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35 Incredible Photos of Janis Joplin in the 1960s
In the Rock ‘n Roll firmament of the 1960s, Janis Joplin was a shooting star who burned white hot for five short years. She died of a heroin overdose at age 27. Joplin sang her own brand of the blues in an incendiary style. Yet in her short time — between 1966 and 1970 —Continue reading “35 Incredible Photos of Janis Joplin in the 1960s”
58 Stunning Vintage Photos of Actress Ida Lupino from the 1930s
Ida Lupino (4 February 1918[1] – 3 August 1995) was a British actress, singer, director, and producer. Throughout her 48-year career, she appeared in 59 films and directed eight, working primarily in the United States, where she became a citizen in 1948. She is widely regarded as the most prominent female filmmaker working in theContinue reading “58 Stunning Vintage Photos of Actress Ida Lupino from the 1930s”
25 Vintage Photos of Elvis Presley’s Concerts at the Florida Theatre on August 10 & 11, 1956
Elvis appeared at the Florida Theatre in Jacksonville, FL. Juvenile Court Judge Marion Gooding warned Elvis in chambers after the first show that he must tone down his act. Elvis told reporters “I can’t figure out what I’m doing wrong”. Elvis modifies his show nonetheless, wiggling his little finger suggestively with a gesture that replacesContinue reading “25 Vintage Photos of Elvis Presley’s Concerts at the Florida Theatre on August 10 & 11, 1956”
37 Beautiful Photos of Actress Julie Andrews in the 1950s and 1960s
Dame Julie Andrews DBE (born Julia Elizabeth Wells; 1 October 1935) is an English actress, singer, and author. Throughout her career spanning nine decades, she has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, three Grammy Awards, and six Golden Globe Awards. Andrews was made a DisneyContinue reading “37 Beautiful Photos of Actress Julie Andrews in the 1950s and 1960s”
35 Fabulous Photos of Famous People Hanging Out Together Volume 1
20 Fabulous Vintage Photos of Elvis Presley As a Youth During the 1930s and 1940s
Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Dubbed the “King of Rock and Roll”, he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century. His energized interpretations of songs and sexually provocative performance style, combined with a singularly potent mix ofContinue reading “20 Fabulous Vintage Photos of Elvis Presley As a Youth During the 1930s and 1940s”
42 Intimate Photos Showing Everyday Moments of Celebrities in the 1950s and 1960s
16 Colorized Portraits Photos of Celebrities From the 19th Century
Up until the 1950s and 1960s, color photography was extremely rare, and so when we think about history prior to that time, we often envision it in black and white. Colorized photos of French stage actress Sarah Bernhardt and English actress Ellen Terry in the 1860s Today’s technology now enables us to colorize historical photos,Continue reading “16 Colorized Portraits Photos of Celebrities From the 19th Century”
22 Amazing Photographs of ABBA’s Anni-Frid Lyngstad (Frida) on Stage
During World War II, a German officer had an affair with young Norwegian Synni Lyngstad. Once the war ended, he returned to his home country, unaware of the fact that Synni was pregnant with his child. Anni-Frid Lyngstad (or Frida, as she later became known) was born on November 15th, 1945 in the small townContinue reading “22 Amazing Photographs of ABBA’s Anni-Frid Lyngstad (Frida) on Stage”
