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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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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One of the absolute staples on Rock music, the Kingsmen “Louie Louie” version released in 1963 was the subject of an FBI investigation. On January 1964 it was No. 1 on the US Cash Box music chart
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To celebrate the 80th 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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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,” and today he turns 79
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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 heard, seen and felt in every artistic expression. To celebrate his 78th anniversary we’ve put out a special feature
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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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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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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 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 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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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 76
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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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The legendary Lemmy Kilmister was born on this day in 1945
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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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On December 22nd, 1967, Christmas on Earth Continued featured an All-Star lineup 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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“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 its success, it also contributed for Joe Meek’s mental health decline
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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 1946
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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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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 have been his 84th anniversary, we recap his 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 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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Keith Richards has been nicknamed “Keef” and The Human Riff”, one of The Rolling Stones founders, he is a strong survivor, and he embodies the Drugs, Sex and Rock N’ Roll motto. Today, Keith turns 81, we look back at his life and career
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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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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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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 78 years ago today; we briefly recap his career.
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“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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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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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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On December 8th, 1980, Mark David Chapman took John Lennon’s life 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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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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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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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 early years of David Bowie career didn’t really produce 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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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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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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Mostly famous for his rendition of “Tip Toe Through the Tulips”, Tiny Tim passed away 28 years ago today in 1996
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The Beatles song “Come Together” was released as a double A-Side single with “Something”, on November 29th, 1969, reached No.1 on the Hot 100, making it their 18th No.1 in the U.S
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Together with The Mamas & The Papas, Denny Doherty became one of the most successful artists of the 1960’s. The band had a string of worldwide Pop hits between 1966 and 1968 including “California Dreamin'” where he sings lead vocals
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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 23 years after his passing in 2001
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Bruce Channel’s biggest hit “Hey! Baby” influenced John Lennon harmonica riff that he used on The Beatles debut single “Love Me Do.” Today he turns 84
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Berry Gordy founded Motown in 1959, and it became one of the world’s biggest music labels with acts such as The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations and The Jackson 5 among many others. Today he turns 95
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In April 1960, after Elvis Presley’s two-year service in the United States Army, he recorded “Are You Lonesome Tonight? at the suggestion of manager Colonel Tom Parker, the song went No.1 on this day in 1960
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Today marks the 82nd anniversary of Jimi Hendrix. We look back at his life and career and how he changed the game for Rock guitarists and his enduring influence and popularity 54 years after his untimely death
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Cream ended their activity as a band in 1968 just three years after they were formed by Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce, despite their huge commercial success and their critical acclaimed music
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The singer of “When A Man Loves a Woman” Percy Sledge had one of the most recognizable soul music voices of all time
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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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On November 22nd, 1968, The Beatles released their only double studio album and the first on their newly created label Apple, self-titled “The Beatles,” more commonly known as “The White Album”. We revisit the 1968 classic album and the impact it had on the band’s career
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Norman Greenbaum remains mostly remembered for his 1969 hit No.1 hit “Spirit in the Sky.” today the singer-songwriter turns 82
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“Good Vibrations” stands as one of Rock and Pop’s most revolutionary songs and on November 17th, 1966, The Beach Boys masterpiece reached No.1 at the UK charts
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In 1965 with the British Invasion on full gas, The Rolling Stones make their debut on the U.S TV in the show “Hullabaloo” performing “She Said Yeah” and “Get Off of My Cloud”
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The Doors are now regarded as one of the biggest Rock bands of all time, they also have some of Rock’s most enduring music that includes classics such as “Light My Fire,” “People Are Strange” or “Riders on the Storm,” however they struggled to find a label that considered them worth of being signed to
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Petula Clark, “the first lady of British invasion” became worldwide famous with her 1960’s songs such as “Downtown,” today she turns 92
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First recorded in 1930, it was with the Ray Charles version that “Georgia on My Mind” knew the popularity that stands to this day
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He rose to prominence during the early 1960’s with the smash hit songs “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini” and “Sealed with a Kiss”, today former Pop idol sensation Brian Hyland turns 81
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Neil Young first rose to prominence as part of the Buffalo Springfield in the late 1960’s. He was pivotal in the development of Folk Rock and Grunge Rock and pioneered many different music trends throughout the years. He turns 79 today
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The controversial Doors frontman downward spiral was on full speed in 1969 and still fresh from the controversial performance at The Doors infamous Miami concert in March, Jim Morrison gets in trouble again when he’s arrested by the FBI after landing on Phoenix, Arizona
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Vanilla Fudge rose to prominence in 1967 with their cover of “You Keep Me Hangin’ On,” today, lead guitarist Vince Martell turns 79
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Rolling Stone was founded in San Francisco, California in 1967, featuring John Lennon on the cover and offering a free roach clip to hold a marijuana joint. Over the years, despite controversy, the magazine has been able to maintain its position as the mother of all pop culture magazines
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With memorable songs such as Big Yellow Taxi” and “Both Sides, Now” Joni Mitchell became one of the most influential singer-songwriters of all time. She turns 81 today
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Now a Psychedelic Rock staple and classic, in 1969, when Cocker was still relatively unknown in the U.S, he dared to perform his Beatles cover “With a Little Help from My Friends” at the Woodstock Festival, in what end up being one of Woodstock’s most memorable performances ever
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“Get Off of My Cloud” it’s one of the Rolling Stones earliest original hits and earned the band their second U.S Hot 100 No.1 on November 6, 1965
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The Monkees were one of the 1960’s most memorable American pop acts and released a string of hit songs between 1966 and 1969
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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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She’s an icon for the 1960’s Swinging London and has had a career filled with success over the last 60 years. From the “Shout!” hit to host her variety TV Shows in 1960’s, to Eurovision winner and to work with David Bowie in the 1970’s, we look back at her career
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“Suspicious Minds” became The King’s last U.S No.1 before his death when it peaked to the top of the Hot 100 on November 1, 1969, and gave back to Presley his career success
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The Supremes had an amazing string of hits during the 1960’s that became all time music classics, in 1964 they reached No.1 with “Baby Love” now regarded one of the most popular songs of the late 20th century
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Eddie Holland was a member of the famed Motown songwriting and production team Holland–Dozier– responsible for much of the Motown Sound and hit records by Martha and the Vandellas, The Supremes, The Four Tops, and The Isley Brothers, among others. Today he turns 85
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Never a stranger to controversy, Grace Slick is one of the first female rock stars, alongside her close contemporary Janis Joplin, that played a very important role in the development of rock music in the late 1960’s. She fronted Jefferson Airplane and composed Rock classics such as “Somebody to Love” and “White Rabbit.” Today The Acid Queen turns 85
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“My Generation” by The Who is one of the greatest rock songs ever made, it’s part of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for “historical, artistic and significant” value
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Pop artist Roy Lichtenstein was born on this day 101 years ago
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“Electric Ladyland” it’s a milestone in Rock music, this album it’s perfect from many points of views, and it was the last time Jimi Hendrix was able to work consistently in studio composing music
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Still fresh from their recent success, The Rolling Stones played the famous The Ed Sullivan Show while in the U.S for the first time
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He is one of Rock’s absolute icons, an essential part of the Rolling Stones early sound and music, though he quit the band in 1993, Bill Wyman it’s still seen as the “official” Stones bass player. Today, the “Stone Alone” turns 88
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The barefoot groovy Sandy Shaw got her first hit “(There’s) Always Some Thing There to Remind Me,” penned by the songwriting team Burt Bacharach and Hal David in 1964
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Bobby Fuller is mostly remembered for his version of “I Fought the Law” in 1966, the singer died prematurely at 23 years old. We remember him on his 82nd birthday
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We revisit what is considered Led Zeppelin’s heaviest album, their second, was released 55 years ago in 1969
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The recording sessions for “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” between 1966 and early 1967 produced many outtakes and other songs that were not meant to be used in the album, among it “Carnival of Light”
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Jay Siegel is mostly remembered by singing the vocals to the iconic classic Doo-Wop Pop song “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” released in 1961 by The Tokens
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“Massachusetts” was part of a hit singles string released by the brothers Gibb between 1967 and 1968 and it peaked to the top of the charts in 1967. We have some curious facts about this classic
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On October 18, 1966, The Jimi Hendrix Experience played the Olympia in Paris as a support act for the French Yé-Yé superstar Johnny Hallyday and were recorded for the first time
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Blue Cheer, The Silver Apples and Iron Butterfly were some of the new artists to emerge in 1968, pivotal on the development of Grunge, Heavy Metal and Electronic Music. We countdown the 25 best and most influential Rock and Pop albums of 1968 on video
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From Berlin to Chelsea Hotel, model, actress, singer, Warhol Superstar, Rock Star lover, were just some of the roles Nico lived during her short but intense life. She is best remembered as one of The Velvet Underground’s vocalists on their debut album “The Velvet Underground & Nico” but Nico’s stunning songs and solo career left an undeniable influence on modern music. We look back at her life on her 86th birthday
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Barry McGuire had a No.1 hit in 1965 with the protest song “Eve of Destruction” which its lyrics remain contemporary and relevant to this day
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One of Motown’s favorites, The Four Tops, reached for the second time No.1 on the U.S Hot 100 on October 15th, 1966, with “Reach Out, I’ll Be There,” a memorable hit for the band
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One of Rock’s finest moments, the TV special “The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus” was projected by The Rolling Stones to be a blend of Rock music and Circus acts and as a promotion for their album “Beggars Banquet,” featuring a parade of Rock stars such as John Lennon, Yoko Ono, The Who and Eric Clapton among others. However, the band shelved the film until 1996…find out why
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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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In 1969 BBC’s Top of the Pops refused to air for the first time in their history the No.1 song, “Je T’Aime…Moi Non Plus” by Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin, the French song became one of the most censored during the 1960’s
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For many, John Entwistle did for the bass what Hendrix did for the guitar. The Ox was born on this day in 1944, we look back at his life and career
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On October 9th, 1940, in Liverpool, England, one of 20th century and all times absolute icons was born, we look back at the life and career of John Lennon
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It’s one of the most covered songs in the world and it was one of Ray Charles concert staples
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Besides the great music both albums have, the 1968 acclaimed “The Beatles” and 1977 seminal Punk record “Nevermind the Bollocks Here’s The Sex Pistols” are connected through a very important detail that some people might not be aware of
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Released on October 5, 1961, “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” gave Audrey Hepburn her most iconic role ever, and it remains as a timeless mirrored image for many lost young women (or material girls)
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One of the most important singles in Rock history, “Love Me Do” by The Beatles, was released on this day in 1962, but what some people may not know is that “Love Me Do” most famous version, usually does not feature Ringo Starr on the drums
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It’s not easy making a Top 10 best Janis Joplin songs but we tried. Check our list that celebrates her life and timeless contribution to music
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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 who died on this day in 1970
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She is best known for her 1967 hit “First Cut Is the Deepest” but she’s far from being one hit wonder, P.P Arnold turns 78 today and for nearly 60 years she has been writing music history. Find out why
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Chubby Checker introduced new dance crazes to the mainstream during the early 1960’s, most notably, “The Twist” that made everybody in the whole world dancing to it. the legendary Chubby is 82 today
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On October 2nd, 1960, Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs Doo-Wop song “Stay,” written by Maurice Williams, reached No.1 on the Hot 100
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The song is one of the prime examples of 60’s Garage Rock and The McCoys version became one of the most covered ones during the 1960’s by Garage Rock bands worldwide and by the British Invasion bands
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Mariska Veres was one of the most recognizable female voices in Rock, she was also the first Dutch proper Rock star when her band Shocking Blue achieved worldwide success in the late 60’s and early 70’s with “Venus” Mariska was born on this day 77 years ago
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She is one of our favorite Pop icons, for over 6 decades she has brought us smiles and joy as we watched over the years the timeless movies “May Poppins” and “The Sound of Music”, today Julie Andrews turns 89
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“The Flintstones” first aired on ABC 64 years ago. Ever since has developed a cult following that hardly will die out due to their strong impact on Pop Culture
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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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After two successful years of hit singles and touring, and facing the British Invasion, the American band proved that they could be as good as the new Rock bands emerging from the other side of the Atlantic
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“Abbey Road,” a very righteous goodbye from The Beatles was released on September 26th, 1969, and it was the last album they recorded together as a band though it came out before “Let It Be” released in 1970
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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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His speed, power, fast bass-drumming, distinctive sound, and “feel” for the groove built a name for Bonham as one of the best Rock drummers who ever lived. The Led Zeppelin drummer passed away on this day in 1980, we look back at his short life
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The 1960’s were prodigal in transforming real Rock and Pop bands into cartoons and on September 25th,1965 the first cartoon series based on a Rock band premiered on ABC: “The Beatles”
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The Doors are to this day one of the most influential rock bands that ever existed, no doubt about it, even if you don’t like their music, but their influence spreads beyond rock music. In this article we’ll explore The Doors second album “Strange Days released on September 25th, 1967
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She is better known as being the wife of Beatle Paul McCartney, with whom she got married in 1969, but Linda McCartney had already built a successful career as a Rock photographer during the 60’s photographing names such as The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix and The Doors among many others
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One of the most eerie songs to top the charts reached No.1 on September 24th, 1961, in the U.K, interpreted by actor John Leyton and produced by Joe Meek
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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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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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One of the 1960’s classics and seminal Rock songs “The Letter” was first recorded by the American rock band the Box Tops in 1967 it launched Alex Chilton’s career and inspired numerous cover versions
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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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“Hush” is a song written by American composer and musician Joe South, for recording artist Billy Joe Royal in 1967, but it’s mostly famous for Deep Purple’s version
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It wasn’t until 1967, at the age of 33 with his first album, “Songs of Leonard Cohen” that he began his musical career but after he did, he left us a giant legacy in music
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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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On March 1st, 1969, The Doors play one of Rock History’s most infamous concerts at The Dinner Key Auditorium in Miami, Florida in what came to be known as the “Miami Incident”. On September 20th, 1970, Judge Goodman sentenced Morrison to six months hard labor
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Before Gorillaz there was The Archies, an American fictional garage band and on September 20th, 1969, they went No.1 in the Hot 100 with “Sugar, Sugar”
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Twiggy rose to fame in the mid 1960’s due to her unconventional modeling looks and she is considered the first international supermodel and paved the way for the Top Model cultural relevance for years to come
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Mama Cass Elliot continues to be one of the most popular and iconic pop singers ever. Her recognizable vocals and charisma helped many of The Mamas & The Papas songs achieving a popularity that endures to this day
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Bill Medley’s distinctive voice is noted for his bass-baritone voice in songs such as The Righteous Brothers’ “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’,” “Unchained Melody” and the 1980’s classic “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life”
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In 1960, Former chicken plucker Chubby Checker went to No.1 on the US singles chart Billboard Hot 100 on September 19, 1960, with ‘The Twist.’ The song officially gave birth to the Twist dance craze
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On September 19th, 1969 “Bad Moon Rising” reaches No.1 on the U.K charts, it would be the first and only #1 in the U.K for the band
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Originally recorded in 1951 by Tony Bennet, “Blue Velvet” most famous version came through the voice of Bobby Vinton in 1963
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Today marks the 54th anniversary of the loss of one of rock music’s great icons and legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix, who died on September 18, 1970, in London. We look back at his life and career
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The controversial band The Doors were banned from the popular The Ed Sullivan Show on September 17th, 1967, after their performance of “Light My Fire”
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Best known as a founding member of the Grammy-winning vocal group The 5th Dimension and with a career that spans both music and photography, Lamonte McLemore remains mostly remembered by the iconic The 5th Dimension 1969 song “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In”
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Most remembered as Mrs. Robinson, film and stage actress Anne Bancroft would have turned 93 today
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Remembering the legendary Blues Master B.B King on his 98th Birthday
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There is nothing wrong with your television set. Do not attempt to adjust the picture. We are controlling transmission. Looking back at the history of the famous 60’s cult series
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During The Doors European Tour in 1968 Jim Morrison collapsed due to a drug overdose and was rushed to the hospital with no vital signs
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The 1960’s and 1970’s were a golden age for Horror cinema, countless classics were produced during a 20-year period that influenced directors and writers for years to come and remain a part of our collective imagery. We’ve created a Top 10 list with some of the best and essential Horror movies of the 1960’s and 1970’s, just a glimpse of the good movies those two decades produced
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Remembering the influential Pop Art artist who created “LOVE” born on this day in 1928
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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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The bassist and lead singer of 60’s seminal Rock band Blue Cheer was born on this day in 1946
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The song marked a shift on The Supremes musical direction as they evolved to singing about more mature subjects appealing that way to a wider audience
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In 1968 his chart-topping cover of The Doors “Light My Fire” ignited the music career of the Puerto Rican artist
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The first show to ever feature the pop culture phenomenon premiered on September 9, 1967, on the ABC television network and ran for a total of three seasons
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The Rolling Stones are one of the few bands that can have a signature song per year, but from all the songs in their career, there’s still unanimity in what is considered their overall signatures song, and that is “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”
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The influential singer and composer Otis Redding was born on this day in 1941, we look back at his life and legacy
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On this day in 1963 the worldwide Beatlemania begins, the single set a record in the United States as one of the five Beatles songs that held the top five positions in the American charts simultaneously
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We look back at the life of one of England’s greatest comedians Peter Sellers
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Patsy Cline, the singer that transformed country into Pop with “Crazy, ” helped bridge the gap between country music and pop, paving the way for future generations of female artists
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Led Zeppelin original line up of Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and John Bonham play their first concert together billed as The New Yardbirds in Copenhagen, Denmark
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On September 7, 1968, The Doors start their European tour together with the Jefferson Airplane playing the first of two sold out nights in London, England, after a successful year touring the U.S and Canada having put out two of the best albums of 1967 together with the No. 1 single “Light My Fire”
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Tom Fogerty died on this day in 1990, he was the brother of John Fogerty and played rhythm guitar in the band that achieved immense worldwide success during the late 60’s and early 70’s with their unique blend of country and psychedelic rock
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Jimi Hendrix played his last concert on the Isle of Fehmarn Festival in Germany, September 6th, 1970, 12 days before his untimely death
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Clapton who at the time was about to begin the Cream farewell tour, was at first reluctant to collaborate with The Beatles
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In 1964 The Animals hit No.1 on the US singles chart with “House of The Rising Sun” with their rendition of old folk song “The House of The Rising Sun”
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On September 4th, 1968, The Beatles recorded the now famous promotional videos for ‘Hey Jude’ and ‘Revolution’ at Twickenham Film Studios
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Earlier on June 6th, of the same year, they had recorded it with original drummer Pete Best
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The “Blind Owl” was the second Rock star to enter the 27 Club in the two years dark circle that started with the Rolling Stones’ Brian Jones one year earlier
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Scottish Psychedelic Folk singer Donovan reached for the first- and only-time number 1 in the Hot 100 U.S charts with the song “Sunshine Superman” on September 3rd, 1966.
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He is one of Rock’s music most important and influential musicians, having played a role in some of Rock’s most important moments and among the restricted group people that are considered the “5th Beatle”
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On September 2nd, 1965, the band recorded their first demo at World Pacific Jazz Studios featuring 6 tracks
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One of music’s most prolific songwriters, the popular Bee Gees member is the last survivor of the band and celebrates 78 today
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On this day September 1st, 1965, James Brown performed in the popular 60’s music TV Show “Shindig!” his first Top 10 hit “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag”
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One of the most important DJs in modern music history, the British John Peel left a strong and enduring legacy from a career that had as much impact and importance as the thousands of bands he promoted
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Talented but also controversial, The Mamas & the Papas founder and mentor, “Papa John” John Phillips, wrote and co-wrote some of the most memorable and best Pop songs in history
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The prophetic and apocalyptic song by Zager and Evans, remains contemporary through its lyrics and between 1969 and 1970 was a tremendous success worldwide
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“War” was first recorded by The Temptations, but it was Starr’s version that became the most memorable and definitive due to the intensity of his performance of the song
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“Apache” remains one of the most recognized and popular instrumental hits today, The Shadows version was released in 1960 and despite the huge success in Europe had little to none impact in the U.S
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“Moon the Loon” was born on August 23, 1946. He changed the game for Rock drummers during the 60’s with his unique technique and contribution to the songs, but his self-destructive lifestyle led him to an early demise, we look back at his life
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Both “Yellow Submarine” and “Eleanor Rigby” by The Beatles have interesting backgrounds and are absolute classics. The two songs were put together on a double A side single in 1966 that peaked to No.1
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On August 22, 1969, in Tittenhurst Park, the Fab Four gathered together for their very last photo session
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Released in March 1968, “Mony Mony” by Tommy James and The Shondells peaked to No.1 at the U.K singles charts on August 21 of the same year
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“Please Mr. Postman” by the Marvelettes is notable for being the first Motown hit reaching the Hot 100 No.1
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Creative, talented and controversial, Isaac Hayes was the main creative force behind the Southern soul music label Stax and the winner of an Academy Award in 1972 for the song “Theme from Shaft.” The legendary composer, producer and performer was born on this day in 1942
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Robert Redford remains one of the most popular actors in the world and a part of Hollywood Royalty. The popular movie star turns 88
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“Fire” by The Crazy World of Arthur Brown it’s one of the prime examples of experimental Psychedelic Rock of the late 1960’s, despite its lack of guitars or bass, and first caught the eye of music fans due to Brown’s Shock and Theatrical performance of it
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One of Pop’s most famous songs, “I Got You Babe” by Sonny & Cher, sold in the U.S alone more than 1 million copies and peaked to the Hot 100 No.1 on August 14, 1965
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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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Prior to “Summer in the City”, the Lovin’ Spoonful of John Sebastian already had hit the charts with songs including the also classic “Daydream”
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In order for today’s society to be able to think and analyze the fact that a 1968 song that trivializes the idea of murdering a woman can still remain so popular today, we have to put up in perspective history and the 1960’s and 1970’s society as well as the once very trendy “murder ballad” genre, and “Delilah” is despite all the controversy one of the greatest Pop songs ever made
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Although it’s one of the most frightening films ever made, it has all the elements of very dark, black comedy, this film wasn’t clearly understood by its critics when it was first released in 1960
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Written by John Phillips of The Mamas & the Papas to promote Monterey International Pop Music Scott McKenzie’s “San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)” became a serious smash hit in 1967
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With an illustrious career that spans over five decades, and known for his portrayals of emotionally vulnerable characters and also antiheroes, Dustin Hoffman was nominated seven times to the Best Actor category
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Born 96 years ago today, Andy Warhol, the artist and creator of Pop Culture, is unquestionably one of the biggest and most influential artists of all times, He remains as contemporary as when he rose to prominence during the 1960’s with his unique Pop Art style that would endure for decades to come.
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The Beatles single “Help!” was released at the peak of the Beatlemania in July 1965, and by August was already an instant global hit and No.1
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Look back at the predecessor for “Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band” and The Beatles first flirt with Psychedelia
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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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The Spanish Irish actor Martin Sheen got worldwide famous for his role as Captain Benjamin L. Willard in Coppola’s 1979 “Apocalypse Now”, but he started his career during the early 1960’s in several hit TV shows
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In 1968, despite being already one of the top bands in the U.S and owning the 1967 smash hit “Light My Fire”, The Doors hadn’t yet fully break into the European market, but with “Hello, I Love You”, they finally did
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Dom DeLuise popularity as an actor and comedian peaked during the 1970’s, appearing in several comedy movies with Mel Brooks and also often co-starring Burt Reynolds. DeLuise was born on this day in 1933
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The leader of San Francisco’s most notorious Psychedelic Rock band the Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia was born on this day in 1942
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Wild Thing” became one of the seminal Garage Rock songs during the 1960’s through British band The Troggs version
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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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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 29, 1967, it became their first No.1
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A pioneer of Rock music films or movies, “Help!”, originally titled “Eight Arms to Hold You”, The Beatles second adventure into cinematics premiered on July 29, 1965, at the London Pavilion Theater in the West End of London
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Richard Wright might had been overshadowed by Syd Barret, Roger Waters or David Gilmour, but he was an essential part of the Pink Floyd backbone and contributed to develop their unique sound and his innovative use of keyboards and synthesizers helped define the sound of progressive rock and influenced countless musicians
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Gentry’s breakthrough came in 1967 with the release of “Ode to Billie Joe,” a song she wrote and recorded that became an instant hit, and that together with “I’ll Never Fall in Love Again”, earned her top places in the mainstream charts despite the artist’s association with Country music
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“Dream a Little Dream of Me”, a cover of a 1931 classic, was officially recorded by the Mamas & the Papas and included on their final album “The Papas & The Mamas” in 1968 but Dunhill Records decided to promote Mama Cass alone much to the displeasure of the band
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The life of Mick Jagger blends with the birth of Modern Rock. Jim Morrison of The Doors once called him “A Prince Among Men”, and, he remains to this day perhaps the most influential Rocker of all time. We’ve compiled some of Mick Jagger’s and the Rolling Stones highlights of their career on this special to celebrate his birthday, also we included a Rolling Stones lyric quiz.
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“You Can’t Hurry Love” by the Supremes remains one of the 1960’s absolute classics and a Motown signature song, it was released on July 25, 1966
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Roy Orbison’s distinctive haunting song “Only the Lonely (Know the Way I Feel)” peaked to No.2 on the Hot 100 on July 25, 1960, it was his first major hit and showcased his surprisingly powerful voice
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Cat Stevens, now Yusuf Islam, penned memorable songs such as “Wild World” and “The First Cut Is the Deepest”, during the 1960’s and 1970’s released several acclaimed albums and has in recent years returned to do music after an almost 30 years hiatus. He turns 76 today
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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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Carlos Santana it’s one of the most eclectic and experimental musicians in Rock music. We look back at the beginning of his career and Santana’s 1969 debut album today that he turns 77
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The song was performed live on the first ever satellite TV production “Our World” representing the U.K in 1967
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From Berlin to Chelsea Hotel, model, actress, singer, Warhol Superstar, Rock Star lover were just some of the roles Nico lived during her short but intense life. She is best remembered as one of The Velvet Underground’s vocalists on their debut album “The Velvet Underground & Nico” but Nico’s stunning songs and solo career left an undeniable influence on modern music. We look back at her life and career 36 years after her untimely passing
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“I’m Sorry” projected Brenda Lee to a major contemporary international following with her songs also being recorded by other artists around the world in different languages, resulting in her becoming one of the earliest international pop stars
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He was an original Rolling Stone, but Ian Stewart’s name still remains much in the shadow despite co-founding the band and playing in most of the Rolling Stones albums released between 1964 and 1985
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A Motown legend, as part of Martha and The Vandellas, Martha Reeves scored several hits during the 1960’s including “Nowhere to Run” and “Dancing In The Street”, today she turns 83
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Released on July 14, 1969, “Easy Rider” it’s an absolute landmark on counterculture and one of the most iconic and memorable movies ever made, it portrays freedom in a way that remains timeless to this day while it still serves as a 1960’s social portrait
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Just like his 1967 self titled debut album and all his previous singles, “Love You Till Tuesday” by David Bowie failed to break into the British charts despite being praised by critics
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Originally recorded by Bobby Womack’s The Valentinos in 1964, “It’s All Over Now” was only the first in a string of hit singles by the Rolling Stones during the 1960’s
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The song chronicles the events associated with Lennon’s marriage to Yoko Ono and its lyrical content that included the line “Christ, you know it ain’t easy” was found to be offensive by the U.S mainstream radio stations
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As a member and lead vocalist of the Los Angeles band The Byrds, Roger McGuinn, celebrating 82 today, scored several hit songs between 1965 and 1970. Look back at the influential California band Top 10 songs
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Based on an old folk song, “The House Of The Rising Sun” by The Animals was the first UK No.1 to have a playing time of more than four minutes, read more about this influential Rock classic
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The Rolling Stones definitive signature song became their first No.1 hit in the United States when it peaked to the top of the Hot 100 on July 10, 1965
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He thundered the Rock scene during the late 1960’s as the drummer for The Jimi Hendrix Experience
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The Beatle Ringo turns 84 today and always had one song reserved for him on every Beatles album. These are all the 11 songs ordered by popularity and endurance
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“Sunny Afternoon” marked a shift on The Kinks sound from garage Rock to a baroque Pop direction. On July 7, 1966 it peaked to No.1 in the UK
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Ever since it’s original release, The Beatles debut movie “A Hard Day’s Night” has developed a cult status, and remains hugely influential on Pop culture
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With an estimated crowd between 250,000 and 500,000 fans, the Rolling Stones played a free concert at Hyde Park, London, to pay tribute to Brian Jones who had died two days earlier. Look back at the film of the famous concert
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At the height of their popularity, The Doors played the prestigious Hollywood Bowl on July 5, 1968, a performance that is now regarded as historical. On the audience, a very special and famous guest wanted to learn how to play and control bigger venues and audiences. Learn more about it and read also more facts about this legendary concert
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The “Blind Owl” one of the most talented musicians, singers and songwriters of his generation and Canned Heat founder was born on this day in 1943, and between 1969 and 1971 he was the second notable rocker to die at age 27, just over a year after Brian Jones and one month before Jimi Hendrix
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On May 11, 1964 The Beach Boys released the single “I Get Around”, backed with “Don’t Worry Baby”, one of the 1960’s most recognizable songs
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July 3 it’s one of the darkest days on the history of Rock music, during exactly two years several Rock stars died at age 27 between July 3, 1969 and July 3, 1971 beginning with the Rolling Stones’s Brian Jones and ending on The Doors’ Jim Morrison
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Released in May, 1969 the success of this absolute Rock classic produced by The Who’s Pete Townshend caught everyone by surprise
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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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Despite being remembered mostly for her 1962 No.1 hit “The Loco-Motion”, Little Eva inspired and is the subject of another very famous song that was a hit for The Crystals
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Find it out why The Beatles Portuguese 4 track release of “Strawberry Fields Forever/Penny Lane” is their most Psychedelic official EP ever
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A delight to the eyes, 1967 “Playtime” from the acclaimed French director Jacques Tati, it’s an unique movie that satirizes modern day society
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Written by Paul McCartney at age 16 and attributed to Lennon–McCartney, “A World Without Love” was first recorded by the British duo Peter and Gordon, released as their debut single on February 28, 1964
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The Byrds cover of Dylan’s “Mr. Tambourine Man” changed music and had a huge impact on the late 1960’s Rock that can be heard to this day
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On June 25, 1967, The Beatles performed live “All You Need Is Love” for an estimated audience of between 400 and 700 million people around the globe on what was the first ever satellite TV production
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Kris Kristofferson penned the classic “Me and Bobby McGee”, which became his most well-known song, but for a while, music wasn’t the direction he was following during his early years. We look back at Kristofferson’s life and career on the day he turns 88
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With The Kinks, Ray Davies sung and played on some of the most memorable songs of the 1960’s and 1970’s. The band, “outsiders” on the British Invasion music scene, influenced important music movements such as Punk Rock and Britpop and remain relevant ever since their hit “You Really Got Me” played for the first time. Ray Davies turns 80 today
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The Argentinian composer Lalo Schifrin has composed hundreds of songs and themes for famous movie and TV scores, including the iconic theme for “Mission: Impossible”. Today he turns 92
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Greg Munford provided the lead vocals for Strawberry Alarm Clock only No.1, the 1967 Psychedelic Rock classic hit “Incense And Peppermints” but despite that, he never joined the band, Today he turns 75
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Singer, songwriter and the main creative force behind The Beach Boys, Brian Wilson was born on this day in 1942. We celebrate his 82nd birthday by looking back at the Top 10 Beach Boys songs
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“Jumpin’ Jack Flash” peaked to No.1 on the UK singles charts on June 19, 1968 becoming their 7th U.K No.1, here’s some facts about this Rolling Stones enduring Rock classic
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Paul McCartney’s songwriting partnership with John Lennon while in The Beatles during the 1960’s, it’s the most famous in Pop and Rock music history. Celebrate Paul McCartney’s 82nd birthday, with the Top 25 Beatles songs featuring him on lead vocals
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Paul McCartney is one of the very few people on the planet that barely needs any introduction. The former Beatle turns 82 today and we celebrate it with his Top 15 best non-Beatles related songs
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Paul McCartney is one of the very few people on the planet that barely needs any introduction. The former Beatle was born on 18 June 1942 in Liverpool, England. We look back at his life on photographs
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“See Emily Play” is now a Psychedelic Rock classic, one of Pink Floyd’s earliest hits, was released in Columbia records on June 16, 1967, backed with “Scarecrow”
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The Monterey Pop Festival it’s perhaps the very first blueprint for the modern open-air Rock festivals as we know it, with an estimated 200,000 attending during three days, featuring acts such as Otis Redding, Jefferson Airplane, The Byrds, Janis Joplin with the Big Brother and The Holding Company, The Who, Mamas & Papas, Grateful Dead, Canned Heat and the first major appearance of The Jimi Hendrix Experience in the U.S
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The first French Rock Star, Johnny Hallyday was seen as a “national monument” in France. He emerged during the early 1960’s part of French culture and music movement Yé-Yé. With over 110 million records sold worldwide, Hallyday had a successful career that only was stopped by illness towards the end of his life
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Demis Roussos achieved the peak of his popularity during the 1970’s with songs such as “Forever And Ever”, a No.1 on the UK singles charts, but despite his success and popularity in Europe, he was never able to replicate the same in other parts of the world. We look back at his career on the day he would have turned 78
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With the 1969 “Midnight Cowboy” movie theme “Everybody’s Talking” Nilsson scored his first big hit. During the 1970’s, he became one of the most popular singer-songwriters while at the same indulging in excess together with John Lennon. Nilsson was born 83 years ago
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The British band The Troggs, scored hit songs during the 1960’s such as “Wild Thing”, “Love Is All Around” and “With A Girl Like You”. Their singer Reg Presley was born 83 years ago
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Exploring the fantastic French Pop music scene during the 60’s
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“The Ballad Of John And Yoko” chronicles the events associated with Lennon’s marriage to Yoko Ono and it’s lyrical content caused some controversy in some countries, mainly the U.S and Spain
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Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards with an important contribution from Brian Jones, the Rolling Stones “Paint It, Black”, was one of the first the Stones developed during their experimental phase
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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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With “These Boots Are Made for Walkin'” Nancy Sinatra created a popular and enduring image of the Swinging Sixties, today she turns 84
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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 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 84
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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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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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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 80th birthday here’s ten of the best songs from The Mamas & The Papas
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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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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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“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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“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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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 songwriter
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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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“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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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 79, check 10 of their best songs
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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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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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