Lori Mattox was born in Los Angeles in 1958, and when she was around 13 made her entry into the rock n roll scene with Sable Starr. They were regulars at the Rainbow Bar & Grill, Rodney’s English Disco, the Continental Hyatt House (the notorious “Riot House”), and the Whisky A Go Go. She becameContinue reading “Stairway to Hell: The Story of Jimmy Page With Lori Maddox, His 14-Year-Old Lover, in the 1970s”
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March 1, 1994: Five Weeks Before Kurt Cobain’s Death, Nirvana Performed Their Final Concert in Munich, Germany
Nirvana’s last concert ever took place on March 1st, 1994 in Munich, Germany, at Terminal Einz, an airplane hanger that fit 3,050 people. It was far from an ideal venue for a rock show and the acoustics were terrible, though Cobain didn’t realize this until the performance began since he skipped out on the soundcheck.Continue reading “March 1, 1994: Five Weeks Before Kurt Cobain’s Death, Nirvana Performed Their Final Concert in Munich, Germany”
“I Kissed the King” – The Story Behind One of the Sexiest Photos in Rock and Roll History
It was the smooch seen around the world. Sixty-six years ago this summer, Elvis Presley and a young woman were captured on film kissing in a Richmond hallway. For decades, Barbara Gray, the woman in the picture, went unidentified, but now she is reflecting on kissing The King. Barbara’s brush with Elvis Presley began withContinue reading ““I Kissed the King” – The Story Behind One of the Sexiest Photos in Rock and Roll History”
Rare Vintage Photographs of Iggy Pop & David Bowie on Tour Together in 1977
David Bowie worked with countless artists over the course of his prolific career, but one of his most notable peers and collaborators was Iggy Pop. They first met in 1971 at Max’s Kansas City, a musical hotspot in New York City, while Bowie was on tour to promote his album The Man Who Sold theContinue reading “Rare Vintage Photographs of Iggy Pop & David Bowie on Tour Together in 1977”
Amazing Vintage Photos of Barbra Streisand Early in Her Career in 1966
Barbra Streisand has been such a force on the entertainment scene for so long (her 1963 debut album, recorded when she was just 20, won an Album of the Year Grammy) that a glimpse back at her first years in show business offers fascinating insights into her evolution as a performer, and a person. InContinue reading “Amazing Vintage Photos of Barbra Streisand Early in Her Career in 1966”
Photos of Michael Jackson First Met QUEEN in Los Angeles, July 1980
Michael Jackson and Freddie Mercury admired each others work. At the start of Queen’s ‘Greatest Flix’ VHS video (1981), it states that Freddie Mercury’s favorite group was the Jacksons. Michael Jackson was the lead singer of this group while his brothers provided backing vocals and instrumental accompaniment. Jackson on the other hand went to seeContinue reading “Photos of Michael Jackson First Met QUEEN in Los Angeles, July 1980”
The Ronettes With The Beatles
During their trip to the U.K in early 1964, The Ronettes were introduced to The Beatles, and spent personal time with them during the tour. There was at least one night of dancing with John, George and Ringo, as Ronnie later recalled, noting that Paul McCartney was then involved with Jane Asher. Estelle and GeorgeContinue reading “The Ronettes With The Beatles”
Stunning Photos of Stevie Nicks in New Haven, October 1975
Photographer Fin Costello was born in Glenamaddy in Galway, Ireland and grew-up in Cork by St Lukes. He emigrated to London when he was 19 years old, and took up a trade as a sailmaker. In 1966 he began photography as a hobby and discovered he had an aptitude for it, initially beginning working forContinue reading “Stunning Photos of Stevie Nicks in New Haven, October 1975”
11 Beautiful Vintage Portrait Photos of Yvonne Craig as ‘Batgirl’ in 1967
Yvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress best known for her role as Batgirl from the 1960s television series Batman. She appeared in the final season (1967–1968). Batgirl’s true identity was unknown to Batman and Robin, and their true identities were unknown to her; only Alfred, the butler for Bruce Wayne/Batman, was awareContinue reading “11 Beautiful Vintage Portrait Photos of Yvonne Craig as ‘Batgirl’ in 1967”
12 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Janis Joplin
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”
