Your Daily Shot Of Pop Culture
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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“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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Directed by John Landis and starring Jackson and former Playboy centerfold Ola Ray, the iconic music video for “Thriller” had the length of 14 minutes and premiered on this day in 1983
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In 1955 Bo Diddley became the first Rock Star to be banned from The Ed Sullivan Show, find out why
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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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On November 18th, 1993 Nirvana, together with their new guitarist Pat Smear (formerly from Punk band The Germs) and featuring Classical Cellist Lori Goldstein, performed live at the Sony Studios in New York an intimate concert for the MTV Unplugged series
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He joined Metallica in 1983 and is now one of the most influential guitarists in the world, today Kirk Hammett turns 61
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The controversial Rolling Stones video “Undercover Of The Night” was aired on the TV Show The Tube after an interview with Mick Jagger on November 11th 1983, however, the part where Jagger gets shot in the head was edited out
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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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“Monty Python’s Flying Circus” revolutionized comedy, it originally aired on the BBC from 1969 to 1974 and is celebrating his 54th anniversary today
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Besides being a brilliant singer and songwriter, Tom Petty also was a very visual artist, he produced some of the best and most iconic music videos. We’ve put together 10 of his best music videos to celebrate his life and legacy to music, 6 years after he left us
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On October 3, 1992, Sinéad O’Connor appeared on Saturday Night Live as a musical guest, after performing cover of Bob Marley’s “War” she then presented a photo of Pope John Paul II…
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The Police scored several hits between the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, their “Greatest Hits” album is literally a non-stop list of hits.
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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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Robert Palmer became worldwide famous during the 1980’s with songs such as “Johnny and Mary” and “Addicted To Love”, he made some of the 1980’s most iconic music videos. We remember the singer who died on this day in 2003
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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 definitive anthem to positivism “Don’t Worry Be Happy” reached No.1 in the U.S Hot 100 on September 24th, 1988 and by doing so, it became the first ever a-cappella song to make it to that competitive chart
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KISS appeared without their ‘make-up’ for the first time during an interview on MTV promoting the release of their newest album, “Lick It Up on September 18th, 1983
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The promotional video for “Bicycle Race” featured 65 naked women racing at Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium and it was filmed on September 17th, 1978
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David Bowie was one of the pioneers on the music video industry, understanding the importance of it during the late 70’s. In 1984 he wins the first ever Best Male Video at the VMA’s
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Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” kick started the Alternative Rock revolution on September 10th, 1991
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In 1992 Nirvana were one of the world’s biggest Rock names, in less than one year they went from an unknown Seattle band to Rock Stars attending the prestigious MTV Video Music Awards
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Find out why this was the song that allowed Berry Gordy to start Motown
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Originally recorded by The Sutherland Brothers in 1972, “Sailing” became one of of Rod Stewart’s signature songs and a major hit
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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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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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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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The Sex Pistols TV debut happened on the Manchester TV Show “So It Goes”, it was taped on August 28th, but wasn’t until September 4th that was broadcast
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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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It was first released on August 18th, 2 days after her 42nd birthday. The song remains one of Madonna’s biggest hits
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One of music’s most prolific songwriters, the popular Bee Gees member is the last survivor of the band
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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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Mostly remembered for her 80’s smash bubblegum pop hits, Debbie Gibson turns 53 today
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Michael Jackson used the new video and film technology at his disposal to boost his career and vision, which helped him achieve wider audiences and increase record sales. Check the list of his 10 Best Videos
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One of the 90’s most celebrated songs turns 25. “Country House” from one of Britpop’s favorites, Blur, reached number 1 in the UK on this day in 1995. Check the official video.
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“Ashes To Ashes”, the lead single from “Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)” peaked to No.1 in the U.K but flopped in the U.S, according to David Bowie, the song was his way to “wrapping up the seventies”
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Born on this day in 1952, Patrick Swayze’s untimely death at age 57 in 2009, left a big void that is yet to be filled, but thankfully we can look back and testify his talent and legacy with the movies he left us
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A key part of Madonna’s wide-ranging career has been her eye-catching, conversation-sparking music videos, which have been as impactful and memorable as the hit songs themselves. A master of reinvention, these videos serve as a reminder of her famous array of looks, always referencing the latest trends while staying true to central themes of sex, religion and female empowerment
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From Spain to Hollywood, Antonio Banderas is one of the world’s most prolific actors. We look back at his Top 10 movies today that he turns 63
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Witnessed by 120.000 people, Queen’s Magic Tour final date took place on August 9, 1986 at Knebworth Park, and it became Freddie Mercury’s final performance with the band
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Whitney Houston was the most awarded female act of all time with 200 million records sold worldwide, one of music’s greatest voices, she passed away aged only 48. We remember her voice and music through the concert Live At Yokohama Arena, Japan 1991 today that marks her 60th birthday
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One of the most influential bands of the last 40 years, Metallica’s adventure begun during the early 1980’s when James Hetfield answered a classified advertisement by drummer Lars Ulrich. Today James Hetfield turns 60 and we look back at Metallica’s Top 20 Songs
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One of the most popular and famous singers and songwriters of the 20th century, Paul Anka became worldwide famous before he was 20 with hit songs such as “Diana” and “Put Your Head On My Shoulder”. He turns 82 today
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After being rejected by The Ed Sullivan Show, the wild Rocker was finally invited to appear on TV, it happened on July 28, 1957 at The Steve Allen Show where he played “Whole Lot Of Shakin’ Going On”
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On July 27, 1986, Queen became the first western act since Louis Armstrong in 1964 to perform in Eastern Europe in what was perhaps the most important concert of their Magic Tour
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Created in the late 1930’s, Bugs Bunny is the most famous rabbit in the world, an iconic figure that even has his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He made his official debut on July 27, 1940 with “A Wild Hare”
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Slash rose to stardom in the 1980’s as the guitarist of Guns N’ Roses, today, the British guitarist turns 58
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Despite the protests, the Sex Pistols first appearance on the popular BBC chart show took place on July 21, 1977 where they lip-synced “Pretty Vacant” emphasizing the last syllable…
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Chris Cornell, one of the chief architects of the 1990’s Grunge movement was born 58 years ago today, we remember his voice and his music on this Top 10 Soundgarden Songs
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Held on July 13, 1985 at simultaneously at Wembley Stadium in London, England and at the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, U.S. Live Aid featured a never before seen parade of Pop and Rock artists including Queen, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Madonna, Wham!, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, David Bowie and Bob Dylan among many many others
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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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Laura Branigan was one of the 80’s most popular singers, mainly due to her two greatest hits “Gloria” from 1982 and “Self Control” 1984
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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 78 and we look back at Blondie’s Top 10 songs
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“I think it should be the most amicable split in pop history.” said George Michael announcing the break up of Pop duo Wham!. On the same day of their farewell concert at Wembley Stadium, their final single “The Edge Of Heaven” also peaked to No.1 on the UK singles charts
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On June 26, 1977, 18.000 people had the unique opportunity to witness Elvis Presley’s last concert at the Market Square Arena in Indianapolis. Six weeks later, The King was dead
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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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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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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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Pete Townshend remains one of Rock’s biggest legends and influential figures. The Who guitarist and the man behind the groundbreaking Rock-Opera “Tommy” turn 78 today. We look back at 10 of the very best The Who songs
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By May 1967, The Jimi Hendrix Experience was already established in Europe as one of the biggest Rock acts. BBC broadcast their performance of “Purple Haze” at the Top Of The Pops on May 4, 1967
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One of the greatest Rock events of all time, the NME Poll Winners concert of 1964 took place on April 26, 1964, at the Empire Pool, Wembley and it featured an all-star lineup
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In 1992, a few months after Freddie Mercury’s untimely death caused by AIDS, Queen and a group of legendary artists and musicians including David Bowie, Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Elton John, George Michael, Roger Daltrey, Tony Iommi and Robert Plant among many others, gathered to pay tribute to the Queen legend in order to launch The Mercury Phoenix Trust, an AIDS charity organization
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On the 8th of April 1955 Marilyn Monroe was interviewed by Edward R Murrow together with photographer Milton Greene and his wife Amy Greene at their home. Watch it as it was aired back then.
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Despite the short and meteoric career, Nirvana left their history well documented on film and video since the band was formed
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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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Bobby McFerrin was born March 11, 1950, in New York, NY. He is best known for his song, “Don’t Worry Be Happy” which reached No.1 in the U.S Hot 100 on September 24th, 1988
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Watch Lou Reed trolling Australian journalists in 1974 with additional rare live footage of “Walk On The Wild Side” and “Rock N’ Roll”
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He’s one of the most influential, respected and legendary guitar players of all time. Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi was born 75 years ago today, we look back at his life, career, and influence. Also watch Black Sabbath live in Paris, 1970
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Love is for everyone and on this Valentine’s Day, it’s for you
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Whitney Houston was the most awarded female act of all time with 200 million records sold worldwide, one of music’s greatest voices, she passed away on this day in 2012 at age only 48. We remember her voice and music through the concert Live At Yokohama Arena, Japan 1991
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On February 9, 1967, The Beatles sent promotional films of their new single to be broadcast on Top Of The Pops instead of actually performing it on stage
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One of Madonna’s most popular songs, “Open Your Heart” was not originally written for the singer. Find out who rejected the song that became another No.1 hit for Madonna
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Founding Bon Jovi member, the keyboardist David Bryan also co-wrote many of the band’s songs. Watch Bon Jovi Live at the Rock In Rio Festival, Lisbon, Portugal, 2008 to celebrate his birthday
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Axl Rose is one of the most influential Rockers of the last 40 years, we made a list of Guns N’ Roses 10 Best music videos to celebrate his 61st Birthday
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Dave Grohl became famous as the drummer for Nirvana during their most successful years from 1990 to 1994. With Nirvana he recorded the studio albums “Nevermind” in 1991 and “In Utero” in 1993 and with the Foo Fighters he has enjoyed a continuous successful career since their debut in 1995. To celebrate Dave Grohl’s 54th birthday we’ve put together 12 of the best and most entertaining Foo Fighters music videos
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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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The famous Elvis Presley concert was broadcast 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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Dan Harmon created one of the most contemporary successful animation series “Rick And Morty”, today he turns 50
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One of the most successful animated TV series of all time, The Simpsons started their long run on this day in 1989, we look back at the first episode of this now cult show “Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire”, aired on December 17th, 1989
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The 60’s and 70’s Hollywood Goddess, Sex Symbol and movie star still looks amazing
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On July 25, 2018, Paul McCartney sat down with Pulp’s Jarvis Cocker at The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts for an interview. The legendary McCartney answered several questions about his career and also tells very interesting insights on The Beatles songwriting process among many other facts
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One of the best Stone Temple Pilots periods, remember Scott Weiland and the band at their peak in this cool video compilation that ranges from MTV performances to David Letterman.
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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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Queen of Rock Tina Turner agreed to give an interview to CBS which aired recently. After years of speculation, the star finally tells it all on her and explains the motives that took her to withdraw from the public eye
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Listen and watch the videos of Mick Jagger’s new highly political songs “England Lost” and “Gotta Get A Grip”
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Remembering the man who made The Beatles
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Pearl Jam’s seminal debut album “Ten” was released today 26 years ago.
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Marking the birthday of one of most enduring Rock icons Happy Birthday to “The Demon” Gene Simmons Watch KISS performing
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On September 5, season 7 of “American Horror Story” premieres. Judging by what was shown so far, it seems the story of this season, titled “Cult”, will be centered around politics.
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Watch the amazing guitar work of James Gurley on this “Ball And Chain” performance by Big Brother & The Holding Company 1968
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