In 1977 benefiting from BBC’s will to stop the Sex Pistols, Rod Stewart tops the charts with “I Don’t Want to Talk About It”

With his unique raspy vocals, Rod Stewart turned “I Don’t Want to Talk About It” into a song of its own, topping the charts in 1977

The Eagles top the charts with “Hotel California” in 1977

Either an allegory about hedonism, self-destruction, and greed, or simply just a statement about finding your path in life, “Hotel California” remains one of the greatest songs ever made

In 1977 ABBA once again top the charts with “Knowing Me, Knowing You”

By 1977 ABBA were no strangers to success, after delivering a string of hit singles one after another. Their song “Knowing Me, Knowing You” was no exception

Actress Jessica Chastain turns 48 today

Jessica Chastain is an award-winning actress who has gained widespread attention in 2011 for her work in ”The Help,’ ‘Tree of Life’ and ‘Zero Dark Thirty’

Actress Joan Crawford was born on this day in 1905

Joan Crawford was an Oscar-winning actress, dancer, and executive. She was known for films like “Possessed”, “Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?” and “Mildred Pierce”

The Clash releases their debut single “White Riot” on this day in 1977

“White Riot” by The Clash remains one of the best classic Punk Rock examples, the band became one of the best-selling acts to emerge from the British Punk scene

Manfred Mann’s Earth Band Prog Rock version of Springsteen’s “Blinded by the Light” goes No.1 on this day in 1977

“Blinded by the Light” was originally written and released by Bruce Springsteen, but it was through Manfred Mann’s Earth Band that the song went No.1 in 1977

David Bowie releases “Sound and Vision” in 1977

On February 11, 1977, one of David Bowie’s most revolutionary and famous songs, “Sound and Vision,” was the first single to be released from the album “Low,” the Experimental Electronic-Rock adventure of the Berlin period. The back vocals on the song were done by a very special singer

Shakira turns 48 today

Shakira has one of the most impressive music careers of the last 25 years, the hot Colombian singer became worldwide famous during the early 2000’s with the song “Whenever, Wherever” and ever since she’s unbeatable. We look back at her career and some interesting facts about Shakira, on the day she turns 48

The Sex Pistols Punk icon John Lydon aka Johnny Rotten turns 69

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

Revisiting the classic soundtrack to “Saturday Night Fever”

The soundtrack to the 1977 movie “Saturday Night Fever,” made people dance to the unlikely Beethoven’s “Fifth Symphony.” It’s perhaps the greatest Disco album ever made; we revisit the historical record on the day that it started a 24-week run at No.1 on the U.S albums charts

There are absolutely no lows on David Bowie’s masterpiece “Low”

Released on January 14th, 1977, the first album of the famous “Berlin Trilogy,” “Low” was at the date the most experimental and “Avant Garde” of all Bowie’s album

A New Career on a New Town

David Bowie had many lives, that, we all know, and by the late 70’s Ziggy Stardust was no more, we revisit The Berlin Trilogy 1977-1979

The Poetry in “Nevermind the Bollocks Here’s The Sex Pistols”

Yes, there was poetry on the Sex Pistols lyrics, “Nevermind the Bollocks Here’s The Sex Pistols” it’s not merely the biggest Punk album of all time that still serves as a mold for Punk bands and artists, it’s an album that gives you an imagery of what the organic and original Punk movement was through music and lyrics

Spanish duo Baccara reaches No.1 with Disco hit “Yes Sir, I Can Boogie” in 1977

Baccara were a curious case of success, their disco hit “Yes Sir, I Can Boogie” was a tremendous success worldwide in 1977 and it’s one of the thirty all-time singles to have sold 10 million copies or more worldwide

Elton John performs “Crocodile Rock” on the “The Muppet Show” 47 years ago today

When Elton John appeared on “The Muppet Show” episode 214 back on October 25, 1977, he was the first real rock star to host the program, following a string of comedians and country stars

Search And Destroy: 40 Essential Punk Rock Songs

Punk Rock reached the masses in 1977, 47 years ago. Check the list for the 40 Essential songs.

Revisiting David Bowie “”Heroes”” A musical photograph of the cold and grey Berlin

“”Heroes”” was released on October 14th, 1977, as the second album of the “Berlin Trilogy, the album followed the same style of Rock/Electronic fusion that was made in its predecessor “Low,” this was a new Bowie created genre, as the RCA advertisement for the album stated: “There’s Old Wave. There’s New Wave. And There’s David Bowie”

How the Sex Pistols destroyed two contracts with two major record labels and end up a (then) smaller one

In 1976 The Sex Pistols were the hottest Punk band for record labels to sign, but major’s EMI who signed them on October 8th, and A&M dropped them way before the end of their contracts giving small label Virgin the opportunity to sign them for good. Find out why

The surprising fact that connects The Beatles “White Album” and the Sex Pistols “Nevermind The Bollocks Here’s The Sex Pistols”

Besides the great music both albums have, the 1968 acclaimed “The Beatles” and 1977 seminal Punk record “Nevermind the Bollocks Here’s The Sex Pistols” are connected through a very important detail that some people might not be aware of

Remembering the Electric Warrior Marc Bolan on his 77th Anniversary

We look back at the amazing life and career of the charismatic Glam Rock icon T.Rex’s Marc Bolan on his 77th Anniversary

Iggy Pop’s Bizarre Interview on French TV 1977

In 1977 Iggy Pop gave this bizarre interview to French TV where he shows his new Japanese shoes and talks about David Bowie

David Bowie releases “Heroes” in 1977

“Heroes” is a product of Bowie’s experimental “Berlin” period, the track was not a huge hit in the UK or US at the time, but went on to become one of Bowie’s signature songs

Remembering The Electric Warrior Marc Bolan

An absolute icon of Glam Rock, T.Rex’s Marc Bolan passed away 47 years ago on this day. We look back at his life and career

Looking back at Punk icon Johnny Ramone

The Ramones became the most successful American Punk band having developed a cult worldwide during their early years that lasts to this day and Johnny Ramone a vital piece of their distinctive sound

Sex Pistol Steve Jones turns 69 today

One of Punk’s biggest icons, from stealing David Bowie’s equipment to becoming one of Rock’s most influential guitarists, we look back at Jones life

The Sex Pistols co-founder and original bassist Glen Matlock turns 68

Glen Matlock originally co-founded the Sex Pistols, played bass and co-wrote most of their material, though his replacement Sid Vicious end up being the iconic face and brand of the Sex Pistols

The day the Sex Pistols tricked the BBC when they performed “Pretty Vacant” at the Top of the Pops

Despite the protests, the Sex Pistols first appearance on the popular BBC chart show took place on July 21, 1977, where they lip-synced “Pretty Vacant” emphasizing the last syllable…

The King Elvis Presley plays his last concert ever on this day in 1977

On June 26, 1977, 18.000 people had the unique opportunity to witness Elvis Presley’s last concert at the Market Square Arena in Indianapolis. Six weeks later, The King was dead

The emblematic Punk Rock song “God Save The Queen” by the Sex Pistols was released on this day in 1977

Regarded by many of the general public as an assault on Queen Elizabeth II and the monarchy, “God Save The Queen”, the emblematic and controversial Punk Rock song by the Sex Pistols was released on this day in 1977

Eurovision Song Contest 10 Best Winning Songs Of All Time

We’re “All Aboard” as Lisbon, Portugal host the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest. Let’s look back at some of the best winning songs of the past 62 years. We decided to put together a list featuring some of the best winning songs and of the Eurovision Song Contest.