August 8, 1970: Janis Joplin Bought a Headstone for Bessie Smith
This post was originally published on this siteOn August 8, 1970, Janis Joplin bought a headstone for the grave of her greatest influence Bessie Smith […]
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The Iconic Maxwell Street Blues Bus
This post was originally published on this siteJohn W. Johnson (1937–2021) loved the Lord and began preaching the gospel in his early years. He is […]
Amazing Backstage Photographs Show Mick Jagger’s Outfits During the Rolling Stones’ 1975 Tour of the Americas
This post was originally published on this siteThe Mick Jagger look—the sartorial embodiment of rock star swagger for the past 50 years—is unmistakable, and iconic. […]
A Beatles Reunion Almost Happened at Eric Clapton and Pattie Boyd’s Wedding in 1979
This post was originally published on this siteFans dreamed of a Beatles reunion long after they broke up in 1970. They came close to getting […]
A Drawing of Elvis Presley Done by a 15-Year-Old Jimi Hendrix After Seeing Him in Concert
This post was originally published on this siteJimi Hendrix saw Elvis Presley perform on September 1, 1957, at Sick’s Stadium in Seattle. Hendrix was only […]
Beatle Haircuts Get Reprieve, 1965
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1960s, children became aware of their appearance and wanted to look “cool.” Boys as young as […]
Freddie Mercury Once Refused to Meet Prince Charles, Princess Diana at Live Aid in 1985
This post was originally published on this siteFreddie Mercury did not want to meet Prince Charles and Princess Diana at the Live Aid despite having […]
Once Upon a Time, There Was a Little Girl Named Sandy Who Wanted to Play the Drums
This post was originally published on this siteSandy West was a fantastic female drumming talent that started her career in the 1970s. Drumming for the […]
Pop Stars From Liverpool, 1963
This post was originally published on this siteBrian Epstein pictured with some of the groups he manages on June 18, 1963. These are three of […]
25 Rarely Seen Photos of a Young Cyndi Lauper With Her Band Blue Angel From the Early 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteCyndi Lauper was born on June 22, 1953 in Brooklyn, New York City, to a Catholic family. She […]
Ringo Starr With His New Ludwig Oyster Black Pearl Kit, 1963
This post was originally published on this siteOn June 19, 1963, Ringo Starr played a Ludwig drum kit for the first time. The show was […]
The Model Featured on the Cover of Duran Duran’s ‘Rio’ Has Finally Been Identified After Four Decades
This post was originally published on this siteRio is the second studio album by Duran Duran, released on May 10, 1982 through EMI. Duran Duran […]
Sex Pistols First Band Rehearsal, 1975
This post was originally published on this siteAugust 31, 1975: Sex Pistols first band rehearsal with John Lydon, Glen Matlock, Steve Jones and Paul Cook […]
Keith Richards Giving Charlie Watts a Haircut, 1965
This post was originally published on this siteKeith Richards gives Charlie Watts a haircut backstage before their appearance on the Hullabaloo TV Show, November 11, […]
Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor and Dean Martin Watch Frank Sinatra Preforming in Las Vegas on June 7, 1961
This post was originally published on this siteMarilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor watching Frank Sinatra perform at The Sands Hotel in Las Vegas for Dean […]
24 Vintage Photos of a Young Suzi Quatro Rocking in Her Leather Jumpsuit in the Early 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteSuzi Quatro (born June 3, 1950) is an American singer-songwriter and bass guitarist. Arguably the first woman to […]
Debbie Harry Rehearsing (and Drumming) at the 37th Street Rehearsal Space in New York, 1975
This post was originally published on this siteTo become the glamorous new wave mega-stars, Blondie had to put a lot of hard work into making […]
20 Vintage Photos of Bon Jovi From the 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteBon Jovi is a hard rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey. Fronted by lead singer and namesake Jon […]
In May 1964, 11 Coventry Schoolboys Were Suspended for Having Haircuts Like the Rolling Stones
This post was originally published on this siteThe Rolling Stones’ more unkempt look made headlines in May 1964, when the headmaster of a British school […]
Photos of Alaska y los Pegamoides at the Concert at the Bilbao Amusement Park in 1982
This post was originally published on this siteAlaska y los Pegamoides was a Spanish musical group formed in 1979 in Madrid. It was one of […]
20 Lovely Photos of Martha, Paul McCartney’s Sheepdog Who Was Later the Inspiration for His Song “Martha My Dear”
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1968, the Beatles released The White Album, and with it, a song called “Martha My Dear.” Many […]
Blondie Photographed at Sunset Marquis Hotel, West Hollywood in April 1978
This post was originally published on this siteDebbie Harry and Blondie at Sunset Marquis Hotel, West Hollywood, in a photo shoot by Armando Gallo on […]
Cher Dressed as Elvis Presley, ca. 1990s
This post was originally published on this siteCher once revealed that she had been a fan of Presley since she was a child. “When I […]
A Young Simon John Ritchie, aka Sid Vicious, at an Elton John’s Signing Session in London, 1973
This post was originally published on this siteJanuary 20, 1973: John Simon Ritchie (Beverley), aka Sid Vicious, along with friend David Stevens (who confirmed this […]
28 Vintage Photos of Jackie Shane, Transgender Pioneer of 1960s Soul Music
This post was originally published on this siteJackie Shane (May 15, 1940 – February 21, 2019) combined the frenetic pace of rock and roll with […]