The King of Cool Dean Martin was born on this day in 1917

Actor, singer and comedian, Dean Martin, the voice of “That’s Amore” and member of the “Rat Pack” was born 109 years ago today

The Beat Poet and free thinker Allen Ginsberg was born on this day in 1926

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

Remembering Horror Icon Vincent Price

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

Remembering the Rock N’ Roll pioneer Ritchie Valens on his 85th birthday

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.

In 1958 The Everly Brothers peak to the top of the charts with their signature song “All I Have To Do Is Dream”

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

Elvis Presley gets his first No.1 in 1956 with “Heartbreak Hotel”

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

The influential guitarist Link Wray was born 98 years ago

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

The legendary jazz singer “Lady Ella” Fitzgerald was born 109 years ago today

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

The legendary Roy Orbison was born 90 years ago today

With a blending of Country music and Rock N’ Roll together with his eerie vocals, Roy Orbison created a unique and sometimes haunting signature sound that has influenced several artists over the years

The timeless “Queen of Pinups” Bettie Page

Celebrate Bettie Page’s anniversary by remembering the Queen of Pinups at her very best in these 23 photographs

The “Lady Day” Billie Holiday was born on this day in 1915

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

Serge Gainsbourg: A Life Dedicated to Music, Poetry, Art, Women and Controversy

Serge Gainsbourg was born on April 2, 1928, 97 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.

Chuck Berry releases the absolute Rock classic “Johnny B. Goode” on this day in 1958

Due to the segregation times, he was living, Chuck Berry changed the initial lyrics he wrote for the song, that granted him massive airplay

The historical significance of the 1956 Elvis Presley debut album

The self-titled Elvis Presley LP remains a favorite, influential and best seller 70 years after its original release on RCA Victor. We revisit this seminal Rock album

The Platters peaked to the Top of the charts in 1959 with their rendition of “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes”

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

Remembering Johnny Cash, The Man in Black

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

Legendary performer Nina Simone was born on this day in 1933

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).

The Legendary Lee Marvin was born on this day in 1924

Lee Marvin, it’s one of Hollywood’s biggest movie legends, but he also was a man who had many sides to him. War hero, actor, singer and even the first Hollywood advocate for Gay Rights. We look back at his life on his birthday

James Dean – An Unfinished Book

Remembering James Dean on the 95th 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

On this day in 1959 Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens, all play their last concert at the Surf Ballroom, Clear Lake, Iowa

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.

A Rock classic was born on this day in 1956, when Elvis Presley releases “Heartbreak Hotel”

“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

The Eternal King of Rock N’ Roll Elvis Presley was born on this day in 1935

Elvis Presley still holds his title as the King of Rock N’ Roll even over 48 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

Remembering Sun Records founder Sam Phillips on his birthday, a man who changed the music world

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 103rd anniversary

The extraordinary Bo Diddley was born on this day

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

Remembering the glamorous Ava Gardner on her birthday

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

Remembering “La Môme” Édith Piaf on her birthday

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

Roy Orbison passed away 37 years ago today

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

12 Of Little Richard’s Best Quotes

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

The 1st issue of Playboy was out on this day in 1953

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

The legendary Dick Clark was born 96 years ago today

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

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 86 years ago today

In 1955 Bo Diddley is banned from The Ed Sullivan Show

In 1955 Bo Diddley became the first Rock Star to be banned from The Ed Sullivan Show, find out why

“Shake Rattle and Roll” earns Bill Haley and His Comets their first Top 10 Hit

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

Ike Turner was born 94 years ago today in 1931

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

Jerry Lee Lewis’ “Great Balls of Fire” was released 68 years ago

“Great Balls of Fire” by Jerry Lee Lewis was released on November 3rd, 1957, on Sun Records, despite turning 68 years old today, it remains a solid Rock classic

Sexy Witches: Vintage Halloween Pin-Up Girls

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!

Remembering Roy Lichtenstein on his 102nd Anniversary

Pop artist Roy Lichtenstein was born on this day 102 years ago

Remembering the Legendary Chuck Berry

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

Vampira: The First Glamour Ghoul of Horror

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

In 1957 The Everly Brothers “Wake Up Little Susie” reaches No.1 on the U.S singles charts

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

Revisiting the iconic Bette Davis film”All About Eve”

“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

Remembering TV Pioneer Ed Sullivan

“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

Remembering Legendary Movie Director Ed Wood on his 101st Birthday

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

Revisiting the George Stevens 1956 “Giant,” Much more than just a Western

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

The Legacy and Importance of Legendary Rocker Eddie Cochran

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

The Last Race Of James Dean

Today marks the 70th 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

Remembering Frankie Lymon on his 83rd Birthday

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

James Dean: A Timeless Style

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

15 Iconic Playboy Covers

These images are part of a collective Pop Culture imagery and a strong legacy from Hugh Hefner

Beauty Icon Brigitte Bardot is 91 today

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 91 today and we look back at the career

Brigitte Bardot in images

Check the amazing Brigitte Bardot photo gallery, an absolute sex symbol, fashion and pop culture icon!

Looking Back at Legendary Soulful Man Ben E. King on His Birthday

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

Remembering TV Pioneer Ed Sullivan On His Birthday

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

Roy Orbison’s “Oh, Pretty Woman” Goes No.1 in 1964

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”

Remembering Hollywood Legend Paul Newman

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

“Jailhouse Rock” is released for the first time in 1957

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!

“That’ll Be the Day” Hits No. 1 in 1957

One of Buddy Holly’s signature songs and an absolute Rock classic climbed to the top of the charts on this day in 1957

Celebrating Ray “The Genius” Charles Birthday

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 95 today. We look back at his career

Top 10 Autumn Songs

We created a Top 10 list of Autumn songs to celebrate the Autumn Equinox with music. Check our list now

Remembering influential and famed composer Harry Warren

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

Icon and Diva Sophia Loren celebrate 91 today

One of the most sensual and glamorous actresses from Hollywood’s golden age, the Italian Diva Sophia Loren turns 91 today

Remembering iconic actress Greta Garbo

Greta Garbo was the very definition of the word “Star.” The Diva was born on this day in 1905

Revisiting Elia Kazan’s 1951 “A Streetcar Named Desire”

“A Streetcar Named Desire” was released on September 18th in 1951 and it is still a fascinating, wrenching character study

B.B King’s Birthday Blues

Remembering the legendary Blues Master B.B King on his 100th Birthday

Remembering Lauren Bacall on her 101st Birthday

Remembering the eternal Hollywood Diva Lauren Bacall

Elvis Presley reaches No.1 on Hot 100 with “Don’t Be Cruel” in 1956

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

Remembering The Man in Black

Today marks the 22nd anniversary of the passing of legendary country musician and icon Johnny Cash. We take a look back at his life and career

“Rock Around the Clock” gets banned in several theaters in 1956

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

Elvis Presley makes his first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show

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

Jackie Wilson’s “Reet Petite (The Sweetest Girl in Town)” was released on this day in 1957

Find out why this was the song that allowed Berry Gordy to start Motown

The “Pink Panther” Peter Sellers was born on this day in 1925

We look back at the life of one of England’s greatest comedians Peter Sellers

Remembering the legendary Buddy Holly

Celebrating the life of one of Rock’s most influential musicians on his 89th Birthday

Celebrate the Fabulous Mae West Birthday with 20 stunning images of this Hollywood Sex Symbol and Icon

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

Alfred Hitchcock the “Master of Suspense” was born on this day in 1899

Filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock was nicknamed the “Master of Suspense” for employing a kind of psychological suspense in his films, producing a distinct viewer experience.

“Sunset Boulevard” – A timeless and magnificent cinema masterpiece

“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

Remembering the iconic and influential Lucille Ball born 114 years ago today

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

Looking back at the influential and iconic Louis Armstrong and five of his best songs

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

The celebrated singer-songwriter Paul Anka turns 84

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

In 1957 Jerry “The Killer” Lee Lewis appears on TV for the first time at The Steve Allen Show

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”

Remembering the Hollywood icon Natalie Wood

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 87 years ago today

Sun Records released Elvis Presley’s first single “That’s All Right” on this day in 1954

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

The original Shock Rocker “Screamin’ Jay” Hawkins

Look back at the career and legacy of the original Shock Rocker “Screamin’ Jay” Hawkins today that marks his 96th birthday

On July 9, 1955 Bill Haley & His Comets peaked to No.1 on the US singles chart with Rock N’ Roll classic “Rock Around the Clock”

Despite its cultural influence “Rock Around the Clock,” the song bears a very close similarity to several songs written years before, learn which ones and also more about the background of this Rock classic

Remembering Rock N’ Roll pioneer and legend Bill Haley on his birthday

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”

The legendary and influential Willie Dixon was born on this day in 1915

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 links between the Blues and Rock

The Elvis Presley manager Colonel Tom Parker was born on this day in 1909

The world knew him as Colonel Tom Parker, the mighty manager of Elvis Presley, but he was born in the Netherlands with a totally different identity and name, that he occulted for decades and proved to even have a negative influence on Elvis Presley’s tours

The eternal Judy Garland was born 103 years ago today

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

The legendary Howlin’ Wolf was born on this day in 1910

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 and he influenced legendary bands including The Doors, Led Zeppelin, Cream and the Rolling Stones

Jerry Lee Lewis, The Killer Turns 87

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

The living legend of music Tony Bennett turns 96

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.

Philip Norman “John Lennon: The Life”

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

The legendary self-proclaimed “Queen Of Rock N’ Roll” Little Richard turns 87 today

“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

Artist Steve Ditko, the influential creator of Doctor Strange and co-creator of Spider Man dies at age 90

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

“Born To Be Blue”: Chet Baker re-imagined and revisited

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