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” released in 1961 by The Tokens

Birthdays Movies Spotlight The 1980's

Iconic “Crocodile Dundee” Paul Hogan turns 79 today

October 8, 2018October 8, 2018 Pop Expresso 0 Comments 1939, 80's, Actor, Australia, Birthdays, Crocodile Dundee, Movies, Paul Hogan

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 79 today

Birthdays Music Spotlight The 1960's The 1970's Videos

Influential drummer Ginger Baker turns 79

August 19, 2018August 19, 2018 Pop Expresso 0 Comments 1939, 1960's, 1970's, 60's, 70's, African, Birthdays, Classic Rock, Cream, Drummer, Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, Heavy Metal, Jack Bruce, Jazz, Music, Rock

Ginger Baker, former Cream and Blind Faith member is often regarded as Rock’s first drummer superstar and has had a long, productive and influential career