The Top 5 New York Dolls to celebrate the life of Punk icon Johnny Thunders
We look back at the Top 5 New York Dolls songs to celebrate Johnny Thunders birthday and his influence in music
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The Top 10 Best AC/DC songs with Bon Scott
Bon Scott lived fast, died young, and we are not sure if he left a good looking corpse, but he did left an enormous legacy to music. We look back at his time in AC/DC with the Top 10 Best AC/DC songs with Bon Scott
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Influential drummer Mitch Mitchell was born on this day in 1946
Mitch Mitchell thundered the Rock scene during the late 1960’s as the drummer for The Jimi Hendrix Experience
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Donny Osmond peaks to No.1 in 1972 with “Puppy Love”
Originally written by Paul Anka in 1960 for Annette Funicello, “Puppy Love” was revived by Donny Osmond twelve years later in 1972. Learn how popular the young Osmond version became
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The day Led Zeppelin played their final concert together
On July 7, 1980, Berlin, Germany saw the final act of the gigantic 1970’s band. Led Zeppelin played for the very last time together just a few months before drummer John Bonham died
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The Village People construction worker David Hodo turns 72
From 1978 to 2013, Hodo secured his place in Pop Culture as the construction worker character in the group Village People, he was born on this day in 1947
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In 1972 David Bowie changes Pop and Rock music forever with his “Starman” performance at Top Of The Pops
When Bowie embodied Ziggy Stardust and performed “Starman”, he influenced just about every future major British music star that was watching the TV at that minute
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On July 3, 1973, David Bowie kills Ziggy Stardust live at the London’s Hammersmith Odeon
By 1973, David Bowie, who was barely a household name just one year earlier, had conquered the world with his fictional persona Ziggy Stardust but on July 3, 1973 when he went on stage , he was about to kill it and get his own life back
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July 3, 1969 – July 3, 1971: A dark circle on Rock history that begun with Brian Jones and ended with Jim Morrison
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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The British band 10CC signature song “I’m Not In Love” peaks to No.1 at the UK singles charts in 1975
Released in May 1975, “I’m Not In Love” remains the British band 10CC signature song and one of the most popular Pop hits of all time
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The Top 10 Blondie songs on the iconic Debbie Harry birthday
Debbie Harry wrote her name in the history of Rock as one of the most charismatic and popular female Rock singers of all time. With Blondie she had an impressive string of hit singles that remain timeless. Today, the iconic singer turns 74 and we look back at Blondie’s Top 10 songs
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The legendary and influential Willie Dixon was born on this day in 1915
Willie Dixon has influenced and continues to influence generations of Blues and Rock artists. His songs have been covered extensively since the 1960’s by some of the most important artists and bands and he is one of the most important important links between the Blues and Rock
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How well do you know David Bowie?
Test your David Bowie knowledge on this quiz about the life and career of the ultimate Pop icon!
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The Clash lead guitarist and co-founder Mick Jones turns 64 today
Mick Jones is one the most relevant and influential 1970’s Punk Rock figures, aside of being The Clash lead guitarist and co-lead vocalist, Jones also was the band’s main songwriter. He turns 64 today
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Singer-songwriter Carly Simon turns 74 today
Carly Simon is the author and singer of one of Pop music’s most mysterious songs “You’re So Vain”. Over the years she has scored several hit songs, and always kept a low profile despite her huge success. Today she turns 74
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The influential songwriter, singer and actor Kris Kristofferson turns 83 today
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 83
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The Kinks’ Ray Davies turns 75
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 75 today
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“Mission: Impossible” music theme composer Lalo Schifrin turns 87 today
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 87
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Aerosmith founding member and drummer Joey Kramer turns 69 today
Joey Kramer has been with Aerosmith since the band was formed. He has scored an impressive string of Rock hits over the years, making him one of the most influential Rock drummers in the scene. Today he turns 69
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Lionel Richie turns 70
Lionel Richie popularity remains untouchable since he first became famous as the lead singer for the Commodores back in the 1970’s. He co-wrote “We Are The World” and some of the most memorable Pop anthems of the 1980’s, today he turns 70
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“The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars”: David Bowie’s breakthrough masterpiece
Released on June 16, 1972, “The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars” gave birth to one of Rock’s most enduring characters, Ziggy Stardust, David Bowie’s most famous creation. We revisit the story of Ziggy Stardust and the songs of this timeless album
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French Yé-Yé and Rock icon Johnny Hallyday was born on this day in 1943
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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Kansas original lead singer Steve Walsh was born 68 years ago today
Steve Walsh, it’s one of the founding members and lead singer of Kansas, during the 1970’s the band achieved notable Rock hits with “Carry On Wayward Son,” and “Dust in the Wind”. He was born on this day in 1951
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The unique Greek singer and performer Demis Roussos was born on this day in 1946
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 73
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Singer-songwriter Nilsson was born on this day in 1941
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 78 years ago
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The legacy of Robert Indiana
A look back at Robert Indiana, the famous Pop Art artist that created the iconic 1970 “LOVE” sculpture,
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The Doors Studio Albums With Jim Morrison Rated And Reviewed
Pop Expresso rated, reviewed and tell you some of the back story behind all the six Doors studio albums made with Jim Morrison between 1967 and 1971
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On this day in 1975 John Lennon’s last public performance and TV appearance was broadcast
In 1975, John Lennon goes up on stage and does his very last public performance as a musician, which also became the last time he made a TV appearance, in what is now seen as a diplomatic gesture towards a “new business partner”, at the “Salute To Sir Lew Grade” show
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In 1970, The Beatles get their 20th and last N.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “The Long and Winding Road”
“The Long and Winding Road”, released as a single on May 11, 1970, became The Beatles 20th and last number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, an all-time record for number of chart-topping singles on that chart
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The Top 20 Robert Plant Songs in Led Zeppelin
A powerful and high pitched vocal range that at times blew PA’s at live concerts, Robert Plant’s legacy as the lead singer for Led Zeppelin has given us memorable songs
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A New Approach: 10 Of The Best Classic Albums with Novelty Packaging
We look back at some of the best novelty packaging on albums, with a list of 10 famous ones that became iconic not just for their music only but also due to the unique cover art and packaging on this list
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Bonnie Tyler turns 68 today
Bonnie Tyler’s signature song remains the 1983 “Total Eclipse Of The Heart”, but the husky voice singer scored several other hit songs throughout the decades. Today she turns 68
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Dolly Parton quickly peaks to No.1 with her country ballad “I Will Always Love You” in 1974
Released on June 6, 1974, the country ballad “I Will Always Love You” remains Dolly Parton’s signature song, learn more about the background of this famous ballad
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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 102 years ago today
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Tom Jones turns 79 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 79
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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 Rolling Stone Charlie Watts turns 78 today
Charlie Watts is often referred to as the quiet Stone and is one of Rock’s most influential drummers. Today he turns 78
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Donna Summer peaks to No.1 with the rockin’ “Hot Stuff” in 1979
“Hot Stuff” marked a changing on Donna Summer’s musical direction into a more Rock sound. It peaked to No.1 on this day in 1979
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The Top 12 Rolling Stones songs with Ronnie Wood
Ronnie Wood joined the Rolling Stones in 1974, he was the third full-time guitarist in the band after founding member Brian Jones and Mick Taylor. We’ve put together the Top 12 Rolling Stones songs with Ronnie Wood today that he turns 72
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On his 89th 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 career.
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The legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham was born on this day in 1948
John Bonham remains one of Rock’s most influential and unique drummers. He has a strong legacy that makes him an enduring and legendary figure of Rock N’ Roll history. He was born 71 years ago today
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The Rolling Stones classic “Brown Sugar” peaks to No.1 in May 1971
“Brown Sugar” introduced a changing on the Rolling Stones sound, live lineup and set list, that would pretty much define the rest of their career for decades to come
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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 74, check 10 of their best songs
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The emblematic Punk Rock song “God Save The Queen” by the Sex Pistols was released on this day in 1977
Regarded by many of the general public as an assault on Queen Elizabeth II and the monarchy, “God Save The Queen”, the emblematic and controversial Punk Rock song by the Sex Pistols was released on this day in 19
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Actress and sex symbol Pam Grier turns 70 today
Actress and sex symbol Pam Grier turns 70 today. She was born Pamela Suzette Grier in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on May 26, 1949.
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Top 10 songs of the unique Stevie Nicks
Being as part of Fleetwood Mac or as a solo artist, Stevie Nicks, with her distinctive vocals, charisma, and charm, have been gracing the music world over the last 40 years. We celebrate the “gold dust woman’s” birthday with her Top 10 songs
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The charismatic Kansas violinist Robby Steinhardt turns 69 today
Robby Steinhardt is often referred to as the most charismatic member of Kansas, and though he has departed from the band several times, his role on developing the band’s original signature sound as well as his interaction with the audience is widely recognized. We look back briefly at his life and career
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David Bowie’s “Diamond Dogs”: A darker look into a future legend
Originally composed for a musical based on the George Orwell’s book “1984”, “Diamond Dogs”, was released on May 24, 1974, it remains one of David Bowie’s darkest and most influential albums. We revisit this absolute classic
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Celebrate the legendary Bob Dylan 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 78 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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Legendary soul diva Patti LaBelle turns 75 today
Legendary soul diva Patti LaBelle turns 75. She was born Patricia Louise Holt-Edwards on May 24th, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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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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In 1977 benefiting from BBC’s will to stop the Sex Pistols, Rod Stewart tops the charts with “I Don’t Want To Talk About It”
With his unique raspy vocals, Rod Stewart turned “I Don’t Want To Talk About It” into a song of it’s own, topping the charts in 1977
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Guess the Lyrics: Cher
How well do you know Pop’s Diva Cher 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 74 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
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Five essential movies written and/or directed by George Lucas
George Lucas mainstream debut happened in 1973 with “American Graffiti”, however, it was the “Star Wars” saga, starting in 1977, that earned him worldwide fame and cult status
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Ten of the Best Stevie Wonder songs
With a career that has spanned for almost 60 years, Stevie Wonder has composed some of Soul, Funk and Pop best songs. Let’s look back at ten of his very best
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The legendary Rock royalty marriage of Mick and Bianca Jagger
Mick and Bianca Jagger married on May 12, 1971, in Saint Tropez and the ceremony became a legend of its own, featuring celebrity guests and embarrassing moments
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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 Eagles top the charts with “Hotel California” in 1977
Either an allegory about hedonism, self-destruction, and greed, or simply just a statement about finding your path in life, “Hotel California” remains one of the greatest songs ever made
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Black Sabbath’s drummer Bill Ward turns 72 today
Bill Ward co-founded Black Sabbath during the late 1960’s, becoming one of the most influential drummers to rise to fame during the 1970’s. We look back at his career today that he turns 72
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ABBA’s first smash hit “Waterloo”, peaks to No.1 on this day in 1974
On April 1974, the Swedish group ABBA won the 19th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, little over a month later, ABBA were worldwide superstars with “Waterloo”
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Former Foreigner frontman Lou Gramm turns 69 today
Lou Gramm is the original Foreigner vocalist, he co-wrote many of Foreigner’s hits including the 1985 “I Want to Know What Love Is”, today he turns 69
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Ten of the very best Kiss songs during Ace Frehley’s era
Ace Frehley aka The Spaceman original guitarist and founding member of KISS remained with the band from 1973 to 1982, regarded as their most creative and successful period
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The Electronic Pop music genius Giorgio Moroder turns 79 today
Giorgio Moroder’s career has been filled with hit upon hit, he has been awarded Oscars, Grammys and even Golden Globes and, he is responsible for some of the most memorable Electronic Pop music songs ever. We look back at his impressive career
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Al Pacino’s 5 essential movies
Al Pacino rose to fame during the 1970’s when he appeared in the 1972 acclaimed movie “The Godfather” where he portrayed Michael Corleone
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The Jackson Five kicks The Beatles out of the US Hot 100 No.1 with “ABC” on this day in 1970
Released on February 24, 1970, “ABC” remains one of the Jackson Five most memorable and signature songs. It reached No.1 on April 25, 1970
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The Creedence Clearwater Revival bassist Stu Cook turns 74 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 74
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The legendary Roy Orbison was born 83 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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Revisiting “Sticky Fingers”, one of the Rolling Stones absolute masterpieces
One of Rock’s greatest and unbeatable albums, “Sticky Fingers” marks the beginning of a new era to the Rolling Stones, without Brian Jones
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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 72 and we look back at his life and career
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Mark Volman of The Turtles turns 72 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 72
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The legendary and impressive Rock producer and engineer Eddie Kramer turns 77
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 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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Gerry Rafferty was born 72 years ago today
Gerry Rafferty penned and popularized memorable Rock hits such as “Stuck In The Middle With You” and “Baker Street”. The Scottish Rocker was born on this day in 1971
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David Bowie and the importance of the 1972 “Starman” single release to his career
Historically,”Starman” it’s a turning point on Bowie’s career and it was almost an instant hit to Bowie, not only in the U.K but worldwide
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In 1971 the Rolling Stones officially begin a turning point in their career with the release of “Brown Sugar” on their own label
“Brown Sugar” was released in 1971, after a successful 1960’s decade where the Rolling Stones had established themselves as one of the most influential and biggest Rock bands in the planet
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The Village People “G.I” and “sailor” Alex Briley turns 71 today
Alex Briley became famous as The Village People G.I soldier during the late 1970’s. He was part of the original line up of the popular band, today he turns 71
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The Beatles peak to No.1 with “Let It Be” on the Hot 100 in 1970
Released in March 1970 “Let It Be” was one of The Beatles final releases as a band and had a quick rise to No.1 on music charts worldwide
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David Bowie releases “Drive-In Satuday” in 1973
The lyrics features multiple references to notable names including Mick Jagger, model Twiggy and Carl Jung describes how the inhabitants of a post-apocalyptic world in the future have forgotten how to make love
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In 1975 Minnie Riperton peaks to No.1 on the U.S Hot 100 with Stevie Wonder’s produced “Lovin’ You”
On April 5, 1975, “Lovin’ You” peaked to No.1 on the U.S Hot 100, and it’s regarded as one of the first songs to top the Hot 100 chart without the help of a percussion instrument
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The Prince Of Soul, Marvin Gaye was born on this day in 1939
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 80th birthday
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In 1977 ABBA once again top the charts with “Knowing Me, Knowing You”
By 1977 ABBA were no strangers to success, after delivering a string of hit singles one after another. Their song “Knowing Me, Knowing You” was no exception
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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, 91 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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We salute Angus Young on his 64th birthday with a Top 10 AC/DC songs
Angus Young is one of Rock’s biggest legends and has influenced and inspired generations of guitarists. He co.-founded AC/DC with his brother Malcolm Young in 1973, today he turns 64 and we celebrate his life and career with the Top 10 AC/DC songs
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Celebrate Eric Clapton’s 74th 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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New Wave icon Lene Lovich turns 70 today
The new wave icon Lene Lovich remains most famous for their 1978 hit “Lucky Number”, she turns 70 today
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On this day in 1970, Simon & Garfunkel goes No.1 with their now classic “Bridge Over Troubled Water”
Side by side with “The Sound Of Silence”, “Bridge Over Troubled Water” it’s one of Simon & Garfunkel most popular songs to this day. It went No.1 on both the US and UK charts
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Miss Diana Ross turns 75 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 more than 50 years
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Celebrate the 71st birthday of legendary Steven Tyler with The Top 10 Aerosmith songs
An absolute icon of Rock music, the Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler was born on March 26, 1948, in New York, and formed Aerosmith in Boston during the early 1970’s. Check out the Top 10 Aerosmith songs
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The best 20 Elton John songs
Controversial, talented and a world class entertainer, Elton John turns 72 years old, to celebrate it, look back at 20 of his very best songs, from his 70’s classics, to the shift into 80’s modern pop beats and throughout his return during the 1990’s and 21st century to the classic formula that first made him famous
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Bee Gees get their 8th US No.1 hit with “Tragedy” in 1979
Released as a single supporting their album “Spirits Having Flown”, “Tragedy” provided the Bee Gees with their 8th No.1 in the US on this day in 1979
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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 Cars founder and lead singer Ric Ocasek turns 75
Ric Ocasek became internationally famous as the leader of New Wave band The Cars. Today he turns 75
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The iconic William Shatner turns 88
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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On this day in 1972 Neil Young was No.1 at the Hot 100 with “Heart Of Gold”
“Heart Of Gold” was the only No.1 for Neil Young in the U.S, but despite being one of his most beloved and popular tracks there was another famous folk singer-songwriter who disliked it
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The Clash releases their debut single “White Riot” on this day in 1977
“White Riot” by The Clash remains one of the best classic Punk Rock examples, the band became one of the best selling acts to emerge from the British Punk scene
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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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The legendary Alice Cooper band co-founder and guitarist Michael Bruce turns 71 today
Michael Bruce is one of the most influential Rock guitarists of all time and co-wrote many of Alice Cooper’s early hits. He was born on this day in 1948
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Heart singer and guitarist Nancy Wilson turns 65 today
Together with her sister Ann, they became the first women to front a Hard Rock band. With Heart, Nancy Wilson scored several hits that are now regarded as Rock classics such as “Barracuda”, “Crazy on You”, “Alone”, “These Dreams” and “What About Love” among others. She turns 65 today
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Revisiting KISS masterpiece “Destroyer”
Released on this day in 1976, “Destroyer” it’s much more than just another KISS album. It’s perhaps their defining record that includes some of their best songs produced by Bob Ezrin. We look back at this absolute Rock classic
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The controversial Beach Boy Mike Love turns 78 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 78
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Quincy Jones turns 86 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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On this day in 1971 Jim Morrison lands in Paris for his final journey
Jim Morrison moved to Paris to get away from the claws of fame and to sober up, but what he found in Paris, ultimately lead him to his demise at age 27. What really happened on July 3, 1971?
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Kate Bush debut single “Wuthering Heights” peaks to No.1 on this day in 1978
Kate Bush became the first female artist to have a self-penned number one hit in the UK with “Wuthering Heights”. Learn more about the rising of one of Pop’s most weary songs
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In 1979, the iconic Disco hit “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor reaches No.1 on the Hot 100 on this day
“I Will Survive” remains one of the most popular Disco songs ever made. It gave Gloria Gaynor No.1 on the U.S Hot 100 on March 10, 1979
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The influential and legendary John Cale turns 77 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 77
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The “plastic soul” of David Bowie album “Young Americans”
Looking back at Bowie’s soul adventure that was released on this day in 1975
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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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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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Bee Gees get their 4th UK No.1 hit with “Tragedy” in 1979
“Tragedy” peaked to No.1 in the UK singles charts on March 3, 1979 and soon after it knocked “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor off the top spot in the US
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Karen Carpenter was born 69 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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Canadian singer Terry Jacks starts a surprising three week run at No.1 on the U.S Hot 100 with “Seasons In The Sun”
“Seasons In The Sun” sold 14 millions copies worldwide, but despite that, it’s still considered by some one of the worst pop songs ever recorded
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The Who’s Roger Daltrey turns 75
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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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 76th 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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On this day, 22 years apart, both Harry Nilsson in 1972 and Mariah Carey in 1994, climb to No.1 with Badfinger’s song “Without You”
One of the most famous Pop ballads of all time, “Without You” by Badfinger, has been covered and recorded by over 180 artists, however, was through Harry Nilsson and Mariah Carey that the song met it’s most famous versions
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Manfred Mann’s Earth Band Prog Rock version of Springsteen’s “Blinded By The Light” goes No.1 on this day in 1977
“Blinded By The Light” was originally written and released by Bruce Springsteen, but it was through Manfred Mann’s Earth Band that the song went No.1 in 1977
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Legendary Tony Iommi, “the man who invented the heavy metal riff”, turns 71 today
He’s one of the most influential, respected and legendary guitar players of all time. Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi was born 71 years ago today, we look back at his life, career, and influence.
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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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On his 65th birthday, check out the Top 5 John Travolta Movies
The famous actor John Travolta was born on this day, February 18, 1954, in Englewood, New Jersey. On his 65th birthday, check out the Top 5 John Travolta Movies
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The Rolling Stones Studio albums 1964-1974
A look at the Stones albums released during their most creative and enduring period
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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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The creative Peter Gabriel was born on this day in 1950
The Genesis founder and former lead singer Peter Gabriel has had a very successful solo career since the 1970’s and won a big place on Pop Culture’s imagery through his creative music videos. Today he turns 69
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“Black Sabbath”: Unleashed on Friday the 13th February, 1970
What could be more appropriate for Black Sabbath to release their self-titled debut in 1970 than a Friday the 13th? On this day, Sabbath unleashed an album that revolutionizes the 1970’s music scene and music history forever. We revisit the outstanding Black Sabbath debut
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In 1970 John Lennon becomes the first solo Beatle to appear on Top Of The Pops when he performs his single “Instant Karma!”
John Lennon was officially still a Beatles member when he performed his hit single “Instant Karma!” on BBC’s Top Of The Pops. The song, which is considered one of the fastest-released songs in pop music history scored a big hit for Lennon and remains one of his most popular ones
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David Bowie releases “Sound And Vision” in 1977
On February 11, 1977, one of David Bowie’s most revolutionary and famous songs, “Sound And Vision” was the first single to be released from the album “Low”, the Experimental Electronic-Rock adventure of the Berlin period. The back vocals on the song were done by a very special singer
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The Doors’ Solid Rock of “Morrison Hotel”
On February 9, 1970, The Doors redefine and reinvent themselves with a solid Rock album that was a drastic departure from their previous (and failed) attempt at making orchestral music. We look back at this timeless Rock classic that even inspired the name of a famous restaurant chain
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The Raw Power in “Raw Power”: The Ultimate Proto-Punk adventure by Iggy and The Stooges
Produced by David Bowie and Iggy Pop, “Raw Power” is the ultimate definition of Proto-Punk Rock. Released on February 7, 1973, it remains a historical document of a golden age
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The 1981 reissued electronic classic “The Model” by Kraftwerk peaks to No.1 on this day in 1982
Originally released as “Das Model” in 1978, the English version of this Kraftwerk classic was reissued in 1981 and climbed to No.1 in 1982 on the UK charts
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The legendary Bob Marley was born on this day in 1945
Bob Marley is the most influential Reggae musician of all time, a legend in his own right, his music still resonates to this day as fresh as ever. Today he’s also regarded as one of the global symbols of Peace, he was born 74 years ago
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The Ballad Of Alice “Super Duper Alice Cooper”
“Super Dooper Alice Cooper” is an essential documentary to watch that will give you a better glimpse of the man behind Alice Cooper, the persona that almost drove Vincent Furnier to death
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The Kinks’ founder and guitarist Dave Davies turns 72
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 72nd birthday
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Folk singer Melanie Safka turns 72
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 72 today
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In 2007 an unreleased Jim Morrison song is used by Perry Farrell’s Satellite Party to publicize the dangers of Global Warming
During his lifetime, Jim Morrison most probably never heard or talked about Global Warming, however, one of his unreleased songs was used decades after his untimely demise by Perry Farrell’s project Satellite Party to publicize the dangers of it
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The Sex Pistols Punk icon John Lydon aka Johnny Rotten turns 63
His rebellious image and fashion style led to him being asked to become the singer of the Sex Pistols by their manager, Malcolm McLaren in 1975. The band lasted less than three years but left behind a giant footprint on Rock N’ Roll history. The iconic John Lydon was born on January 31st, 1956
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The story behind Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition”
One of Stevie Wonder’s most famous songs, “Superstition” topped the Hot 100 to Nº 1 on this day in 1973, but what many people don’t know it’s the story behind the writing of the song and which famous guitarist was involved on it
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The importance of David Bowie’s first visit to America
On January 27th, 1971, despite his fear of flying, David Bowie gets on a plane for a flight across the Atlantic for the first time financed by his label Mercury Records to go on a promotional tour of his album “The Man Who Sold The World”. Despite being unable to perform due to work visa restrictions, Bowie made the most out of this trip and it was there he started to plan his next career move
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“Queen I” -A Killer Queen
Explore Queen’s debut “Queen I” from 1973, one of Rock’s and Metal most important and influential albums
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The Punk Rock mastermind Malcolm McLaren was born 73 years ago
His Portuguese grandmother used to tell him “To be bad is good… to be good is simply boring”, and Malcolm McLaren followed those words throughout his life. He was responsible to bring Punk to England and help to spread it around the world. The creator and mastermind behind the Sex Pistols was born on this day in 1946.
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Revisiting the classic soundtrack to “Saturday Night Fever”: Disco doesn’t necessarily need to suck
The soundtrack to the 1977 movie “Saturday Night Fever”, made people dance to the unlikely Beethoven’s “Fifth Symphony”. It’s perhaps the greatest Disco album ever made, we revisit the historical record on the day that it started a 24 week run at No.1 on the U.S albums charts
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Judas Priest’s Heavy Metal legend Ian Hill turns 67 today
Ian Hill is one of the original founders of Judas Priest, he was responsible to bring Rob Hallford to the band and has been the bass player for 48 years now. Today he turns 67
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The KISS Starchild Paul Stanley turns 67 today
Much has been written about Paul Stanley, he’s the Starchild, one of the most iconic alter-egos and characters in Rock music. With KISS, Paul Stanley has led a career that has earned him millions of followers around the globe. The pinnacle of his success was back in the 1970’s but today, Stanley remains one of the biggest Rock Stars in the world
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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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On his 71st birthday, check the Top 5 John Carpenter Movies
John Carpenter turns 71 today, he’s one of the most famous and acclaimed movie directors of all time specialized on the horror genre. We’ve created a list featuring his Top 5 movies
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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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There are absolutely no lows on David Bowie’s masterpiece “Low”
Released on January 14th, 1977, the first album of the famous “Berlin Trilogy”, “Low” was at the date the most experimental and “avant garde” of all Bowie’s album
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“Have You Ever Feel You’re Being Cheated?” The Sex Pistols play their final gig with Sid Vicious on this day in 1978
By 1978 the Sex Pistols were already the leaders of the Punk Rock music movement, but on January 14th, during their infamous American Tour, the band decided to call it quit and played their last show at the San Francisco Winterland
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David Bowie: The Essential Discography
One of Rock and music biggest legends, David Bowie left us a deeply rich and eclectic legacy. We picked some of his best records on this list
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Celebrate Elvis Presley’s life and legend by watching the 1973 “Aloha from Hawaii Concert”
The famous Elvis Presley concert was broadcasted live via satellite on January 14, 1973 and aired in over 40 countries across Asia and Europe, becoming one of his most iconic shows
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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 40 years after his untimely death, celebrate Elvis life, on the day of his 84th Anniversary by looking at some of his best and most iconic photos.
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The Doors guitarist Robby Krieger turns 73 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 73
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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 72nd anniversary we’ve put out a special feature
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A New Career On A New Town
David Bowie had many life’s, that, we all know, and by the late 70’s Ziggy Stardust was no more, we revisit The Berlin Trilogy 1977-1979
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The Style And Fashion Of David Bowie: Sound And Vision 1970’s – 1980’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 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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David Bowie’s “Changes” was released on this day in 1972
Originally released on the album “Hunky Dory” in December 1971 and as a single on January 7, 1972, “Changes” remains one of David Bowie’s most popular and influential songs and became the last song he performed on stage
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Remembering the creator of “The Exorcist” William Peter Blatty on his birthday
William Peter Blatty, author and filmaker wrote the famous Horror masterpiece “The Exorcist” in 1971, he was born on this day in 1928
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Remembering the legendary Malcolm Young on his birthday
The driving force behind AC/DC, Malcolm Young was one of the most influential guitar players of all time, he was born on this day in 1953. We look back briefly at his life and career
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Remembering The Classic Children’s Education Animated Musical Series Schoolhouse Rock!
One of the most popular TV shows for American and Canadian children, “Schoolhouse Rock” premiered on this day in 1973
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Actor Ted Lange was born on this day in 1948
Ted Lange is best known for his role as ‘nice guy’ bartender Isaac on TV’s “The Love Boat”, the popular TV actor from the 70’s and 80’s turns 71 today
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Blondie co-founder and guitarist Chris Stein turns 69 today
One of the leading musicians of the New Wave Rock music during the late 1970’s and early 1980’s as a guitar player of Blondie, Chris Stein turns 69 today
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Diane Keaton turns 73 today
One of the most iconic actresses of all time, Diane Keaton starred in several hit and acclaimed movies such as “The Godfather” and “Annie Hall”. She was born on this day in 1946
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The 1970’s and 1980’s Sex Symbol Victoria Principal turns 69 today
Actress Victoria Principal came to prominence as Pamela Barnes on the TV show “Dallas”, her beauty and looks earned her the title of Sex Symbol during the 70’s and 80’s, today she turns 69
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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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Jim Morrison: The Eternal Rock Poet
Together with The Doors he made some of the best and most timeless music in Rock, he lived fast, only 27 years, believing the “road to excess” would lead to the “palace of wisdom”. We look back at his influential life and career
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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 as the debut single of the band 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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The legendary guitarist Randy Rhoads was born on this day in 1956
The Quiet Riot founder and Ozzy Osbourne’s band first guitarist, Randy Rhoads, is regarded as defining heavy metal lead guitar. He played a key role on developing Ozzy’s solo career signature sound and has influenced countless guitar players over the years. Randy passed away in 1982 at 25 but his strong legacy lives on. We recap his life and career
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Roy Orbison passed away 30 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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The legendary self-proclaimed “Queen Of Rock N’ Roll” Little Richard turns 86 today
“Elvis may be the King of Rock and Roll, but I am the Queen. ” said Little Richard once. An influential figure in popular music and culture for seven decades, with his dynamic music and charismatic showmanship, he laid the foundation for Rock N’ Roll, his music played a key role in the formation of other popular music genres. We couldn’t imagine Rock music without Little Richard. He celebrates 86 years old today, we look back at his life and career
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On this day in 1971 there was literally “smoke on the water” on Lake Geneva during a Frank Zappa concert
The famous Montreux Casino in Switzerland was engulfed by flames during a Frank Zappa concert and later immortalized on the Deep Purple’s song “Smoke On The Water” who were there on the spot, it happened on this day in 1971. Learn more about one of Rock’s most legendary moments
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The Life And Career of the legendary Ozzy “Prince Of Darkness” Osbourne who turns 70
With Black Sabbath Ozzy Osbourne pioneered the Heavy Metal genre during the 1970’s, his unique and sometimes insane lifestyle along with his distinguishable vocals and mannerisms have granted him a special place in Rock history and turned the man into an icon. Today the “Prince Of Darkness” Ozzy turns 70, we recap his life and career
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How Well Do You Know Ozzy Osbourne?
He is a legend and one of the most influential Rock singers ever, but how well do you know The Prince Of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne? Do the quiz now to find out
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Remembering the Rolling Stones Sax player Bobby Keys
Bobby Keys is mostly remembered for the work he did with The Rolling Stones since the 1970’s until 2013, the legendary sax player who played the “Brown Sugar” solo among many other famous sax parts for several Rock songs and artists, passed away at age 70 in 2014
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Rod Stewart’s disco hit “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy” peaks to No.1 in 1979
“Do Ya Think I’m Sexy” it’s still one of the most recognizable songs worldwide, one of Rod Stewart’s signature songs, reached No.1 in 1979, however was involved in controversy
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The Sex Pistols unleash “the filth and the fury” on BBC’s Today show on this day in 1976
On December 1st 1976, only a few days after two TV appearances, the Sex Pistols unexpectedly returned to the British TV, all because of Freddie Mercury. But the Today show, in which they were a last minute replacement of Queen didn’t end well for the host
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The legendary Dick Clark was born 89 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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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 17 years after his passing in 2001
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John Lennon steps on a concert stage for the last time in 1974
After losing a bet with his friend Elton John who collaborated with him on his No.1 hit “Whatever Gets You Through The Night”, John Lennon made a special appearance on Elton John’s concert at the Madison Square Garden in New York on November 28th, 1974
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The Sex Pistols brings the Punk to the masses when they appeared on British TV twice on the same day in 1976
In 1976, British TV gave the Sex Pistols airtime twice in the same day, the band were guests on the BBC’s Nationwide show and starred on a documentary about Punk on ITV’s “The London Weekend”
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The legendary Jimi Hendrix was born 76 years ago
Today marks the 76th 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 48 years after his untimely death
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The Queen Of Rock Tina Turner turns 79
Miss Hot Legs or the righteous Queen of Rock Tina Turner, was born on this day in 1939. We look back at the legendary, iconic and influential singer and performer life and career
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The Sex Pistols release “Anarchy In The U.K” in 1976
The Sex Pistols “Anarchy In The U.K” became the absolute No.1 Punk Rock anthem, it was first released as a single on November 26th, 1976
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Larger Than Life: Remembering the legendary Freddie Mercury 27 years after his passing
Freddie Mercury embodied the Rock N’ Roll mythical excess during his life. We look back at the different sides of his life on the day that marks the anniversary of his untimely death on November 24th, 1991
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“Another Brick In The Wall (Part 2) by Pink Floyd is released in 1979
By 1979 Pink Floyd’s Psychedelic and experimental days seemed to have been long gone, with the release of the double album “The Wall”, which was more approachable than some of their early albums, they reached a new generation of fans and developed a new sound that earned them their only No.1 in the US
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In 1975, Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” charts at No.1 for the first time
Released in 1975 the Queen classic “Bohemian Rhapsody” is a milestone on Rock music history, it peaked to No.1 for the first time 43 years ago today
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Guitarist Steven Van Zandt turns 68 today
Steven Van Zand became famous as the charismatic guitarist of Bruce Springsteen’s E-Street Band, today he turns 68
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KC and The Sunshine Band goes No.1 with the Disco-Funk hit “That’s The Way (I Like It) in 1975
The song has been sampled several times and played an important part in the development of the Disco sound, on this day in 1975 “That’s The Way (I Like It)” peaked to No.1
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The Partridge Family debut single “I Think I Love You” peaks to No.1 in 1970
“I Think I Love You” was released as the debut single by The Partridge Family pop group, featuring David Cassidy on lead vocals and Shirley Jones on background vocals. It premiered on the first episode of The Partridge Family TV series in 1970 and peaked to No.1 on the Hot 100
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In 1973 a fan in The Who concert audience replaces Keith Moon
In 1973 the legendary and excessive Keith Moon collapsed during a The Who concert in San Francisco, he was replaced by a fan in the audience
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“Whatever Gets You Through the Night”, the John Lennon and Elton John collaboration peaks to No.1 on the Hot 100
Together with Elton John, “Whatever Gets You Through The Night” gave Lennon his first and only solo No.1 in the U.S during his lifetime. Read the story behind it
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Frida Lyngstad one of the voices from ABBA was born on this day in 1945
Together with Agnetha, Frida completed the ABBA vocal duo that offered the world memorable Pop hits that last to this days, she became a Princess by marriage in 1992 and today Frida turns 73
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Top 10 Queen Music Videos
Along with their music and their majestic live concerts, Queen put a lot of effort in making music videos to keep up with the visual imagery of the songs, some even got them in trouble, we look back at 10 of the most memorable
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The Poetry in “Nevermind The Bollocks Here’s The Sex Pistols”
Yes there was poetry on the Sex Pistols lyrics, “Nevermind The Bollocks Here’s The Sex Pistols” it’s not merely the biggest Punk album of all time that still serves as a mold for Punk bands and artists, it’s an album that gives you an imagery of what the organic and original Punk movement was through music and lyrics
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Influential singer-songwriter Neil Young turns 73 today
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 73 today
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Hot Chocolate lead singer Errol Brown was born on this day in 1943
Hot Chocolate became notorious during the 1970’s with the smash hits “You Sexy Thing” and “Every 1’s a Winner”, their lead singer Errol Brown was born on this day 75 years ago
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David Bowie scores his first U.K No.1 in 1975 rehashing “Space Oddity”
“Space Oddity” was first released as a Phillips single on 11 July 1969 to tie in with the Apollo 11 moon landing but it wasn’t up until 1975 that peaked to No.1
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David Bowie debuts on the U.S TV in 1975 on the Cher CBS Show
In 1975 David Bowie gives two performances filled with Funk, Soul and Disco at the Cher CBS TV Show, including a duet with Cher. Check out the videos of the performances
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Looking back at the epic “Led Zeppelin IV”
“Led Zeppelin IV” it’s possibly Led Zeppelin’s most well known album or at least the one that most people starts off with when introduced to the band. We look back at this absolute Rock classic
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Influential Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell turns 75
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 75 today
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Cher gets her first No.1 as a solo artist in 1971 with “Gypsys, Tramps and Thieves”
With the famous opening lines “born in the wagon of a traveling show”, “Gypsys, Tramps and Thieves” remains one of Cher’s best selling singles of all time and one of her most iconic songs
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Ike Turner was born 87 years ago today in 1931
Despite his controversial personal life, Ike is considered an influential Rock N’ Roll pioneer, with Tina Turner he scored several hit songs during the 1960’s and 1970’s that remain enduring Rock classics
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Blondie releases “Hanging On The Telephone” in 1978
In 1978 Blondie already had established themselves as one of the biggest New Wave and Rock bands in the world, with their unique blending of Bubblegum Pop and Punk
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