Born 110 years ago, December 12, 1915 – #FrankSinatra here with second wife @avagardnerofficial.bsky.social (b. 24 December 1922) who inspired Frank to write 'I'm A Fool To Want You' (with Jack Woolf and Joel Heron) in 1951. Play it and weep…
December 12, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Born 110 years ago, December 12, 1915 – #FrankSinatra here with second wife @avagardnerofficial.bsky.social (b. 24 December 1922) who inspired Frank to write 'I'm A Fool To Want You' (with Jack Woolf and Joel Heron) in 1951. Play it and weep…
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Gotta get your #skates on meeces if you want any pieces from our fine online emporium at rocket88books.com for #Christmas. Last posting date is Dec 15 for the US, and Dec 18 for the UK and Europe.
Gotta get your #skates on meeces if you want any pieces from our fine online emporium at rocket88books.com for #Christmas. Last posting date is Dec 15 for the US, and Dec 18 for the UK and Europe.
December 11, 2025 at 11:06 AM
This is a public service announcement.
Gotta get your #skates on meeces if you want any pieces from our fine online emporium at rocket88books.com for #Christmas. Last posting date is Dec 15 for the US, and Dec 18 for the UK and Europe.
Gotta get your #skates on meeces if you want any pieces from our fine online emporium at rocket88books.com for #Christmas. Last posting date is Dec 15 for the US, and Dec 18 for the UK and Europe.
No good crying to #Santa you #American kids, 'cos you needed to get any R88 book orders done before (or on) December 15th so they'd reach you before he pops down your flue… #lastpostdate #alliwantforchristmas #santaclauseiscomingtotown
December 9, 2025 at 12:59 PM
No good crying to #Santa you #American kids, 'cos you needed to get any R88 book orders done before (or on) December 15th so they'd reach you before he pops down your flue… #lastpostdate #alliwantforchristmas #santaclauseiscomingtotown
It's the centenary of the birth of one of the greatest entertainers of the 20th century – #SammyDavisJr
Singer, dancer, actor, musician, comedian. This live TV performance was made when he was acting the Big Daddy role in the #SweetCharity movie.
Singer, dancer, actor, musician, comedian. This live TV performance was made when he was acting the Big Daddy role in the #SweetCharity movie.
Sammy Davis Jr - This Guy's In Love With You, 1968.flv
YouTube video by franzmc72
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December 8, 2025 at 4:55 PM
It's the centenary of the birth of one of the greatest entertainers of the 20th century – #SammyDavisJr
Singer, dancer, actor, musician, comedian. This live TV performance was made when he was acting the Big Daddy role in the #SweetCharity movie.
Singer, dancer, actor, musician, comedian. This live TV performance was made when he was acting the Big Daddy role in the #SweetCharity movie.
It's taken a while, but the English language edition of the #SwallowTheSun official biography is now on pre-order. It's been updated and includes previously unseen photographs from the band's archives. There's a Classic (left) and Signature edition, of course. At swallowthesunbook.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
It's taken a while, but the English language edition of the #SwallowTheSun official biography is now on pre-order. It's been updated and includes previously unseen photographs from the band's archives. There's a Classic (left) and Signature edition, of course. At swallowthesunbook.com
Reposted by Rocket 88 Books
Marking 16 years since the passing of Eric Woolfson, here is a moving tribute thoughtfully put together by his granddaughter Amelie.
December 2, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Marking 16 years since the passing of Eric Woolfson, here is a moving tribute thoughtfully put together by his granddaughter Amelie.
Happy birthday to visionary style icon (1970) and songsmith #GilbertOSullivan
December 1, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Happy birthday to visionary style icon (1970) and songsmith #GilbertOSullivan
No longer traveling, R.I.P. #JimmyCliff
November 24, 2025 at 5:08 PM
No longer traveling, R.I.P. #JimmyCliff
Sending birthday greetings to the excellent guitarist #PeterKoppes of #thechurch
youtu.be/k-RYvlTRAHU?...
youtu.be/k-RYvlTRAHU?...
The Church - Unguarded Moment (live)
YouTube video by Laneway Music
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November 21, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Sending birthday greetings to the excellent guitarist #PeterKoppes of #thechurch
youtu.be/k-RYvlTRAHU?...
youtu.be/k-RYvlTRAHU?...
Reposted by Rocket 88 Books
Tomorrow at #Middlesbrough Town Hall 2-3pm: Norman Cook aka #FatboySlim signs copies of his @rocket88books.com illustrated history, 'It Ain't Over til The Fatboy Sings', ahead of his evening show there. Limited spaces. Sign up at www.fatboyslimbook.com/tickets
November 20, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Tomorrow at #Middlesbrough Town Hall 2-3pm: Norman Cook aka #FatboySlim signs copies of his @rocket88books.com illustrated history, 'It Ain't Over til The Fatboy Sings', ahead of his evening show there. Limited spaces. Sign up at www.fatboyslimbook.com/tickets
Remembering Alan Hull of #Lindesfarne, dtd in 1995
🎨Ian Vincentini, 1975
🎨Ian Vincentini, 1975
November 17, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Remembering Alan Hull of #Lindesfarne, dtd in 1995
🎨Ian Vincentini, 1975
🎨Ian Vincentini, 1975
the Ultimate #thepolice pre-fame photographic monograph by #lawrenceimpey with exclusive art prints signed by #stewartcopeland at policelineupbook.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:26 PM
the Ultimate #thepolice pre-fame photographic monograph by #lawrenceimpey with exclusive art prints signed by #stewartcopeland at policelineupbook.com
Announcing the coming of the first @alanparsonsproject.bsky.social official book…
November 13, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Announcing the coming of the first @alanparsonsproject.bsky.social official book…
Remembering #leonrussell on the ninth anniversary of his passing
📷 Andee Nathanson, from her fab book Andee Eye (andeeeye.com) taken on the #maddogsandenglishmen tour 1970
📷 Andee Nathanson, from her fab book Andee Eye (andeeeye.com) taken on the #maddogsandenglishmen tour 1970
November 13, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Remembering #leonrussell on the ninth anniversary of his passing
📷 Andee Nathanson, from her fab book Andee Eye (andeeeye.com) taken on the #maddogsandenglishmen tour 1970
📷 Andee Nathanson, from her fab book Andee Eye (andeeeye.com) taken on the #maddogsandenglishmen tour 1970
On what would have been his 78th birthday, #GregLake in the Manticore rehearsal room with #emersonlakeandpalmer in 1973
📷Peter Keen (from elpbook.com)
📷Peter Keen (from elpbook.com)
November 10, 2025 at 2:42 PM
On what would have been his 78th birthday, #GregLake in the Manticore rehearsal room with #emersonlakeandpalmer in 1973
📷Peter Keen (from elpbook.com)
📷Peter Keen (from elpbook.com)
It's the seventy-fourth anniversary of the wedding of #FrankSinatra and #AvaGardner.
📷 from 'Marriage On The Rocks', 1965
📷 from 'Marriage On The Rocks', 1965
November 7, 2025 at 2:15 PM
It's the seventy-fourth anniversary of the wedding of #FrankSinatra and #AvaGardner.
📷 from 'Marriage On The Rocks', 1965
📷 from 'Marriage On The Rocks', 1965
How it all began… 6 November, 1975 at @glenmatlock.bsky.social's college. #iwasateenagesexpistol
November 6, 2025 at 5:06 PM
How it all began… 6 November, 1975 at @glenmatlock.bsky.social's college. #iwasateenagesexpistol
A week to go – tickets include a copy of the Classic edition of the book #fatboyslim
November 5, 2025 at 2:11 PM
A week to go – tickets include a copy of the Classic edition of the book #fatboyslim
Happy birthday to the witty, urbane and talented [email protected]
Cowboys are his weakness…
📷 James Bareham (2002)
Cowboys are his weakness…
📷 James Bareham (2002)
November 4, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Happy birthday to the witty, urbane and talented [email protected]
Cowboys are his weakness…
📷 James Bareham (2002)
Cowboys are his weakness…
📷 James Bareham (2002)
wishing many happy returns to #AdamAnt, with fond memories of #thebloomsburytheatre in 2008
November 3, 2025 at 12:46 PM
wishing many happy returns to #AdamAnt, with fond memories of #thebloomsburytheatre in 2008
Now shipping, Lawrence Impey's Police Lineup – the birth of a #supergroup captured on #b/w film before they were famous
policelineupbook.com #stewartcopeland #andysummers #sting
policelineupbook.com #stewartcopeland #andysummers #sting
Stewart Copeland: This is how to treat your bass player
YouTube video by Rocket 88
youtu.be
October 30, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Now shipping, Lawrence Impey's Police Lineup – the birth of a #supergroup captured on #b/w film before they were famous
policelineupbook.com #stewartcopeland #andysummers #sting
policelineupbook.com #stewartcopeland #andysummers #sting
The ascent of piano rock'n'roll, from #fatsdomino to #littlerichard, #jerryleelewis, #brianauger – from a 1969 episode of #themonkees TV show
October 26, 2025 at 9:36 AM
The ascent of piano rock'n'roll, from #fatsdomino to #littlerichard, #jerryleelewis, #brianauger – from a 1969 episode of #themonkees TV show