Elvis Presley still holds his title as the King of Rock N’ Roll even over 47 years after his untimely death, celebrate Elvis’s life, on the day of his 90th Anniversary by looking at some of his best and most iconic photos
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Sam Phillips had a pivotal role on the initial success of Rock N’ Roll music during the 1950’s with his label Sun Records, that served as a launching platform for Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Ike Turner among others, we look back at some of the highlights of Sun Records history on his 102nd anniversary
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Bo Diddley created a signature guitar playing style that keeps influencing Rock music to this day and influenced artists from Buddy Holly to the New York Dolls. We look back at the career of one of the most influential Rock guitarists of all time on his birthday
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She’s one of the biggest and most legendary cinema divas from Hollywood’s golden period, Ava Gardner was the star of many movies that she graced with her beauty and glamour, we look back briefly at her life and career
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One of the most legendary singers of all time, Édith Piaf was born in Paris on this day in 1915, with songs such as “La Vie En Rose” she obtained international success and notoriety, we recap her life and career
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The influential singer and songwriter Roy Orbison left a more than thirty years legacy of absolute music classics such as “Crying,” “In Dreams,” “Oh Pretty Woman” and “You Got It.” On December 6th, 1988, Orbison passed away suddenly at the age of 52. We recap his life and career
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The legendary Rocker was never too shy to speak his mind whatever was his state of spirit or mind. Here’s 12 of his best quotes
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Hugh Hefner passed away in 2017 at age 91, leaving behind the Playboy legacy he started in December 1953. Take a look at some of the pages of the 1st Playboy magazine issue
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With his TV show American Bandstand, Dick Clark introduced and promoted an impressive number of new Rock, Pop and Soul artists from the 1950’s throughout the 1980’s. He was born on this day in 1929
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Betty Everett is mostly remembered for her million-selling hit “The Shoop Shoop Song (It’s in His Kiss),” the singer was born 85 years ago today
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In 1955 Bo Diddley became the first Rock Star to be banned from The Ed Sullivan Show, find out why
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Originally recorded by Big Joe Turner, “Shake Rattle and Roll” gave Bill Haley and His Comets his first Top 10 single on November 11th, 1954
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Despite his controversial personal life, Ike is considered an influential Rock N’ Roll pioneer, with Tina Turner he scored several hit songs during the 1960’s and 1970’s that remain enduring Rock classics
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“Great Balls of Fire” by Jerry Lee Lewis was released on November 3rd, 1957, on Sun Records, despite turning 67 years old today, it remains a solid Rock classic
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Vintage pin-ups from this era featuring sexy witches and gals with pumpkins, ghosts and the like. Halloween pin-ups featuring Hollywood starlets with spooky shadows, glowing jack-o-lanterns, and peeping scarecrows!
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Pop artist Roy Lichtenstein was born on this day 101 years ago
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John Lennon said once “If you tried to give rock and roll another name, you might call it ‘Chuck Berry.” Today on his birthday we remember the legendary and influential Rocker
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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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A true Rock N’ Roll classic, “Wake Up Little Susie” by The Everly Brothers reached No.1 on the U.S singles charts on October 14th, 1957
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“All About Eve” was released on this day on October 13th, 1950.This is perhaps the first film with an attitude we today would call modern. Check our review for it
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“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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He’s considered one of the worst movie directors ever, but his movies are authentic masterpieces of Cinema such as 1959 “Plan 9 From Outer Space.” Ed Wood was born on this day in 1924
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Featuring Rock Hudson, Elizabeth Taylor and James Dean, this Epic sends a very important message concerning racism and civil rights that still speaks to people today
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Rock N’ Roll legend Eddie Cochran was born on October 3, 1938, and despite his untimely death at a young age, his legacy in Rock music is immense, maybe one of the biggest ones is being the man that got John Lennon and Paul McCartney together to form a band
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Today marks the 69th anniversary of James Dean’s death. We look back at his short life and career and find what still makes him relevant to this day
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The 1950’s band Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers were the mold for similar bands to come such as The Jackson 5, their 1956 hit “Why Do Fools Fall in Love” is still remembered to this day, Frankie Lymon the group’s most memorable member died prematurely at only 25 years old in 1968
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During his short life of only 24 years old, James Dean was photographed hundreds of times. His influence on fashion, attitude, beauty and style is timeless. We put up together these 72 stunning photos of James Dean on this gallery
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These images are part of a collective Pop Culture imagery and a strong legacy from Hugh Hefner
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Often regarded as “Goddess on Earth” during the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s due to her beauty and an absolute Pop Culture icon, Brigitte Bardot is 90 today and we look back at the career
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Check the amazing Brigitte Bardot photo gallery, an absolute sex symbol, fashion and pop culture icon!
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One of Soul’s most recognizable voices, Ben E. King had several hit songs that stands the test of time such as “Stand by Me” and “Save The Last Dance for Me,” we look back at his career
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One of the biggest hosts in TV history, a talent hunter and star maker, sometimes controversial, Ed Sullivan was born on this day in 1901. We look back at The Ed Sullivan show history
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One of Roy Orbison’s signature songs, “Oh, Pretty Woman” the song was honored with a Grammy Hall of Fame Award and was named one of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll, it had a resurgence in 1990 when it was used as the title song for the movie “Pretty Woman”
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Paul Newman rose to fame during the 1950’s as one of Hollywood’s most talented actors, that together with his good looks earned him worldwide fame, he passed away on this day in 2008
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Why music critic Garry Mulholland writes, that Elvis Presley’s Rock classic “Jailhouse Rock’ was always a queer lyric, in both senses”? Find out now!
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One of Buddy Holly’s signature songs and an absolute Rock classic climbed to the top of the charts on this day in 1957
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Among friends and fellow musicians, he preferred being called “Brother Ray,” but he was often referred to as “The Genius.” The influential Ray Charles would have been 94 today. We look back at his career
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We created a Top 10 list of Autumn songs to celebrate the Autumn Equinox with music. Check our list now
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The composer of “I Only Have Eyes for You,” “Jeepers Creepers” and “That’s Amore” wrote over 800 songs between 1918 and 1981, publishing over 500 of them. He died on this day in 1981
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One of the most sensual and glamorous actresses from Hollywood’s golden age, the Italian Diva Sophia Loren turns 90 today
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Greta Garbo was the very definition of the word, “Star”, the Diva was born on this day in 1905
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“A Streetcar Named Desire” was released on September 18th in 1951 and it is still a fascinating, wrenching character study
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Remembering the legendary Blues Master B.B King on his 98th Birthday
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Remembering the eternal Hollywood Diva Lauren Bacall
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Don’t Be Cruel” written by famed composer Otis Blackwell. One of Presley’s signature songs, it went on to become also one of his best-selling singles, by 1961 sales had exceeded 6 million
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Today marks the 21st anniversary of the passing of legendary country musician and icon Johnny Cash. We take a look back at his life and career
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Made mainly to capitalize on Haley’s success and the popularity of his multimillion-selling recording “Rock Around the Clock”, the movie takes credit as the first ever Rock N’ Roll musical
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Elvis who had been refused before by Ed Sullivan, known already back then as not being too comfortable with the new Rock N’ Roll acts on his show makes his first appearance on September 9th, 1956
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Find out why this was the song that allowed Berry Gordy to start Motown
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We look back at the life of one of England’s greatest comedians Peter Sellers
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Celebrating the life of one of Rock’s most influential musicians on his 88th Birthday
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Mae West was one of the first cinematic sex symbols, blonde bombshells and vamps, with an image she cultivated during over 7 decades and endures to this day, iconic as ever
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Filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock was nicknamed the “Master of Suspense” for employing a kind of psychological suspense in his films, producing a distinct viewer experience.
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“Alright, Mr. DeMille, I’m ready for my close-up.” was heard by audiences for the first time on August 10, 1950. Starring Gloria Swanson in her signature role, “Sunset Boulevard”, this Billy Wilder and Charles Brackett “Film Noir” masterpiece, it’s an essential movie to watch
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With “I Love Lucy” she became one of TV’s biggest stars ever and also went on to take another historically important role for TV history
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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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Anka is one of the most popular and famous singers and songwriters of the 20th century, and his big break came in 1957 with the release of his first major hit, “Diana” written when he was just 15 years old
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After being rejected by The Ed Sullivan Show, the wild Rocker was finally invited to appear on TV, it happened on July 28, 1957, at The Steve Allen Show where he played “Whole Lot of Shakin’ Going On”
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She remains one of the most memorable Hollywood actresses of all time, a symbol from one of the most appreciated movie history eras with several timeless classics, and her untimely death, a mystery. Remember this timeless Hollywood icon born 86 years ago today
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Written and originally performed by blues singer Arthur Crudup in 1946 as “That’s All Right, Mama”, “That’s All Right” became Elvis Presley’s first single. It was released by Sun Records on July 19, 1954
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Look back at the career and legacy of the original Shock Rocker “Screamin’ Jay” Hawkins today that marks his 95th birthday
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Despite it’s cultural influence “Rock Around The Clock”, the song bear a very close similarity to several songs written years before, learn which ones and also more about the background of this Rock classic
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The legendary Bill Haley was born on this day in 1925, he is still often referred and remembered as “The first Rock ‘n’ Roll star”, all started in 1953 with “Rock Around the Clock”
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Willie Dixon has influenced and continues to influence generations of Blues and Rock artists. His songs have been covered extensively since the 1960’s by some of the most important artists and bands and he is one of the most important important links between the Blues and Rock
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The world knew him as Colonel Tom Parker, the mighty manager of Elvis Presley, but, he was born in the Netherlands with a total different identity and name, that he hide for decades and proved to even have a negative influence on Elvis Presley’s tours
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Judy Garland’s enduring colorful image projected in “The Wizard of Oz” gave her fame, success and made her a legend, but the life that followed after that, was less colorful
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Howlin’ Wolf stands as one of the best Chicago Blues artists ever and several of his songs, including “Spoonful”, “Little Red Rooster” or “Back Door Man”, became both blues and rock staples
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Actor, singer and comedian, Dean Martin, the voice of “That’s Amore” and member of the “Rat Pack” was born 107 years ago today
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Allen Ginsberg vigorously opposed militarism, economic materialism, and sexual repression, he was a pioneer on Gay rights and inspired music artists such as Bob Dylan, Patti Smith or Jim Morrison. We look back at the life of this legendary poet
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Vincent Price was born on May 27, 1911, in St. Louis, Missouri. Although Price initially began his film career as a character actor, he transitioned easily into the over the top roles he would become illustrious for in pop culture
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Ritchie Valens had one of Rock music’s shortest and tragic careers, lasting only 8 months, but during that period, the young Rocker scored a string of memorable hit songs that solidified his legend status.
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Though The Everly Brothers were already a pretty much established act by 1958, the success of “All I Have To Do Is Dream” solidified their status as one of the most influential Rock groups ever
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One of Elvis Presley’s absolute classics, the single “Heartbreak Hotel” was his first No.1, it peaked to the top of the charts on May 5, 1956
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Link Wray was the first guitarist to discover the potential of the electric guitar distortion and the power chord. His seminal 1958 song “Rumble” opened the way to the emergence of Punk and Hard Rock
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Ella Fitzgerald was born in Virginia but was raised in New York where she gained a taste for Jazz music. The Queen of Jazz was born on this day in 1917
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With a blending of Country music and Rock N’ Roll together with his eerie vocals, Roy Orbison created an unique and sometimes haunting signature sound that has influenced several artists over the years
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Celebrate Bettie Page’s anniversary by remembering the Queen of Pinups at her very best in these 23 photographs
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Known as “Lady Day”, Billie Holiday was born in 1915 and despite her untimely death at age 44, she remains one of the most influential and most famous names in Jazz music and music in general to this day. We look back at her career
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Serge Gainsbourg was born on April 2, 1928, 96 years ago. He lived a lifetime dedicated to life’s best things, with high dosages of scandal and controversy mixed along with his unique genius for writing poetry and music. We look back at the life and career of this French icon.
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Due to the segregation times, he was living, Chuck Berry changed the initial lyrics he wrote for the song, that granted him massive airplay
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The self-titled Elvis Presley LP remains a favorite, influential and best seller 68 years after it’s original release on RCA Victor. We revisit this seminal Rock album
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Before The Platters, “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes” was recorded by several notable names, but it’s still their version that stands in popularity till today. Take a look at the recording history of the song until The Platters rendition
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The iconic “Man In Black” is among the most well-known and beloved American singer-songwriters to have ever lived and his storied career continues to inspire a new generation of artists from all musical genres
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The Amazing Nina Simone was born on February 21, 1933, in Tryon, North Carolina. Simone released a bevy of albums like “The Amazing Nina Simone” (1959), “Nina Simone Sings Ellington!” (1962), “Wild Is the Wind” (1966) and “Silk and Soul” (1967).
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Lee Marvin, it’s one of Hollywood’s biggest movie legends, but he also was a man who had many sides to him. War soldier, actor, singer and even the first Hollywood advocate for Gay Rights. We look back at his life on his birthday
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Remembering James Dean on the 93rd 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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On February 2nd, 1959, just a few hours before the tragic plane crash that killed them, Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens, three of the rising stars on the Rock N’ Roll scene, all play their last concert at the Surf Ballroom, Clear Lake, Iowa, during the infamous Winter Dance Party Tour.
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“Heartbreak Hotel” was his first release on RCA on January 27, 1956, right after leaving Sun Records, it’s one of the most covered songs not only in Rock music but on other genres too and gave Elvis Presley his first international hit. Find out what the song is really about
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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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He fought in World War II and has delighted audiences for over 70 years, as an artist, Bennett never got stuck in time, and throughout his career he always appreciated new artists and genres, which contributed for his intact popularity to this day.
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With over 500.000 words to read, there may be countless John Lennon’s biographies Philip Norman’s “John Lennon: The Life” is the definitive one
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“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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Unlike Stan Lee, Steve Ditko always preferred to live his life away from the spotlight, despite being the creator and co-creator of some of the world’s best known characters including Spider Man, Doctor Strange and The Green Goblin, among many others
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Ethan Hawke embodies Chet Baker as close as it can gets, and despite the actor being older than what Chet would be back in the late 60’s where most of the movie takes place, his physical similarities to the jazz legend help the movie to achieve a reality factor to his acting regardless of the fictional facts
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He was one of the 3 remaining Rock N’ Roll founding fathers, along with Little Richard and Jerry Lee Lewis, yesterday, Fats Domino passed away at age 89
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Looking back at the life and music of Buddy Holly, one of Rock’s most influential artists
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“Sun Records” Too much for too less 2017 TV Series “Sun Records” based on Sam Phillips label and the artists
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