On Francis Ford Coppola’s 80th birthday, check out his Top 5 films
Francis Ford Coppola was born on April 7, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan. Coppola is best known for creating The Godfather film series starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino.
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The Prince Of Soul, Marvin Gaye was born on this day in 1939
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
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Remembering Ray Manzarek, the legendary and influential founder and keyboardist of 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
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The Queen Of Rock Tina Turner turns 79
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
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Betty Everett was born on this day in 1939
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
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The Tokens’ Jay Siegel turns 79
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
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Iconic “Crocodile Dundee” Paul Hogan turns 79 today
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
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Influential drummer Ginger Baker turns 79
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
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