Janis Joplin wasn’t around when her second solo album, Pearl, was issued in January 1971. She wasn’t around a few weeks later when it shot to No. 1, either. The singer had died of a heroin overdose on Oct. 4, 1970, while recording the sessions that would make up Pearl. That unfortunate turn of eventsContinue reading “Wonderful Behind the Scenes Photos of Janis Joplin During the Photoshoot for Pearl’s Album Cover in California, 1970”
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Amazing Color Photographs of America’s Hippie Communes From the 1970s
Their hair and dress, their pioneer spirit, even their Indian teepees evoke the nation’s frontier beginnings. These young people are members of a commune, which they have created for themselves as a new and radical way of living. Scores of these communes are springing up all across the U.S. In the wilderness areas of theContinue reading “Amazing Color Photographs of America’s Hippie Communes From the 1970s”
16 Vintage Photographs of Jane Fonda’s Trip to North Vietnam in 1972, Which Earned Her the Nickname “Hanoi Jane”
Almost 45 years after she climbed into the seat of a North Vietnamese anti-aircraft gun vehicle and smiled for photographers, Jane Fonda, still finds herself targeted by U.S. military veterans. The actress and activist already was one of Hollywood’s most outspoken opponents of the Vietnam War when, at 34, she made a two-week trip toContinue reading “16 Vintage Photographs of Jane Fonda’s Trip to North Vietnam in 1972, Which Earned Her the Nickname “Hanoi Jane””
Amazing Pictures of Grim and Gritty New York City in the 1960s & 1970s
New York, often called New York City (NYC) to distinguish it from the state of New York, is the most populous city in the United States. With a 2020 population of 8,804,190 distributed over 300.46 square miles (778.2 km2), New York City is also the most densely populated major city in the United States. LocatedContinue reading “Amazing Pictures of Grim and Gritty New York City in the 1960s & 1970s”
Fred Herzog’s Early Color Street Photographs of Vancouver From the 1950s and 1960s
Fred Herzog (September 21, 1930 – September 9, 2019) devoted his artistic life to walking the streets of Vancouver as well as almost 40 countries with his Leica, photographing – mostly with colour slide film – his observations of the street life with all its complexities. Herzog ultimately became celebrated internationally for his pioneering streetContinue reading “Fred Herzog’s Early Color Street Photographs of Vancouver From the 1950s and 1960s”
15 Vintage Photos of David Bowie and Cher Together on the ‘Cher Show’ in 1975
Cher is an American variety show that premiered on CBS in 1975, hosted by singer-actress Cher. The show had many famous musical guests. It followed a TV special featuring Elton John, Bette Midler, and Flip Wilson as guests. Cher premiered on Sunday, February 16, 1975, and finished the season ranked 1st among variety shows andContinue reading “15 Vintage Photos of David Bowie and Cher Together on the ‘Cher Show’ in 1975”
These Cheesy 1970s Catalogue Ads Prove That the One-Piece Isn’t Just a Modern Fad
Despite the perception of many members of Generation Y, the ‘onesie’ has been a fashion mainstay since the 1970s. The ‘onesie’ – a snug adult romper suit consisting of a joined together tracksuit top and trousers – has become one of the biggest fashion phenomenons of the decade. From Harry Styles and Joey Essex toContinue reading “These Cheesy 1970s Catalogue Ads Prove That the One-Piece Isn’t Just a Modern Fad”
The Story of the 16-Year-Old Who Kills 2 People Because “I Don’t Like Mondays.”
Brenda Ann Spencer (born April 3, 1962) is a convicted American murderer who carried out a shooting spree from her home in San Diego, on January 29, 1979. During the shooting spree, she killed two people and injured nine others at Cleveland Elementary School, which was located across the street from her home. Spencer isContinue reading “The Story of the 16-Year-Old Who Kills 2 People Because “I Don’t Like Mondays.””
29 Amazing Black and White Photos That Capture Everyday Life of Northern Argentina in 1970
Argentina, officially the Argentine Republic, is a country in the southern half of South America. Argentina covers an area of 2,780,400 km2 (1,073,500 sq mi), making it the largest Spanish-speaking nation in the world by area. It is the second-largest country in South America after Brazil, the fourth-largest country in the Americas, and the eighth-largestContinue reading “29 Amazing Black and White Photos That Capture Everyday Life of Northern Argentina in 1970”
Survivor of 1972 Andes Plane Crash Recalls Harrowing Experience When He Has to Eat Human Flesh to Stay Alive
Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, also known as Miracle Flight 571, was a chartered flight originating in Montevideo, Uruguay, bound for Santiago, Chile, that crashed high in the Andes mountains on 13 October 1972. The accident became known as the Andes flight disaster (Tragedia de los Andes) and the Miracle of the Andes (Milagro deContinue reading “Survivor of 1972 Andes Plane Crash Recalls Harrowing Experience When He Has to Eat Human Flesh to Stay Alive”
