The iconic Nancy Sinatra turns 83 today
With “These Boots Are Made for Walkin'” Nancy Sinatra created a popular and enduring image of the Swinging Sixties, today she turns 83
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The day Brian Jones was dismissed from the Rolling Stones
After several months of alienation and self-isolation in his Cotchford Farm home, Brian Jones, founding member, and guitarist of the Rolling Stones was visited by Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, and Charlie Watts to discuss the future of the band
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Tom Jones turns 83 today
Tom Jones career has now spanned six decades, and he has literally done everything in the music business, from hit singer to Variety shows to Las Vegas appearances and even as a coach in The Voice on recent years. Today the “Delilah” singer turns 83
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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 106 years ago today
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“(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” was first released on this day in 1965
On June 6th, 1965 “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” was first released. The U.S was the chosen market to debut the song as a single
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Ten of the best songs from The Mamas & The Papas featuring Michelle Phillips
The Mamas & The Papas went separate ways towards the beginning of the 1970’s, but songs such as “Monday, Monday” or “California Dreamin'” remain as popular as ever. To celebrate Michelle Phillips 79th birthday here’s ten of the best songs from The Mamas & The Papas
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Remembering The Stooges original bass player and founding member Dave Alexander
Dave Alexander was born on this day in 1947 and passed away aged 27 in 1975. He was one of The Stooges founding members and had an active role on the band’s first two albums
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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
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Aretha Franklin peaks to No.1 in 1967 with her feminist driven version of “Respect”
“Respect” was originally recorded by Otis Redding in 1965 but it was Aretha Franklin’s 1967 version that made the song popular. On this day it climbed to No.1
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On this day in 1968 “Mrs. Robinson” by Simon & Garfunkel peaks to No.1 on the Hot 100
“Mrs. Robinson” by Simon & Garfunkel was first made available as part of the soundtrack of the 1967 movie “The Graduate”, in 1968 the song peaked to No.1 on the Hot 100 and became a worldwide hit for the duo
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The Baroque Pop of David Bowie’s 1967 debut album
Hated by many, the David Bowie self-titled debut it’s essentially a baroque-pop album with hints of Psychedelic and Vaudeville Music Hall and a selection of songs that are notable for a 20-year-old composer
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On his 93rd birthday, check out the Top 5 Clint Eastwood films
Famous actor and director, Clint Eastwood was born on May 31, 1930. Eastwood has acted in or directed films that have grossed over $3.5 billion. Here are Clint Eastwood’s 5 best films over his 60-year plus career.
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The Beatles score their fourth U.S No.1 with “Love Me Do” in 1964
“Love Me Do” it’s one of The Beatles signature songs, it was recorded with three different drummers in 1962 and in 1964, within only five months it earned the band their fourth U.S No.1
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Top 10 Creedence Clearwater Revival Songs
Creedence Clearwater Revival was first formed in 1959 by lead singer and guitarist John Fogerty with his high school friends Stu, Doug and his brother Tom and during the late 1960’s became one of the biggest Rock bands in the world. John Fogerty turns 78, check 10 of their best songs
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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
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Revisiting the Bob Dylan 1963 modern Folk masterpiece “The Freewheelin’”
Bob Dylan’s 1963 “The Freewheelin’” secured him an unstoppable cult following, but more than that, it also defined him as “Spokesman of a Generation”. We revisit this influential album released on May 27, 1963
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The Beatles “Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band”: A Splendid Time Is Guaranteed For All
It’s 2023, and The Beatles masterpiece “Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band” turns 56. It’s no longer 20 years ago today but 56, and in an ocean of reviews and articles, this is just another one to celebrate the existence of one of the most acclaimed and influential albums of all times, not just in Rock or Pop, but in the whole Pop Culture imaginary
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Celebrate the legendary Bob Dylan 82nd anniversary with his Top 20 songs
Bob Dylan is one of the most important and respected musicians, songwriters and poets of all time, a “voice of a generation” with countless songs that influenced generations of bands and artists including The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix. Today, he turns 82 and we’ve put together what we consider to be his Top 20 songs by order of influence and popularity.
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12 Bob Dylan inspirational and thoughtful quotes
Bob Dylan, poet, and songwriter, was awarded the Literature Nobel Prize in 2016. The influential, iconic and legendary figure is a man of few words when in public, and we’ve compiled some of his best ones on these 12 quotes
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The Rolling Stones classic “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” was first released on this day in 1968
Released on May 24, 1968, “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” was the Rolling Stones return to their Blues roots after their Psychedelic phase that culminated with the 1967 album “Their Satanic Majesties Request”
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Revisiting The Who’s timeless masterpiece “Tommy”, a perfect example of Rock music as an art form
The Opera-Rock tale of the deaf, dumb and blind boy, mostly composed by Pete Townshend, remains one of the perfect examples of Rock music as an art form. We revisit this influential masterpiece released on May 23, 1969
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Guess the Lyrics: Cher
The iconic Cher turns 77. Since the 1960’s that she has recorded some of Pop music’s most memorable songs, alongside with her acting skills. How well do you know the Pop Diva lyrics? Do the quiz and find out!
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Celebrate the legendary Pete Townshend birthday with 10 of the very best The Who songs
Pete Townshend remains one of Rock’s biggest legends and influential figures. The Who guitarist and the man behind the groundbreaking Rock-Opera “Tommy” turn 78 today. We look back at 10 of the very best The Who songs
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Five of the Best Dennis Hopper movies
One of the most influential actors of all time, Dennis Hopper left a valuable and timeless film legacy as an actor, writer and director. We look back at five of his best movies on the 87th anniversary of his birth
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The Top 10 Cream songs
We look back at the Top 10 Cream songs remembering Bruce on his 80th birthday
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Ten of the Best Stevie Wonder songs
With a career that has spanned for over 60 years, Stevie Wonder has composed some of Soul, Funk and Pop best songs. The once Motown child prodigy and one of the biggest music composers for over 50 years, turns 73 today
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Have you ever been experienced? Revisiting the 1967 debut and seminal The Jimi Hendrix Experience album “Are You Experienced?”
A timeless and influential Rock album that hasn’t aged a second since it’s original release The Jimi Hendrix Experience’s “Are You Experienced?” came out on May 12, 1967, a golden year for music. We revisit Hendrix’s strong LP debut
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The final chords of Brian Jones with the Stones
1968 marked the definitive departure of Brian Jones from the band he created, the Rolling Stones, by 1969, the split was inevitable and later that year, he tragically died at age 27
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Top 10 Songs by The Animals
The Animals, part of the “British Invasion” alongside The Beatles, Rolling Stones and The Who, owned a distinctive sound that defined and became influential throughout the rest of the 1960’s
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The Scottish Psychedelic Folk singer and songwriter Donovan turns 77 today
Donovan composed and interpreted some of the most memorable 1960’s anthems, we look back some of the highlights of his career today that he turns 77
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The Guess Who scored their only No.1 on the US Hot 100 with the controversial “American Woman”
Released in 1970, “American Woman”, now a classic rock staple, was quickly associated with the U.S Vietnam draft, and categorized as an “anti-war song”, interpreted as an attack on U.S. politics
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The Kinks release their finest Pop single “Waterloo Sunset” in 1967
After becoming famous as one of the loudest Rock bands of the mid-1960’s, The Kinks released one of their most melodic Pop songs ever in 1967, “Waterloo Sunset”, but the song was initially not written about London
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Guitar legend Dick Dale was born on this day in 1937
The legendary guitarist Dick Dale, credited for creating the Surf music style, influenced generations of guitarists with his pioneering and innovative technique
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In 1967, BBC’s Top Of The Pops broadcast The Jimi Hendrix Experience performing “Purple Haze”
By May 1967, The Jimi Hendrix Experience was already established in Europe as one of the biggest Rock acts. BBC broadcast their performance of “Purple Haze” at the Top Of The Pops on May 4, 1967
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The “Mr. Dynamite” James Brown was born on this day in 1933
James Brown, aka Mr. Dynamite and the Godfather Of Soul, is undoubtedly one of the most influential and respected artists of all time. His music helped to develop genres such as Funk, Dance, and House music while at the same time also influencing Rock acts. He was born 90 years ago today
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Former Apple star and Beatles “protégé” Mary Hopkin turns 73 today
Welsh singer Mary Hopkin is not a name that clicks too many people today, however, she has played a rather important role on Pop music during the late 1960’s and 1970’s being a Beatles protégé and a David Bowie collaborator
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Lesley Gore, the voice of the 1960’s hit “It’s My Party” was born on this day in 1946
Lesley Gore was one of the most successful teen acts of the early 1960’s, she became famous with the smash hit “It’s My Party”, which she remains heavily associated with, later in life she became an activist for LGBT rights. Gore was born on this day 77 years ago
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The French Yé-Yé icon Jacques Dutronc turns 80 today
Due to his sense of fashion, his looks, style and original music compositions, Jacques Dutronc quickly became an Icon, filling pages of the French magazine “Salut Les Copains” with stylish photographs
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Sandie Shaw peaks to No.1 across Europe with her Eurovision Song Contest winning song “Puppet On A String”
In 1967, one of the most memorable songs to have won the Eurovison Song Contest in Europe, “Puppet On A String” by Sandie Shaw achieved global sales in excess of 4 millions
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Maurice Williams turns 85 today
Maurice Williams became famous with The Zodiacs during the early 1960’s with the song “Stay”, now a timeless Rock classic. He was born on this day in 1938
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The NME Poll Winners Awards of 1964 gathered together some of the greatest Rock bands and artists ever on one stage, including The Beatles and The Rolling Stones
One of the greatest Rock events of all time, the NME Poll Winners concert of 1964 took place on April 26, 1964, at the Empire Pool, Wembley and it featured an all-star lineup
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Dusty Springfield scores her first and only No.1 in the UK in 1966 with “You Don’t Have To say You Love Me”
You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me” remains Dusty Springfield only No.1 single in the UK. The song, which was a cover of an Italian original, peaked at the top of the UK charts on this day in 1966
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The legendary Jazz singer “Lady Ella” Fitzgerald was born 106 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
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The Creedence Clearwater Revival bassist Stu Cook turns 78 today
Stu Cook rose to fame as the bass player for the legendary Californian band Creedence Clearwater Revival during the late 1960’s and early 1970’s with whom he had an impressive string of Rock hits, today, he turns 78
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The Del Shannon’s rock classic “Runaway” peaks to No.1 in 1961
“Runaway” was released by Del Shannon in February 1961 backed with “Jody” on BigTop records and it’s one of the most memorable songs of the 1960’s
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The Doors release their first No.1 “Light My Fire”
Taken from their debut album “The Doors” where it runs for over seven minutes, “Light My Fire” was never considered for being a single, and it had to be edited in order to fit the airplay demand of the song. On July 1967, it became their first No.1
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The legendary Roy Orbison was born 87 years ago today
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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“Get Back” becomes The Beatles 16th UK No.1 in 1969
Originally released as a single on 11 April 1969 and credited to “The Beatles with Billy Preston, “Get Back” was the first and only single by The Beatles to credit another artist
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On April 1965 The Beatles score their 7th consecutive UK No.1 with “Ticket To Ride”
The Beatles impressive career reached another milestone when in April 1965, their single “Ticket To Ride” became their 7th consecutive UK No.1
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The Troggs unleash their revolutionary single “Wild Thing” on April 1966
Originally released and recorded by the Wild Ones the year before, it was through The Troggs version that “Wild Thing” became one of Rock’s most significant and influential songs
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Iggy Pop: The 9 Lives Of The Iguana
Iggy Pop is a survivor, a warrior of Rock music that we must be grateful for still being able to witness on his ongoing legendary career. Today he turns 76 and we look back at his life and career
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Mark Volman of The Turtles turns 76 today
During the late 1960’s Volman scored hits as a member of The Turtles with songs such as “Happy Together” and “Eleanore” and later became also a member of Frank Zappa’s The Mothers Of Invention. Today he turns 76
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The legendary and impressive Rock producer and engineer Eddie Kramer turns 81
Eddie Kramer has one of the most impressive careers in Rock music. Since the 1960’s his collaborations as producer and engineer with names such as Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, KISS, The Rolling Stones and Blue Cheer among many others, have earned him a big place on Rock N’ Roll history.
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The Animals founder and influential keyboardist Alan Price turns 81
His distinctive organ playing on songs such as “The House Of The Rising Sun” turned Alan Price into one of the most influential Rock keyboardists. Today he turns 81
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The legendary 1964 “T.A.M.I.” The show was released on theaters in the U.K on this day in 1965
“T.A.M.I.” Show (“Teen Age Music International”), was held during two dates on October 1964 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium and featured acts such as James Brown, Rolling Stones, The Beach Boys, Marvin Gaye, The Supremes and Chuck Berry among many others. The film of the concert was first released in theaters in December 1964, and on April 19, 1965
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The legendary Rock music producer Paul A. Rothchild was born on this day in 1935
Paul A. Rothchild was one of the most respected and requested producers in Rock music. He produced several legendary Rock acts during the 1960’s and 1970’s including The Doors, Janis Joplin, Love, Neil Young and Joni Mitchell. We look back at the career of this legendary figure in Rock
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The “Polish Prince” Bobby Vinton was born on this day in 1935
During the early 1960’s, Bobby Vinton rose to stardom with his unique soft voice singing smooth and soft love songs. He remains the most successful romantic singer during a predominantly Rock music era. He was born 88 years ago today
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Revisiting The Rolling Stones 1964 debut album, that marked the beginning of their amazing journey
In 1964 the Rolling Stones began their amazing journey with their debut album “The Rolling Stones”. Essentially a Blues and Rock N’ Roll covers LP, the album also included some of the first compositions by the Stones and Jagger/Richards. We revisit this essential classic Rock album released on this day 59 years ago
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In 1969 a Reggae based song hits No.1 for the first time in the U.K. “Israelites” by Desmond Dekker and The Aces, blend Reggae and Pop in a perfect union
During the 1960’s, Reggae was considered a music style strictly oriented to the Jamaican audiences, but towards the end of the decade, Desmond Dekker helped it get noticed by the mainstream with his hit “Israelites
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The Bee Gees release their first international hit “New York mining Disaster 1941” in 1967
The Bee Gees might be today best remembered for their Disco string of smash hits during the late 1970’s, however, the brothers Gibb had a complete different songwriting perspective and hits in the late 1960’s
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In 1967 David Bowie releases the eerie single “The Laughing Gnome”
One of David Bowie’s most eerie songs and singles, “The Laughing Gnome” was first released as a novelty single by Deram Records on April 14, 1967
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In 1967 Frank Sinatra and daughter Nancy Sinatra release their famous No.1 hit duet “Somethin’ Stupid”
“Somethin’ Stupid” wasn’t perhaps the most appropriate subject to be sung in a duet between father and daughter, but it became one of the most popular songs of all time when it was released by Frank and Nancy
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The legendary rocker John Kay from Steppenwolf turns 79 today
Steppenwolf were one of the most influential Rock bands to emerge from the late 60’s rock scene, the charismatic lead singer John Kay was born on this day in 1944
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The peculiar Tiny Tim was born 91 years ago today
The unique Tiny Tim had a voice that is still remembered to this day as one of the most peculiar to have landed in the mainstream Pop music world. We look back at his life and career on the day he was born, 91 years ago today
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The NME Poll Winners Awards of 1965, “the greatest pop show in the world”
On April 11 1965, after having gathered in 1964 The Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Hollies and Roy Orbison among others, NME reunited again on the same night an amazing line up of performers
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In 1969 Jim Morrison turns himself in to the FBI
On March 2nd 1969 in Miami, The Doors begun their downward spiral after a visibly unleashed and very intoxicated Jim Morrison supposedly exposed himself on stage
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In 1964 The Beatles earn their their fourth No.1 in the U.K with the record-breaking “Can’t Buy Me Love”
By the time McCartney’s “Can’t Buy Me Love” reached No.1 in the U.S, The Beatles held the entire top five on the Hot 100
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Remembering the Prince Of Soul, Marvin Gaye
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 84th birthday
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In his own words: 15 Quotes by Serge Gainsbourg
The iconic Serge Gainsbourg had a way with the words, never comfortable with the establishment, throughout his life he wrote beautiful memorable songs and poems that continue to influence and inspire new generations of musicians, poets and artists around the world. To celebrate his anniversary we’ve gathered together 15 memorable quotes by the man himself
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Serge Gainsbourg: A Life Dedicated to Music, Poetry, Art, Women and Controversy
Serge Gainsbourg was born on April 2, 1928, 95 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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Celebrate Eric Clapton’s 78th Birthday with his Top 10 Songs
To make a Top 10 list of Eric Clapton’s best songs it’s a hard task, and perhaps for some will never possible. To celebrate the Rock Legend Eric Clapton we picked 10 of some of his very best songs solo or with the several bands he had been in.
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In 1963 The Chiffons peaks to No.1 with their doo wop hit “He’s So Fine”
“He’s So Fine” it’s a definitive 1960’s classic, but The Chiffons No.1 song was later on the origin of a lawsuit against former Beatle George Harrison during the 1970’s
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Miss Diana Ross turns 79 years old
She’s a timeless diva, one of the most successful singers and performers of all time and with a career that has spanned for over 60 years
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Watch The Beatles Top Of The Pops debut as it was originally broadcast in 1964
In 1964 at the height of the Beatlemania, The Beatles finally make their debut appearance on the popular BBC show Top of The Pops, but as it was practice back then by BBC, the original tapes were erased
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In 1967 The Turtles knock The Beatles out of the US Hot 100 No.1 with “Happy Together”
“Happy Together” by The Turtles remains one of the most memorable pop songs of the 1960’s
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Legendary producer Jimmy Miller was born on this day in 1942
Jimmy Miller was responsible for producing The Rolling Stones string of hit albums between 1968 and 1973, but aside from the work he did with the Stones, he also produced several landmark albums. He was born on this day in 1942
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The iconic William Shatner turns 92
For more than seven decades, the multifaceted William Shatner has been one of the most prolific actors, but also author, director and even singer
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Remembering The Yardbirds original lead singer Keith Relf
Keith Relf left his mark on Rock history as a member of the British 60’s band The Yardbirds, despite never having reached the heights of fame as Yardbirds fellow members Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck
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The influential Wilson Pickett was born on this day in 1941
Wilson Pickett was a major figure in the development of American soul music, during the 1960’s he scored several hits including “In The Midnight Hour” and “Mustang Sally”. He was born 82 years ago
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The Jefferson Airplane co-founder and guitarist Paul Kantner was born on this day in 1941
Paul Kantner, who wrote many of the band’s best songs, co-founded the Jefferson Airplane in 1965. He had one of Rock’s longest careers and contributed immensely to the 1960’s West Coast sound. We look back at his life and career
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Influential Folk Rock musician and singer John Sebastian turns 79 today
John Sebastian is still most famous for being a former member and the founder of The Lovin’ Spoonful, but his career goes beyond that. We look back at his life and career on the day he turns 79
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The Walker Brothers get their second No.1 in 1966 with “The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine Anymore”
Originally released in 1965 as a single titled “The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine (Anymore)” by Four Seasons member Frankie Valli, The Walker Brothers version turned out to be most popular and became a hit worldwide
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On this day in 1965 the Rolling Stones peak to No.1 with “The Last Time”
“The Last Time” remains one of the Rolling Stones most popular songs. The song sparked some controversy in 1997 when The Verve sampled it
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Otis Redding posthumously released single “(Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay” peaks to No.1 on this day in 1968
The song, that Redding intended “(Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay” to be different from all his previous work, though he didn’t have time to finish it the way he wanted, it became his most popular release selling 4 million copies worldwide after his untimely death in 1967. Read more facts about this classic
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The controversial Beach Boy Mike Love turns 82 today
Mike Love his often regarded as a malign figure in the Beach Boys history despite the enormous musical contributions he had made for the band that includes some of their biggest hits. Today he turns 82
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Quincy Jones turns 90 today
Quincy Jones is mostly known famous for producing Michael Jackson’s best selling albums including “Thriller”, but there’s much more to his six decades career than his contributions to Pop music
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Revisiting “The Velvet Underground & Nico”, a timeless music gem
Revisiting one of the most visionary and influential albums of all time, the 1967 “The Velvet Underground & Nico”, first released on March 12th, 1967
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Vanilla Fudge’s lead singer and amazing keyboardist Mark Stein turns 76
Mark Stein became famous as the lead singer and keyboardist of Psychedelic Rock band Vanilla Fudge, he influenced musicians such as Jon Lord from Deep Purple. Today he turns 76
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Tom Jones gets the first of his many No.1 hits on this day in 1965 with “It’s Not Unusual”
Tom Jones was one of the biggest hitmakers on Pop music. His first No.1 “It’s Not Unusual” wasn’t originally written him, find out who declined the song in his favor
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“Hey! Baby” by Bruce Channel goes No.1 on the Hot 100 on this day in 1962
Perhaps Bruce Channel had only one hit during his career, but it was a timeless one, Learn what famous and equally, an iconic song was influenced by Channel’s hit “Hey! Baby”
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The influential and legendary John Cale turns 81 today
Ever since he formed The Velvet Underground back in the 1960’s, that John Cale has had a long and productive career contributing immensely to the Alternative and Art Rock music scene. Today he turns 81
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The Monkees’ Michael Dolenz turns 78 today
Michael Dolenz reached the peak of his success worldwide as a member of 1960’s American Pop sensation The Monkees, he was born on this day in 1945
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Bob Dylan releases “Subterranean Homesick Blues” single on this day in 1965
Bob Dylan’s “Subterranean Homesick Blues” it’s one of the most influential songs of all time, but it impacts, which encapsulates the 1960’s social culture, was also felt through the promotional film. Learn more interesting facts on this iconic Dylan track
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An unexpected hit by an unexpected singer, “Wand’rin Star” by actor Lee Marvin peaked to No.1 on this day in 1970
The song that reached No.1 in the U.K on March 7, 1970, remains one of Lee Marvin’s most unexpected and loved works
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Love singer Arthur Lee was born 78 years ago
Arthur Lee rose to fame with the band Love during the late 1960’s who made timeless hits such as “7 and 7 Is” and “Orange Skies”. He was born on this day in 1945
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“My Girl” earns The Temptations a deserved Hot 100 No.1 in 1965
It’s one of the most recognizable and absolute music classics of all time, “My Girl”, by The Temptations was first released in late 1964
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Charles Manson’s “Lie”: When a terror cult meets pop culture and music
Released on March 6, 1970, shortly after the infamous Hollywood murders practiced by Manson’s cult the Family, “Lie” is worth for the cultural significance of it, or, the controversial cultural significance as for the first time
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The Rolling Stones scored their fourth U.S No.1 in 1967 with “Ruby Tuesday”
The song, coupled as double A-side single with the risque “Let’s Spend The Night Together”, remains one of the Stones biggest hits, read some interesting facts on who actually wrote it and who was Ruby Tuesday
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Karen Carpenter was born 73 years ago today
With The Carpenters, Karen scored a string of worldwide Pop music hits throughout the 1970’s including “We’ve Only Just Begun” and “Rainy Days and Mondays”
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“Release Me” by Engelbert Humperdinck, the surprising single that stopped The Beatles to reach the No.1 in the U.K singles charts in 1967
In 1967, it wasn’t the Rolling Stones, or The Who or The Kinks who prevented The Beatles to reach No.1 in the UK singles charts but Engelbert Humperdinck
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The Who’s Roger Daltrey turns 79
One of the most legendary and iconic Rock singer and frontmen ever, Roger Daltrey influenced and continues to influence generations of singers, with his unique vocals and charismatic stage presence
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On October 1970, a Portuguese magazine publishes an article on Jimi Hendrix’s death and how his girlfriend is about to give birth to his child…
A few days after Jimi Hendrix’s death, the Portuguese magazine Antena published an article about his early demise and how despite the tragedy his son “Jimi Hendrix Jr.” was about to be born from no more no less than Mick Jagger’s girlfriend at the time, American singer Marsha Hunt, that in fact was expecting Jagger’s first child
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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
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George Harrison: The Quiet Beatle
George Harrison’s life was cut short, but his influence in music can still be heard today, together with John Lennon, Harrison was the most daring of the four Beatles on what concerned experimenting with music. We look back at his life and career on his 80th birthday
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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).
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Lou Christie was born on this day in 1943 and on the same day in 1966 scored a No.1 with “Lightnin’ Strikes”
On February 19, 1966, the same day he turned 23, Lou Christie scored a No.1 with the now classic “Lightnin’ Strikes”. Today he celebrates two special dates
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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 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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Watch the 1969 documentary “Bed Peace” made by John Lennon and Yoko Ono
In 1969 John Lennon and Yoko Ono went on a famous protest against the war that saw the couple spending a week in hotel beds on Amsterdam and Toronto. The documented journey was made into a documentary by Lennon and Ono themselves
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Yoko Ono turns 90 today
The artist Yoko Ono is most famous for her marriage and relationship to John Lennon, but she has had a long and productive artistic career on several fields and her experimental music influenced many of the early Alternative Rock and Art Rock movement
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Absolutely Live! 10 Essential Live Rock Albums
Revisiting 10 of the best Rock Live albums, the real concert experience in your living room.
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Remembering the artist and politician Sonny Bono on his birthday
Sonny Bono helped to launch Cher’s career with their successful duo Sonny & Cher back in the 1960’s, with a string of hits such as “I Got You Babe” or “The Beat Goes On”. But he also wrote many songs for other artists and had an active acting career and later in his life, also as a politician. Look back at Sonny Bono’s life
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The Rolling Stones Studio albums 1964-1974
A look back at the Stones albums released during their most creative and enduring period
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We remember and dedicate Sonny & Cher’s “I Got You Babe” to everyone out there on this Valentine’s Day
Love is for everyone and on this Valentine’s Day, it’s for you
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Manfred Mann scores a No.1 in the UK on Valentine’s Day 1968 with Dylan’s cover of “The Mighty Quinn”
“The Mighty Quinn” was originally written and recorded as a demo by Bob Dylan in 1967 under a different title, the Manfred Mann version reached No.1 on Valentine’s Day 1968. Learn more about the background of this popular song
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The Beatles “Strawberry Fields Forever/Penny Lane” was first released on this day in 1967
The double A-side single release of “Strawberry Fields Forever/Penny Lane” is perhaps the greatest single release ever. Simultaneously the beginning and pinnacle of The Beatles Psychedelic period, the importance of the two songs to Pop and Rock music history is undeniable
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Remembering Ray Manzarek, the legendary and influential co-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’s Jim Morrison demise. We look back at his life and career on what would be his 84th Birthday
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The Beatles became early pioneers on promoting singles through music videos in 1967 when they premier on Top Of The Pops “Penny Lane” and “Strawberry Fields Forever”
On February 9, 1967, The Beatles sent promotional films of their new single to be broadcast on Top Of The Pops instead of actually performing it on stage
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The Beatles make their historical debut on The Ed Sullivan Show on this day in 1964
To this day, there wasn’t any other musical moment on television that had the same historical impact as The Beatles debut on The Ed Sullivan Show, February 9, 1964
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On this day in 1963 and 1964 The Beatles changed the American musical and cultural landscape forever
It started with the release of The Beatles first single “Please Please Me” and their arrival at JFK Airport in New York, between February 7, 1963, and 1964
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Psychedelic Rock Dutch Rock band Shocking Blue peaks to No.1 on the U.S Hot 100 in 1970
“Venus” remains Shocking Blue’s signature song, the Dutch band enjoyed a wave of global success during their years active as a band, they were the first Dutch band to score a No.1 song on the U.S Hot 100
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The Righteous Brothers classic “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin” became one of the songs of the year on this day in 1965
Written and produced by Phil Spector, “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin” by The Righteous Brothers went No.1 on the Hot 100 on this day in 1965. The song is still considered the prime example of Phil Spector’s “Wall Of Sound”
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On this day in 1969 The Move were No.1 with “Blackberry Way”
Inspired by The Beatles’ “Penny Lane”, “Blackberry Way” by The Move, reached No.1 on February 5th, 1969. The song presented a drastic departure from their previous sound
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In 1968, when Psychedelic Rock ruled the charts, The Lemon Pipers reached No.1 on the Hot 100 with “Green Tambourine”
In 1968 the Psychedelic Rock revolution was alive, loud and well. Ohio based band The Lemon Pipers scored a big international hit with “Green Tambourine” that peaked to No.1 on the Hot 100 on February 3, 1968
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The Kinks’ founder and guitarist Dave Davies turns 76
Dave Davies founded The Kinks in 1963, the band went on to became one of the 1960’s most successful Rock acts with songs such as “You Really Got Me” and “All Day, All Night”. We look back at Dave Davies life and career on his 76th birthday
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Folk singer Melanie Safka turns 76
Melanie Safka was part of the American Folk music artists scene, however, unlike Joan Baez, Melanie failed initially to succeed in the U.S. From performing at the 1969 Woodstock Festival, she got inspiration to write her biggest hit “Lay Down (Candles In The Rain)”. She turns 76 today
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When The Beatles played their last ever live gig together in 1969
The now historical rooftop performance lasted for just 40 minutes, and during that time they played some of their new unreleased songs, a set that included unreleased songs for the 1970 album “Let It Be”
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How did Jim Morrison got busted in Las Vegas and escaped a last minute “private” off-duty cop meeting
Jim Morrison was one of the most controversial Rock Stars of all time. During his short life that ended at 27, he was arrested 7 times, 5 of those happened during The Doors most successful years, including the one time in Las Vegas on this day in 1968
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On this day in 2016, two of the Jefferson Airplane original members, Paul Kantner and Signe Toly Anderson passed away at the same age
In 2016, the music world lost several of it’s most influential and popular artists, it was a bizarre sequence of losses that started with David Bowie and culminated in George Michael, and on January 28th, in oddly enough, two of the founding members of Jefferson Airplane, Paul Kantner and Signe Toly Anderson passed away at the same age of 74
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Rick Evans from Zager and Evans was born on this day in 1943
Rick Evans composed and performed the prophetic song that became a 1969 smash hit “In The Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus)”while performing on the Folk duo Zager and Evans. He was born 80 years ago today
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On this day in 1988 The Beatles were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, but Paul McCartney decided to not show up
When The Beatles were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1988, there was still an ongoing feud among the members that most people weren’t aware of
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The Life And Career Of Janis “Pearl” Joplin On Her 80th Birthday
She paved the way for the modern female Rock Star, through her attitude, looks, and voice, her unique vocals and charisma have placed her on the Rock Stardom Pantheon, we look back at the force of nature that was Janis Joplin on the day that marks her 80th birthday
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15 Quotes By Janis Joplin
Janis Joplin only lived for 27 years, but those years were as intense as it gets. She loved to sing, she loved to live and she loved to see people having fun. She also gave many society outcasts a voice not just through her singing but also her own personal words. We’ve assembled 15 quotes by one of Rock’s most ferocious voices ever
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The short story of The Dirty Mac
For one night only on December 11 1968, a few privileged ones were able to witness The Dirty Mac live, perhaps Rock’s finest supergroup ever formed
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The Beatles enter the mainstream U.S charts for the first time in 1964 with “I Wanna Hold Your Hand”
The 1964 Hot 100 chart attack of The Beatles with “I Wanna Hold Your Hand” kicked off the Beatlemania in the U.S. The single became the band’s best selling one worldwide and still regarded as a Rock music staple
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Singer and actress Eartha Kitt was born on this day in 1927
Most people still remember Eartha Kitt as Catwoman on the 1960’s TV show “Batman”, we look back at life and career
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Influential photographer Francesco Scavullo was born on this day in 1921
One of the most influential photographers of all time, Francesco Scavullo captured dozens of iconic celebrities and artists throughout decades such as Madonna, Christopher Reed, Sting, Janis Joplin, Joe Dallesandro, Salvador Dali and Andy Warhol among others. We’ve put together a gallery with some of his most iconic photographs
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Revisiting Blue Cheer “Vincebus Eruptum”
It’s a common a place for music fans to consider 1970 “Black Sabbath” the first Metal album but San Francisco band Blue Cheer were the first ones to change the game when they released their influential album “Vincebus Eruptum” on this day in 1968
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Johnny Cash plays a legendary live concert at the Folsom State Prison on this day in 1968
After his 1955 song “Folsom Prison Blues”, Johnny Cash had been interested in recording a performance at a prison and on January 13th, 1968 he finally played a live concert at the Folsom State Prison in California that became one of Rock and Country Music seminal moments
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The influential Long John Baldry was born on this day in 1941
Long John Baldry might be remembered by some only for his 1967 hit “Let The Heartaches Begin”, but he was much more than that. He gave some of the first professional opportunities to artists such as members of The Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart and Elton John and served as their mentor; Elton adopted John as his name to honor him. We look back at his influential life and career on his birthday
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The Kingsmen were No.1 on the US Cash Box music chart with the controversial “Louie Louie”
One of the absolute staples on Rock music, the Kingsmen “Louie Louie” version released in 1963 was the subject of a FBI investigation. On January 1964 it was No. 1 on the the US Cash Box music chart
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Top 12 1960’s Jimmy Page songs as a session musician
To celebrate the 77th birthday of the legendary Rock God Jimmy Page we’ve selected the Top 12 1960’s tracks where he’s featured as a session musician, from Nico to David Bowie to Petula Clark to The Who and even Shirley Bassey, Page left a deep mark on the 1960’s Rock and Pop scene even before he was famous
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7 Stylish 1967 Jacques Dutronc Pin Ups From Salut Les Copains
Check these 7 Pin Ups from French Yé-Yé icon exclusively taken for the magazine Salut Les Copains.
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The Doors guitarist Robby Krieger turns 77 today
Like every other member of The Doors, Robby Krieger had an important key role on developing the band’s unique sound. He wrote some of the band’s greatest hits such as “Light My Fire”, “Love Me Two Times”, “Touch Me” and “Love Her Madly”, today he turns 77
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David Bowie Birthday Special
A visionary since the very beginning of his career, David Bowie was the legit Pop and Rock chameleon, he was Ziggy Stardust, Halloween Jack, The Thin White Duke and so many others, his influence can be be heard, seen and felt in every artistic expression. To celebrate his 76th anniversary we’ve put out a special feature
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The Style And Fashion Of David Bowie: Changes 1960’s-1970’s
David Bowie was during his lifetime one of the most influential musicians and songwriters but he also was an icon for style, visual and fashion that understood from an early stage of his career the importance of both the music and visual worlds
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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 45 years after his untimely death, celebrate Elvis life, on the day of his 88th Anniversary by looking at some of his best and most iconic photos.
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Pink Floyd’s “Crazy Diamond” Syd Barrett was born on this day in 1946
Syd Barrett was one of the founding members of Pink Floyd and had a key role in developing their early sound between their Psychedelic and experimental period. He was the main vocalist and songwriter until he left the band in 1968. We look back at Barrett’s life and career.
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The flawless and timeless debut album of The Doors
“The Doors” was released on January 4th, 1967 and remains a timeless and fresh Rock album, featuring classics such as “Break On Through (To the Other Side)” , “Light My Fire” or “The End”, this was one of the breakthrough albums of 1967 and one that embodies The Doors signature sound the most. We revisit one of the most flawless debut Rock albums of all time
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Sir George Martin was born on this day in 1926
Sir George Martin became famous as The Beatles producer, he produced all their studio albums except for “Let It Be” and had a very important key role on helping them developing their signature sound. He was born on this day in 1926
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Iconic Andy Warhol Superstar “Little” Joe Dallesandro was born on this day in 1948
Joe Dallesandro became one of the absolute icons of the underground culture during the 1960’s and 1970’s, he starred on some of the most memorable Andy Warhol movies and is one of the most famous Andy Warhol’s Superstars, his looks and image have influenced style and fashion for decades now, today he turns 74
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The musical and lyrical perfection of “Songs Of Leonard Cohen”
The debut album by Leonard Cohen was released on this day in 1967, besides containing many of Cohen’s most beloved and oft-covered songs, it’s musical and lyrical perfection
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A buddy of many men, the legendary Lemmy Kilmister was born on this day in 1945
The legendary Lemmy Kilmister was a buddy of many men, we can say he was a Christmas present to all of us or at least to music. He was born on this day in 1945
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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
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On this day in 1967 one of the most legendary Christmas parties for Rock fans took place in London
On December 22nd, 1967, Christmas On Earth Continued featured an All Star line up that shockingly didn’t had the expected attendance, with names such as The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Pink Floyd among other very strong names, a future huge Rock Star and perhaps the world’s most legendary Rock DJ ever. Check our article to see how much you’d had to pay to attend this amazing Christmas party
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Joe Meek’s “Telstar” performed by The Tornados becomes the first US No.1 by a British group in 1962
“Telstar” was named after the Telstar communications satellite and one of the first sci-fi-influenced pop songs, it became the first No.1 by a British group in the U.S but despite it’s success, it also contributed for Joe Meek’s mental health decline
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The Bee Gees brothers Maurice and Robin Gibb were born on this day in 1949
The Bee Gees remains one of the most popular of all time, since the begging of their success during the late 1960’s with a string of Pop hits such as “Words”, “Massachusetts” and “To Love Somebody” till their crowning as Disco music kings during the 1970’s. Twins Maurice and Robin were born on this day in 1949
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Remembering the Beach Boy Carl Wilson on his 76th anniversary
Together with his brothers Brian and Dennis, Carl Wilson made the Beach Boys one of the most successful Rock bands of all time, he wrote and sung lead vocals on many of the band’s hits including “Good Vibrations” and “God Only Knows”, we look back briefly at his productive and influential career
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The Legendary Frank Zappa was born on this day in 1940
Frank Zappa is one of the most influential musicians of all time with one of the most diverse and vast bodies of work, with a career that spanned for over 30 years, he was one of the 1960’s most revolutionary artists. He lived a life dedicated to music, arts and performing. Today would had been his 82nd anniversary, we recap his life and career
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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
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The Life and Style Of The Legendary Keith Richards in Photographs
The Stone Keith Richards it’s eternal, for decades he has embodied the spirit of “Sex, Drugs and Rock N’ Roll”, he also has been a fashion icon since the 1960’s, we revisit on photos his life and style that continues to influence fashion and looks today
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The Legendary Human Riff Keith Richards celebrates 79 today
Keith Richards has been nicknamed “Keef” and The Human Riff”, one of The Rolling Stones founder, he is a strong survivor and he embodies the Drugs, Sex and Rock N’Roll motto. Today, Keith turns 79, we look back briefly at his life and career
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On this day in 1966 “Dr. Seuss How the Grinch Stole Christmas” premiered on TV
In 1966 “Dr. Seuss How the Grinch Stole Christmas” premiered on TV and since then that the animation classic has since become a Christmas favorite around the world
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Remembering Chas Chandler On His Birthday
Chas Chandler was the man behind The Animals bass chords and the responsible for Jimi Hendrix’s rise to fame under his management. We briefly recap the life and career of Chandler on the day of his birthday
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Influential Rock drummer Carmine Appice turns 76 today
Carmine Appice came to prominence during the 1960’s as part of the Psychedelic Rock band Vanilla Fudge, but his career after that has been one of the most diverse and influential in Rock music, being credited as one of the main pioneers and developers of the Heavy Metal and Hard Rock drumming technique. Appice was born 76 years ago today, we briefly recap his career.
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1960’s Fashion icon, actress and singer Jane Birkin was born on this day in 1946
Jane Birkin emerged as a model and actress from the Swinging London scene and ended up in Paris as a singer with Serge Gainsbourg where in 1969 she recorded the controversial duet “Je T’Aime…Moi Non Plus”. An icon of style and beauty, Birkin turns 76 today
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The Motown Soul classic “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” gives Marvin Gaye his first No.1 in 1968 on the Hot 100
“I Heard It Through The Grapevine” was not initially written for Marvin Gaye, it was rejected as a single by Motown, and only after demanding and heavy airplay on the radio, it was made into a single. Marvin Gaye’s version remains the most acclaimed and popular, it reached No.1 in the Hot 100 on this day in 1968
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The Doors play their last concert with Jim Morrison at The Warehouse, New Orleans in 1970
In late 1970, The Doors were recording what would be their final studio album with Jim Morrison. Five days after Jim Morrison’s 27th birthday, on December 12th, the band plays at The Warehouse, a popular venue in New Orleans, without knowing it would be the last time the four of them would play together. Read about that evening and what allegedly happened to the tapes that recorded the show.
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How Well Do You Know Jim Morrison?
Jim Morrison is a legend, his enduring legacy lives on to this day and The Doors songs are timeless, but how well do you know him
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John Lennon was murdered on this day in 1980
On December 8th, 1980, Mark David Chapman took John Lennon’s life and and stole the world from his talent. We look back at Lennon’s life and career on the anniversary of one of music’s darkest days
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In 1969 Led Zeppelin’s “Whole Lotta Love” was released in the US
The opening track on the band’s second album, “Led Zeppelin II”, “Whole Lotta Love” was released in the United States on November 1969, but despite ruling the music scene during the 1970’s, the song became the band’s only top 10 single in the US
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A Banquet After The Trip: Revisiting the 1968 Rolling Stones “Beggars Banquet”
The “Beggars Banquet” LP it’s part of what people usually call “The Rolling Stones Golden Period”, that saw the releases of sequential stunning and influential albums by the band, this was also the last album featuring Brian Jones as an active member of the band. Released on December 6th, 1968, we revisit this enormous Rock classic
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Roy Orbison passed away 34 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
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David Bowie releases “Rubber Band” in 1966, his debut single on Deram
The early years of David Bowie career didn’t really produced any hit songs, In 1966 the 19 year old Bowie was signed to the new hip label Deram and released his first single on it “Rubber Band”, a Baroque-Pop song that was a sales flop
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The Doors influential drummer John Densmore turns 78 today
John Densmore is one of Rock’s most unique drummers, he has developed a personal technique in which he blends among other styles Jazz, Tribal beats and Rock. With The Doors he became famous and scored several hits during the late 1960’s. We look back at his life and career
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The legendary Dick Clark was born 93 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
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Tiny Tim passed away 26 years ago today
Mostly famous for his rendition of “Tip Toe Through The Tulips”, Tiny Tim passed away 26 years ago today in 1996
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