Freddie Mercury’s Birthday Cake, ca. 1984
This post was originally published on this siteA funny snap of Freddie Mercury celebrating his birthday with his band mates, ca. 1984. From Daily Mirror […]
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Giorgio Armani as Photographed by Andy Warhol in 1981
This post was originally published on this siteAndy Warhol shot these Polaroids of Giorgio Armani in 1981—a quick session that turned into a cool silkscreen […]
Studio Portraits of a Young Keanu Reeves Taken by Aaron Rapoport, 1987
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1987, Keanu Reeves was photographed by Aaron Rapoport, a Los Angeles–based photographer best known for his work […]
26 Amazing 35mm Slides of Handsome Richard Gere in the 1980s and 1990s
This post was originally published on this siteRichard Gere in the 1980s and 1990s was at the height of his career, becoming one of Hollywood’s […]
Wonderful Studio Portraits of a Young Debbie Gibson Taken by Fryderyk Gabowicz in Munich in the Late 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteIt was the late 1980s, and the pop world was buzzing with the vibrant energy of a young […]
40 Vintage Snaps Capture Youth Culture in the 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteYouth culture in the 1980s was defined by bold self-expression, rapid globalization of trends, and the rise of […]
30 Amazing Cover Photos of Flipside Fanzine From the 1980s and ’90s
This post was originally published on this siteFlipside, known as Los Angeles Flipside Fanzine, was a punk zine published in Whittier and Pasadena, California, from […]
The Story of Steve Hodge and Diego Maradona’s “Hand of God” Shirt
This post was originally published on this siteOn June 22, 1986, at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, Argentina faced England. The match is legendary […]
30 Amazing Photos of a Young Gene Simmons in the 1970s and 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteGene Simmons, the co-founder, bassist, and co-lead vocalist of KISS, was one of the most recognizable rock stars […]
In 1982, Artist Agnes Denes Grow a Field of Wheat in in Lower Manhattan, New York
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1982, conceptual artist Agnes Denes planted and harvested a two-acre field of wheat on a rubble-strewn landfill […]
33 Amazing Photos of Teenage River Phoenix Posing With His Guitars From the 1980s
This post was originally published on this site“My music is a hobby because I’m not making any money out of it. But I put as […]
Promotional Images of Tori Amos for the “Y Kant Tori Read” Album in 1988
This post was originally published on this siteY Kant Tori Read is the debut and only studio album by American rock band of the same […]
Before “Sex and the City”, Here Are 30 Glamorous Photos of a Young Kim Cattrall in the 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteKim Victoria Cattrall, born on August 21, 1956, in Liverpool, England, is a British, Canadian, and American actress. […]
The Story of Greek Taxi Driver Gregorios Sachinidis and His 1976 Mercedes-Benz 240D, World’s Highest Mileage Mercedes
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1981, Gregorios Sachinidis, a taxi driver from Thessaloniki, Greece, purchased a used 1976 Mercedes-Benz 240D from Germany. […]
Publicity Photos of Teenage Kyra Sedgwick for TV Series “Another World” From 1982-1983
This post was originally published on this siteKyra Sedgwick is an American actress, director, and producer. She was born in New York City on August […]
Before She Became a Well-Known Actress, Halle Berry Had a Successful Career in Beauty Pageants During the 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteDid you know that prior to her epic movie career, (Ohio native) Halle Berry won the Miss Teen […]
Hulkamania: 16 Amazing Studio Portraits of Hulk Hogan in the 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteHulk Hogan (August 11, 1953 – July 24, 2025) was an American professional wrestler and media personality. He […]
30 Photos of a Young Melanie Griffith in the 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteMelanie Richards Griffith (born August 9, 1957) is an American actress. Born in Manhattan to actress Tippi Hedren, […]
Rarely Seen Photos of a Very Young Whitney Houston in Her Modeling Days in the Early 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteBefore Whitney Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) became the world-famous singer we know today, she […]
Black and White Portraits of Andy Warhol in Drag Taken by Christopher Makos, 1981
This post was originally published on this siteAndy Warhol called his friend Christopher Makos “the most modern photographer in America.” In 1981, the New York-based […]
20 Wonderful Publicity Photos of Lynda Carter and Loni Anderson for the 1984 TV Series “Partners in Crime”
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1984 TV series Partners in Crime was a crime drama that brought together two of the most […]
A Young Janet Jackson in the Album Cover Photoshoot for Her Second Studio Album “Dream Street” (1984)
This post was originally published on this siteOctober 23, 1984 marked the release of Janet Jackson’s second studio album, entitled Dream Street. On the album, […]
40 Fascinating Photos of a Young Loni Anderson in the Late 1970s and 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteActress Loni Anderson, who starred as shrewd radio station receptionist Jennifer Marlowe on the sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati […]
Weird Al Yankovic’s “Even Worse” Album on Sale Next to Michael Jackson’s “Bad” Album
This post was originally published on this siteShortly after release, Michael Jackson’s Bad (1987) and Weird Al Yankovic’s brilliant response Even Worse (1988) were spotted […]
Moment When a Young Drew Barrymore Giving Princess Diana Her E.T. Gift in 1982
This post was originally published on this site In December 1982, a young Drew Barrymore, then 7 years old and fresh off her role as […]