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KISS Record Reviews Reviews Spotlight The 1970's

KISS comes “alive” on this day in 1975

September 10, 2023September 10, 2023 Pop Expresso 0 Comments 1975, 70's, Alive, Kiss, Live, Music, Rock

“Alive!” set a new standard for live albums, that Kiss and music fans alike consider one of the greatest live albums of all time

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Music Obituary Spotlight The 1980's The 1990's Worth a Read

Shane McGowan 1957-2023. A musical maverick with a life standing on an intersection of tradition and rebellion

November 30, 2023November 30, 2023 Pop Expresso 0

The Pogues iconic singer, poet and musician passed away at age 65. Known for his distinctive raspy vocals and poetic songwriting, Shane McGowan propelled The Pogues to the forefront of the folk-punk movement in the 1980s

Music Spotlight The 1960's The 1970's The 1980's The 1990's The Beatles The Beatles Members Bio Worth a Read

George Harrison: The Quiet Beatle

November 29, 2023November 30, 2023 Pop Expresso 0

Books Music Reviews Spotlight The 1960's The 1970's The Doors Worth a Read

Let Them Photograph Your Soul: A journey through the life of Jim Morrison through rare photographs

November 27, 2023November 27, 2023 David Warren 0

Birthdays Jimi Hendrix Music Spotlight The 1960's The 1970's Worth a Read

The legendary Jimi Hendrix was born 81 years ago

November 27, 2023November 27, 2023 Pop Expresso 1

Birthdays Music Spotlight The 1960's The 1970's The 1980's The 1990's Worth a Read

Remembering the Queen Of Rock, Tina Turner

November 26, 2023November 27, 2023 Pop Expresso 0

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The legendary Dick Clark was born 94 years ago today

November 30, 2023November 30, 2023 Pop Expresso 0

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

Birthdays Music Spotlight The 1960's

The Mamas & The Papas’ Denny Doherty was born on this day in 1940

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Birthdays Grunge Music Spotlight The 1990's

Soundgarden and Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron turns 61 today

November 28, 2023November 28, 2023 Pop Expresso 1

Birthdays Classic Hits Music Spotlight The 1960's

The 1962 “Hey! Baby” singer Bruce Channel turns 83 today

November 28, 2023November 28, 2023 Pop Expresso 1

Birthdays Motown Music Spotlight The 1960's

Legendary Motown’s founder and boss Berry Gordy turns 94 today

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Books Music Reviews Spotlight The 1960's The 1970's The Doors Worth a Read

Let Them Photograph Your Soul: A journey through the life of Jim Morrison through rare photographs

November 27, 2023November 27, 2023 David Warren 0

“Let Them Photograph Your Soul” by Jerry Prochnicky, is a must-have for fans of Jim Morrison and The Doors, and anyone with an appreciation for rock history. It beautifully encapsulates the charisma, mystery, and musical prowess of The Doors, making it a visual feast that will transport readers back to the psychedelic era of the 1960s through many rare photographs, artwork and images.

Book Reviews Interviews Music Spotlight The 1960's The 1970's The Doors Worth a Read

Vince Treanor: The Man Behind The Doors

November 17, 2023November 18, 2023 David Warren 0

Music Spotlight The 1960's The Doors

The Doors sign with Elektra Records in 1966

November 15, 2023November 16, 2023 Pop Expresso 1

Music Spotlight The 1960's The Doors

Jim Morrison gets arrested by the FBI at the Phoenix, Arizona Airport in 1969

November 11, 2023November 11, 2023 Pop Expresso 1

Music Record Reviews Reviews Special Features Spotlight The 1960's The Doors Worth a Read

The Strange Days Of The Doors

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 David Warren 0

Music Spotlight The 1970's The Doors

Jim Morrison is sentenced to 6 months of hard labor on this day in 1970

September 20, 2023September 21, 2023 Pop Expresso 0

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Movies Quizzes Spotlight The 1950's The 1960's

Which Universal Monster Are You?

October 13, 2023October 13, 2023 Pop Expresso 0

In this Halloween season, are you Dracula? Frankenstein? Or any other of the 8 classic Universal Monsters? Do the quiz to find out!

Music Quizzes Spotlight The 1960's The 1970's The Beatles

Quiz: How well do you know John Lennon?

October 9, 2023October 9, 2023 Pop Expresso 0

Music Quizzes The 1960's The Beatles

The Beatles Vocals Quiz: Lennon or McCartney?

October 9, 2023October 9, 2023 Pop Expresso 0

Madonna Madonna Special Music Quizzes Spotlight The 1980's

Guess the lyrics: Madonna 80’s Songs

October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 Pop Expresso 0

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Ben Cooper Halloween Costumes From Yesteryear

October 31, 2023October 31, 2023 Pop Expresso 1

During the 1940’s and 1950’s, Halloween costumes weren’t as advanced as ours today. Ben Cooper Inc. primarily manufactured Halloween costumes from the late 1930’s to the late 1980’s, remaining one of the three largest Halloween costume manufacturers ever in the U.S, take a moment and admire these iconic vintage Halloween costumes

Galleries More Pop Spotlight Style & Fashion The 1950's

Sexy Witches: Vintage Halloween Pin-Up Girls

October 29, 2023October 29, 2023 Pop Expresso 1

Art Birthdays Galleries Spotlight The 1950's The 1960's The 1970's

Remembering Pablo Picasso on his 142nd Anniversary

October 25, 2023October 25, 2023 Pop Expresso 0

Books Galleries Madonna Music Spotlight The 1990's

Madonna’s “Erotica” album and controversial “Sex” book were released 31 years ago

October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 Pop Expresso 0

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Birthdays Lists Movie Lists Movies Spotlight The 1970's The 1980's The 1990's

Jodie Foster turns 61 today: Five of her must watch movies

November 19, 2023November 19, 2023 Pop Expresso 1

We look back briefly at the life and the brilliant career of one of the most acclaimed and awarded actresses of all time

Birthdays Lists Movie Lists Movies Spotlight The 1980's The 1990's

Meg Ryan turns 62: Here’s five of her must watch movies

November 19, 2023November 19, 2023 Pop Expresso 1

Birthdays Lists Movie Lists Movies Spotlight The 1990's

10 Must Watch Leonardo DiCaprio Movies

November 11, 2023November 11, 2023 Pop Expresso 1

Lists Movie Lists Movies Spotlight The 1950's

10 Of The Best Horror Movies of the 1930’s to 1950’s

October 30, 2023October 30, 2023 Pop Expresso 1

Lists Movie Lists Movies Spotlight The 1980's The 1990's

Julia Roberts Turns 56 Today

October 27, 2023October 27, 2023 Pop Expresso 1

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Classic Hits Grunge Music Nirvana Spotlight The 1990's TV

Nirvana performed an unique version of “Smells Like Teen Spirit” on the British TV show Top Of The Pops on this day in 1991

November 28, 2023November 28, 2023 Pop Expresso 1

In 1991 Nirvana were invited to play the popular British TV Show Top Of The Pops. Not happy with the show’s demand to lip-sync Kurt Cobain literally tried to swallow the microphone while singing “Smells Like Teen Spirit” an octave lower

Grunge Music Nirvana Spotlight The 1990's

In 1993 Nirvana goes acoustic for MTV Unplugged

November 18, 2023November 18, 2023 Pop Expresso 1

Music Nirvana Spotlight The 1990's

Nirvana plays the Seattle Paramount Theater on Halloween Night, 1991

October 31, 2023October 31, 2023 Pop Expresso 1

Music Nirvana Spotlight The 1990's

Dave Grohl joins Nirvana in 1990

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 Pop Expresso 0

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Michael Jackson Michael Jackson Special Music Record Reviews Records Spotlight The 1980's

This is “Thriller” Michael Jackson’s Groundbreaking Album

November 30, 2023November 30, 2023 David Warren 1

Back in 1982 Michael Jackson wasn’t quite yet the biggest Pop star in the world, but with “Thriller” that would change in just a few months when on November 30th his masterpiece “Thriller” was release. We revisit “Thriller”, one of the most groundbreaking and influential Pop albums ever made

Classic Hits Michael Jackson Music Spotlight The 1990's

In 1991 Michael Jackson’s “Black Or White” enters the UK charts at No.1

November 23, 2023November 23, 2023 Pop Expresso 1

Classic Hits Michael Jackson Music Spotlight The 1980's

In 1983 Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” changes the game for music videos

November 21, 2023November 21, 2023 Pop Expresso 1

Classic Hits Michael Jackson Music Spotlight The 1980's

Michael Jackson rises to No.1 with “Bad” in 1987

October 24, 2023October 24, 2023 Pop Expresso 1

Classic Hits Michael Jackson Music Spotlight The 1970's

“Don’t Stop’ Til You Get Enough”, a prelude of what was to come in Michael Jackson’s career

October 13, 2023October 13, 2023 Pop Expresso 0

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George Michael George Michael 55th Anniversary Special Music Record Reviews Records Reviews Spotlight The 1980's

In 1985 Wham! “Make It Big” twice

November 17, 2023November 18, 2023 David Warren 1

In 1985 Wham! were one of the biggest pop bands (or duo) in the world and after a discreet debut with their first album “Fantastic” released in 1982, they went on to release their best selling and worldwide success “Make It Big” that included some of the 1980’s most memorable Pop music

Classic Hits George Michael Music Spotlight The 1990's

George Michael’s “Praying For Time” goes No.1 on the U.S Hot 100 in 1990

October 13, 2023October 13, 2023 Pop Expresso 1

George Michael Music Spotlight The 1980's

In 1988 George Michael tops the Hot 100 for the sixth time with “Monkey”

August 27, 2023August 27, 2023 Pop Expresso 0

Classic Hits George Michael Music Spotlight The 1980's

“Careless Whisper”, the debut solo single of George Michael climbs the charts in 1984

August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 Pop Expresso 0

George Michael Music Spotlight The 1980's

On this day in 1986 Wham! wrote the final chapter on their history

June 28, 2023June 28, 2023 Pop Expresso 0

Birthdays George Michael George Michael 55th Anniversary Special Spotlight The 1980's The 1990's Worth a Read

George Michael 60th Anniversary Special

June 25, 2023June 26, 2023 Pop Expresso 0

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