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Tiny Tim passed away 28 years ago today

Mostly famous for his rendition of “Tip Toe Through the Tulips”, Tiny Tim passed away 28 years ago today in 1996

Why was the amazing “The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus” only released 28 years later after it was filmed

One of Rock’s finest moments, the TV special “The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus” was projected by The Rolling Stones to be a blend of Rock music and Circus acts and as a promotion for their album “Beggars Banquet,” featuring a parade of Rock stars such as John Lennon, Yoko Ono, The Who and Eric Clapton among others. However, the band shelved the film until 1996…find out why

Deep Blue Something “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” reaches No.1 in 1996

“Breakfast At Tiffany’s” was the Deep Blue Something’s Only No.1 hit and most famous song, contrary to what it seems the lyrics were not inspired by the famous 1961 movie. Find out what movie really inspired this 90’s classic

The Prodigy get their first No.1 with the inflaming “Firestarter” in 1996

The Alternative Techno band The Prodigy set the charts on fire during the late 1990’s, starting with their worldwide hit, “Firestarter”

Oasis hit No.1 at the UK singles charts in 1996 with the “beatlesque” “Don’t Look Back In Anger”

Released on 19 February 1996 as the fifth single from their 1995 album, “(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?”, the “beatlesque” “Don’t Look Back In Anger” became one of Oasis’s signature songs

The story behind the George Michael’s No.1 Hit “Jesus To A Child”

On January 29th, 1996, “Jesus To A Child” became his first solo single to enter the UK chart at number one. Read the story behind one of George Michael’s most beautiful songs

Stone Temple Pilots TV Performances 1993-1996

One of the best Stone Temple Pilots periods, remember Scott Weiland and the band at their peak in this cool video compilation that ranges from MTV performances to David Letterman.