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Transmission

Classic Hits Music Punk Spotlight The 1970's

Joy Division release debut single “Transmission” in 1979

October 7, 2023October 7, 2023 Pop Expresso 0 Comments 1979, 70's, 80's, British, Ian Curtis, Joy Division, Manchester, Music, New Wave, Post Punk, Transmission

The Manchester Post Punk Joy Division releases their debut single “Transmission” in 1979

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Birthdays Music Spotlight The 1950's The 1960's Worth a Read

Remembering the legendary self-proclaimed “Queen Of Rock N’ Roll” Little Richard on his birthday

December 5, 2023December 5, 2023 Pop Expresso 1

“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. Born 91 years ago today, we look back at his life and career

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

The Life And Career of the legendary Ozzy “Prince Of Darkness” Osbourne who turns 75

December 3, 2023December 3, 2023 Pop Expresso 1

Grunge Music Spotlight The 1990's Worth a Read

Remembering Scott Weiland who passed away 8 years ago today in 2015

December 3, 2023December 3, 2023 Pop Expresso 1

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

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

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Birthdays Movies Spotlight The 1950's

The influential film director Fritz Lang was born on this day in 1890

December 5, 2023December 5, 2023 Pop Expresso 1

The Austrian born Fritz Lang directed some of the most memorable masterpieces of Cinema’s early days including “Metropolis” and “M”

Birthdays Lists Movie Lists Movies Spotlight The 1950's The 1960's The 1970's The 1980's The 1990's

The Essential 12 Walt Disney Classics

December 5, 2023December 5, 2023 Pop Expresso 1

Birthdays Music Spotlight The 1950's The 1960's Worth a Read

Remembering the legendary self-proclaimed “Queen Of Rock N’ Roll” Little Richard on his birthday

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Birthdays Music Spotlight The 1960's The 1970's

Dennis Wilson, the freedom lover Beach Boy was born on this day in 1944

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

Portuguese painter Nadir Afonso was born 103 years ago today

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Birthdays Music Spotlight The 1960's The 1970's The Doors

The Doors influential drummer John Densmore turns 79 today

December 1, 2023December 1, 2023 Pop Expresso 1

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

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

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

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Quizzes

Music Quizzes Spotlight The 1970's The 1980's The 1990's

How Well Do You Know Ozzy Osbourne?

December 3, 2023December 3, 2023 Pop Expresso 0

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

Movies Quizzes Spotlight The 1950's The 1960's

Which Universal Monster Are You?

October 13, 2023October 13, 2023 Pop Expresso 0

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

Quiz: How well do you know John Lennon?

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Music Quizzes The 1960's The Beatles

The Beatles Vocals Quiz: Lennon or McCartney?

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Galleries More Pop Spotlight The 1950's

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

December 1, 2023December 1, 2023 Pop Expresso 1

Hugh Hefner passed away in 2017 at age 91, leaving behind the Playboy legacy he started in December 1953. Take a look at some of the pages of the 1st Playboy magazine issue

Galleries Spotlight The 1950's The 1960's The 1970's The 1980's Worth a Read

Ben Cooper Halloween Costumes From Yesteryear

October 31, 2023October 31, 2023 Pop Expresso 1

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

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Movie Lists

Birthdays Lists Movie Lists Movies Spotlight The 1950's The 1960's The 1970's The 1980's The 1990's

The Essential 12 Walt Disney Classics

December 5, 2023December 5, 2023 Pop Expresso 1

Check this 12 absolute Disney classics to celebrate the 122nd birthday of the, sometimes controversial, but also important figure in the history of animation and cultural history.

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Top 10 Christmas Movies

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Top 10 Christmas Horror Movies

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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

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

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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

Featured on the George Michael Vault

Classic Hits Duran Duran George Michael Music Spotlight The 1980's

Band Aid “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” was released on this day in 1984

December 3, 2023December 5, 2023 Pop Expresso 1

During the 1980’s Christmas songs made by modern Pop music artists reached a new level when on December 3rd the single “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” by Band Aid was released featuring some of the biggest Pop stars at the time such as Bono, George Michael, Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet and Boy George among many others

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

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”

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Classic Hits George Michael Music Spotlight The 1980's

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

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George Michael Music Spotlight The 1980's

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

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