Janis Joplin, often referred to as the “Queen of Rock and Roll,” is best remembered for her rebellious lifestyle, her psychedelic Porsche, her free flowing fashion sense and above all, her distinctive voice. Rolling Stone ranked her as 46th on their 2004 list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time, and in 2008 sheContinue reading “12 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Janis Joplin”
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Amazing Photographs of a Young Jimi Hendrix in the Army, 1961-1962
Jimi Hendrix became an icon in the protests against the war in Vietnam. But little people know that he used to be in the army himself. These unique photographs show a young Jimi Hendrix as a soldier in the army. According to Wikipedia, before Hendrix was 19 years old, law enforcement authorities had twice caughtContinue reading “Amazing Photographs of a Young Jimi Hendrix in the Army, 1961-1962”
Adorable Photos of Loretta Young and Daughter Judy Lewis (Love Child of Clark Gable)
Loretta Young and Clark Gable were the romantic leads of the 1935 Twentieth Century Pictures film The Call of the Wild. Young was then 22 years old; Gable was 34 and married to Maria “Ria” Franklin Prentiss Lucas Langham. During filming, Young became pregnant by Gable. Young did not want to damage her career orContinue reading “Adorable Photos of Loretta Young and Daughter Judy Lewis (Love Child of Clark Gable)”
Behind-the-Scenes of Marilyn Monroe’s Iconic Flying Skirt Photo While Filming ‘The Seven Year Itch’
There are hundreds of photos of Marilyn Monroe, one of Hollywood’s most iconic stars, but the most famous photo of all was shot on September 15, 1954 by photographer Sam Shaw on the set of Seven Year Itch. However, there is more to the story than that, including why she faced the photographer and posedContinue reading “Behind-the-Scenes of Marilyn Monroe’s Iconic Flying Skirt Photo While Filming ‘The Seven Year Itch’”
33 Rare Historical Photos Volume 3
22 Vintage Portraits of Beautiful Women Who Tested for the Role of Scarlett O’Hara in “Gone With the Wind”
Gone with the Wind is a 1939 American epic historical romance film adapted from the 1936 novel by Margaret Mitchell. The film was produced by David O. Selznick of Selznick International Pictures and directed by Victor Fleming. Set in the American South against the backdrop of the American Civil War and the Reconstruction era, theContinue reading “22 Vintage Portraits of Beautiful Women Who Tested for the Role of Scarlett O’Hara in “Gone With the Wind””
Five Shots of a Woman Braving the Streets of Mexico City, 1950
A women being watched and harassed in Mexico City, Mexico in 1950. There are 5 pictures of her being watched by men everywhere she went. (Note: She has been identified as Mexican movie and television actress Maty Huitrón.)
50 Amazing Vintage Photos From the 1970s Volume 5
14 Wonderful Anthony Bourdain Childhood Photos Before He Became One of the Most Influential Chefs in the World
“I have the best job in the world. If I’m unhappy, it’s a failure of imagination.” Born on June 25, 1956, in New York City and raised in New Jersey, Anthony Bourdain knew he’d be a chef while vacationing on the coast on France with his parents as a boy. A local fisherman offered himContinue reading “14 Wonderful Anthony Bourdain Childhood Photos Before He Became One of the Most Influential Chefs in the World”
Vintage Photos of “Motorcycle Queen” Bessie Stringfield, Who Owned 27 Harleys and Rode Them All Over the United States
Despite pervasive racism and the weight of the Great Depression, Bessie Stringfield found freedom on the open road. In the 1930s and 1940s, Bessie took eight long-distance, solo rides across the United States. The fact that she was a woman of color did not stop Bessie from achieving her goals and setting herself apart. SheContinue reading “Vintage Photos of “Motorcycle Queen” Bessie Stringfield, Who Owned 27 Harleys and Rode Them All Over the United States”
