The 80’s were a fabulous decade. MTV, cable TV, personal computers and video game arcades created a hub of creative and unique enjoyment from which all good memories spring. This decade also brought us a slew of imaginative films, such as E.T, the Extra-Terrestrial, The Terminator, Airplane and The Lost Boys. If you’re feeling the…
In 1996, a certain Bugs Bunny and the rest of his Looney Tunes characters approached the basketball legend, Michael Jordan, to help them with their situation. In the film, Jordan has retired from the National Basketball Association (NBA), who agrees to help them win a basketball match against visiting aliens who intend to enslave them…
Jack Black and Kyle Gass have been rocking out together since 1994 when Tenacious D was created as a part of Tim Robbins’ “A Night of Comic Relief” benefits. Tenacious D is best known for the song they performed on their HBO series: ‘Tribute.’ The song received heavy radio play and topped Billboard’s Mainstream Rock…
Like most successful artists, Michael Murphey’s love for music started at a young age. He used to sing cowboy songs during his childhood. As years passed, Michael Martin Murphey became fond of the cowboy lifestyle. At 17 years old, he was playing western music, a talent he beefed up by performing in several clubs in…
Johnny Rivers was born John Henry Ramistella on November 7, 1942. He is an American musician, songwriter, and record producer. He had a somewhat unusual start for a star–he got his big break playing guitar in the house band at El Monte Legion Stadium in Los Angeles (a venue where many future stars performed during…
Lesley Gore’s voice was bubbly, girlish but powerful. With songs like “It’s My Party” and “You Don’t Own Me,” she was a feminist icon for teenage girls going through that weird, awkward phase. She started her career in the ’60s but was active for only a few years after that, retiring from music at age…
After surviving a downward spiral that would have killed him, Justin Furstenfeld, the lead singer of Blue October, has led Blue October to achieve what many bands would only dream of. With millions of albums and singles sales, the Houston-based alternative rock band are one of the best bands that I have personally come across….
In 2008, Twilight seemed to bliss moviegoers with its romantic fantasy movie that was based on the 2005 Stephenie Meyer novel of the same. The stars of this movie were Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan and Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen. In the tale, Swan was a teenager that captured the heart of Cullen, who…
Teena Marie’s loyalty, devotion, and success in R&B and soul music won her the label “Ivory Queen of Soul.” Marie’s distinctive voice and passionate soprano that featured funk, soul, and rock styles boosted her spirits and encouraged her creativity. She deserves to be recognized for the talent and creativity she has demonstrated throughout her three-decade…