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May 8, 2023

Elizabeth Siddal

Fascinating…

She was a ‘supermodel’ of the Pre-Raphaelite period. Now art historians are course-correcting the short life of Elizabeth SiddalElizabeth Siddal has been an elusive and tragic figure in art history. An exhibition at Tate Britain reintroduces the Pre-Raphaelite muse as an accomplished artist.
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Published on May 08, 2023 12:40

March 20, 2023

Sinead sings from Jesus Christ Superstar

Here’s Sinead O’Connor performing “I Don’t Know How to Love Him” from Jesus Christ Superstar. It’s awesome!

 

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Published on March 20, 2023 10:09

March 4, 2023

Tom Sizemore

Goodbye Tom Sizemore…

Tom Sizemore, ‘Saving Private Ryan’ star, dead at 61 | CNNTom Sizemore, an actor known for his work in hit films like “Saving Private Ryan,” “Natural Born Killers” and “Heat,” has died, his representative Charles Lago confirmed to CNN on Friday.
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Published on March 04, 2023 05:55

February 17, 2023

Real Rock’n’Roll

If an alien came to Earth and wanted to know what rock’n’roll was all about, you could show them this video…

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band - Light of Day (Live in New York City)Live in New York CityWatch - https://LegacyRecordings.lnk.to/BS_Li... Springsteen & The E Street Band’s first tour in 10 years ended with…
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Published on February 17, 2023 08:30

February 9, 2023

Burt Bacharach

RIP the great Burt Bacharach

Burt Bacharach, Master Pop Composer, Dead at 94Grammy- and Oscar-winning songwriter helped pen timeless singles like “What the World Needs Now Is Love,” “Walk on By,” “I Say a Little Prayer,” and “Raind…
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Published on February 09, 2023 08:19

February 2, 2023

Henry VIII

This is so cool.

Amateur detectorist finds stunning gold necklace linked to Henry VIIIIt was a find of such magnitude that the amateur detectorist who discovered it was lost for words, and the expert who unraveled its mysteries spent two years researching it.
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Published on February 02, 2023 04:31

February 1, 2023

A great piece on Tom Verlaine

Why Tom Verlaine Was the Ultimate New York Guitar GodHe helped make Television one of rock’s greatest bands, then left abruptly. But he never stopped looking to go somewhere new every time he played
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Published on February 01, 2023 12:27

January 31, 2023

Barrett Strong

RIP Barrett Strong

Barrett Strong, Motown Artist and Temptations Songwriter, Dead at 81Artist sang Motown’s first major hit “Money (That’s What I Want)”
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Published on January 31, 2023 04:48

Cindy Williams

RIP Cindy Williams

Cindy Williams, Star of ‘Laverne & Shirley,’ Dead at 75“She was one of a kind, beautiful, generous, and possessed a brilliant sense of humor and a glittering spirit that everyone loved,” her children said in a statement
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Published on January 31, 2023 04:07

January 30, 2023

Bobby Hull

RIP Bobby Hull

Hockey Hall of Famer and Stanley Cup champion Bobby Hull has died at 84 | CNNBobby Hull, hockey Hall of Famer and Stanley Cup champion, died Monday at 84, the Chicago Blackhawks announced.
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Published on January 30, 2023 12:14