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#FilmHistory On this day, 1978, the Michael Cimino directed The Deer Hunter premiered in LA & NYC. It won 5 Oscars: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor (Christopher Walken), Best Sound & Best Film Editing. It's Meryl Streep's 1st Academy Award nomination (for Best Supporting Actress).
December 8, 2025 at 4:18 PM
#FilmHistory On this day, 1978, the Michael Cimino directed The Deer Hunter premiered in LA & NYC. It won 5 Oscars: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor (Christopher Walken), Best Sound & Best Film Editing. It's Meryl Streep's 1st Academy Award nomination (for Best Supporting Actress).
#MusicHistory On this day, 1967, The Rolling Stones released their 6th album, Their Satanic Majesties Request. Mick Jagger disavowed the album in 1995, saying: "it's not very good. It had interesting things on it, ... There's two good songs on it. The rest of them are nonsense."
December 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM
#MusicHistory On this day, 1967, The Rolling Stones released their 6th album, Their Satanic Majesties Request. Mick Jagger disavowed the album in 1995, saying: "it's not very good. It had interesting things on it, ... There's two good songs on it. The rest of them are nonsense."
“If someone thinks that peace and love are just a cliche that must have been left behind in the 60s, that's a problem. Peace and love are eternal.”
- John Lennon
The legendary musician, activist & co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of The Beatles, passed on this day, 1980 at age 40.
- John Lennon
The legendary musician, activist & co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of The Beatles, passed on this day, 1980 at age 40.
December 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
“If someone thinks that peace and love are just a cliche that must have been left behind in the 60s, that's a problem. Peace and love are eternal.”
- John Lennon
The legendary musician, activist & co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of The Beatles, passed on this day, 1980 at age 40.
- John Lennon
The legendary musician, activist & co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of The Beatles, passed on this day, 1980 at age 40.
“Where’s your will to be weird?”
- Jim Morrison
The legendary James Douglas Morrison aka "Jim" was born on this day, 1943, in Melbourne, FL. Morrison would have been 82 years old today. Together with pianist Ray Manzarek, Morrison founded The Doors in 1965 in Venice, California.
- Jim Morrison
The legendary James Douglas Morrison aka "Jim" was born on this day, 1943, in Melbourne, FL. Morrison would have been 82 years old today. Together with pianist Ray Manzarek, Morrison founded The Doors in 1965 in Venice, California.
December 8, 2025 at 3:04 PM
“Where’s your will to be weird?”
- Jim Morrison
The legendary James Douglas Morrison aka "Jim" was born on this day, 1943, in Melbourne, FL. Morrison would have been 82 years old today. Together with pianist Ray Manzarek, Morrison founded The Doors in 1965 in Venice, California.
- Jim Morrison
The legendary James Douglas Morrison aka "Jim" was born on this day, 1943, in Melbourne, FL. Morrison would have been 82 years old today. Together with pianist Ray Manzarek, Morrison founded The Doors in 1965 in Venice, California.
"Flash! A-ah!
Savior of the Universe!"
#MusicHistory On this day, 1980, Queen released their 9th album (their 1st movie soundtrack) for Flash Gordon (which had been released 3 days earlier on the 5th). The album reached #10 in the UK & #23 in the US. "Flash's Theme" was the only single released.
Savior of the Universe!"
#MusicHistory On this day, 1980, Queen released their 9th album (their 1st movie soundtrack) for Flash Gordon (which had been released 3 days earlier on the 5th). The album reached #10 in the UK & #23 in the US. "Flash's Theme" was the only single released.
December 8, 2025 at 2:50 PM
"Flash! A-ah!
Savior of the Universe!"
#MusicHistory On this day, 1980, Queen released their 9th album (their 1st movie soundtrack) for Flash Gordon (which had been released 3 days earlier on the 5th). The album reached #10 in the UK & #23 in the US. "Flash's Theme" was the only single released.
Savior of the Universe!"
#MusicHistory On this day, 1980, Queen released their 9th album (their 1st movie soundtrack) for Flash Gordon (which had been released 3 days earlier on the 5th). The album reached #10 in the UK & #23 in the US. "Flash's Theme" was the only single released.
#MusicHistory On this day 1976, Eagles released their 5th album, Hotel California. It has been certified 26× Platinum in the US, and has sold over 32 million copies worldwide, making it the band's best-selling album after Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975). Its their 1st album with guitarist Joe Walsh.
December 8, 2025 at 2:47 PM
#MusicHistory On this day 1976, Eagles released their 5th album, Hotel California. It has been certified 26× Platinum in the US, and has sold over 32 million copies worldwide, making it the band's best-selling album after Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975). Its their 1st album with guitarist Joe Walsh.
"I said, other people can write songs, let's see if I can. So the first 400 or 500 wound up on the floor somewhere. Then I wrote one called Melissa."
- Gregg Allman
The talented musician, singer, songwriter & co-founder of The Allman Brothers Band, was born on this day, 1947 in Nashville, TN.
- Gregg Allman
The talented musician, singer, songwriter & co-founder of The Allman Brothers Band, was born on this day, 1947 in Nashville, TN.
December 8, 2025 at 2:44 PM
"I said, other people can write songs, let's see if I can. So the first 400 or 500 wound up on the floor somewhere. Then I wrote one called Melissa."
- Gregg Allman
The talented musician, singer, songwriter & co-founder of The Allman Brothers Band, was born on this day, 1947 in Nashville, TN.
- Gregg Allman
The talented musician, singer, songwriter & co-founder of The Allman Brothers Band, was born on this day, 1947 in Nashville, TN.
“I’m on fire when I’m singing, I’m completely in character. I use my sense memories, and every syllable of it is meant. It’s a very special thing.'
- Sinéad O'Connor
The incredible Sinéad O'Connor, Irish singer, songwriter, and activist, was born on this day, 1966, in Dublin, Ireland.
- Sinéad O'Connor
The incredible Sinéad O'Connor, Irish singer, songwriter, and activist, was born on this day, 1966, in Dublin, Ireland.
December 8, 2025 at 2:41 PM
“I’m on fire when I’m singing, I’m completely in character. I use my sense memories, and every syllable of it is meant. It’s a very special thing.'
- Sinéad O'Connor
The incredible Sinéad O'Connor, Irish singer, songwriter, and activist, was born on this day, 1966, in Dublin, Ireland.
- Sinéad O'Connor
The incredible Sinéad O'Connor, Irish singer, songwriter, and activist, was born on this day, 1966, in Dublin, Ireland.
#MovieHistory On this day 2001, Oceans Eleven, directed by Steven Soderbergh, was released. In order to make the film a reality, all the major stars, including Clooney, Pitt & Roberts, took a huge pay cut. The lead cast lived at the Bellagio during filming, each in separate 7,000-square-foot villas.
December 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
#MovieHistory On this day 2001, Oceans Eleven, directed by Steven Soderbergh, was released. In order to make the film a reality, all the major stars, including Clooney, Pitt & Roberts, took a huge pay cut. The lead cast lived at the Bellagio during filming, each in separate 7,000-square-foot villas.
"If you can walk away from a landing, it's a good landing. If you use the airplane the next day, it's an outstanding landing."
- Chuck Yeager
The legendary Brigadier General Charles "Chuck" Elwood Yeager, US Air Force officer, flying ace & test pilot, passed on this day, 2020 at 97.
- Chuck Yeager
The legendary Brigadier General Charles "Chuck" Elwood Yeager, US Air Force officer, flying ace & test pilot, passed on this day, 2020 at 97.
December 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM
"If you can walk away from a landing, it's a good landing. If you use the airplane the next day, it's an outstanding landing."
- Chuck Yeager
The legendary Brigadier General Charles "Chuck" Elwood Yeager, US Air Force officer, flying ace & test pilot, passed on this day, 2020 at 97.
- Chuck Yeager
The legendary Brigadier General Charles "Chuck" Elwood Yeager, US Air Force officer, flying ace & test pilot, passed on this day, 2020 at 97.
"Champagne for my real friends and real pain for my sham friends."
- Tom Waits
The legendary musician, composer, songwriter and actor was born on this day 1949 in Pomona, CA. His discography spans 17 albums, 3 live works, 7 compilations, 23 singles & 2 soundtracks. He's acted in over 40 films.
- Tom Waits
The legendary musician, composer, songwriter and actor was born on this day 1949 in Pomona, CA. His discography spans 17 albums, 3 live works, 7 compilations, 23 singles & 2 soundtracks. He's acted in over 40 films.
December 7, 2025 at 4:28 PM
"Champagne for my real friends and real pain for my sham friends."
- Tom Waits
The legendary musician, composer, songwriter and actor was born on this day 1949 in Pomona, CA. His discography spans 17 albums, 3 live works, 7 compilations, 23 singles & 2 soundtracks. He's acted in over 40 films.
- Tom Waits
The legendary musician, composer, songwriter and actor was born on this day 1949 in Pomona, CA. His discography spans 17 albums, 3 live works, 7 compilations, 23 singles & 2 soundtracks. He's acted in over 40 films.
"There's no reason for a guitarist to have a big ego. You should love the instrument more than wanting to be a rockstar."
- Randy Rhoads
The incredible co-founder & original guitarist of Quiet Riot, and guitarist & co-songwriter for Ozzy Osbourne's 1st 2 solo albums, was born on this day, 1956.
- Randy Rhoads
The incredible co-founder & original guitarist of Quiet Riot, and guitarist & co-songwriter for Ozzy Osbourne's 1st 2 solo albums, was born on this day, 1956.
December 6, 2025 at 2:12 PM
"There's no reason for a guitarist to have a big ego. You should love the instrument more than wanting to be a rockstar."
- Randy Rhoads
The incredible co-founder & original guitarist of Quiet Riot, and guitarist & co-songwriter for Ozzy Osbourne's 1st 2 solo albums, was born on this day, 1956.
- Randy Rhoads
The incredible co-founder & original guitarist of Quiet Riot, and guitarist & co-songwriter for Ozzy Osbourne's 1st 2 solo albums, was born on this day, 1956.
"People often ask me how would I like to be remembered and I answer that I would simply like to be remembered."
- Roy Orbison
The legendary Roy Orbison, singer, songwriter, and musician, aka "The Caruso of Rock", passed on this day, 1988, at age 52.
- Roy Orbison
The legendary Roy Orbison, singer, songwriter, and musician, aka "The Caruso of Rock", passed on this day, 1988, at age 52.
December 6, 2025 at 2:08 PM
"People often ask me how would I like to be remembered and I answer that I would simply like to be remembered."
- Roy Orbison
The legendary Roy Orbison, singer, songwriter, and musician, aka "The Caruso of Rock", passed on this day, 1988, at age 52.
- Roy Orbison
The legendary Roy Orbison, singer, songwriter, and musician, aka "The Caruso of Rock", passed on this day, 1988, at age 52.
#MusicHistory On this day 1968, The Rolling Stones released their 7th UK & 9th US album Beggars Banquet. The original cover for the album depicted graffiti on the wall of a dilapidated bathroom. It was rejected by the band's record company in favor of a plain sleeve that parodied a party invitation.
December 6, 2025 at 2:07 PM
#MusicHistory On this day 1968, The Rolling Stones released their 7th UK & 9th US album Beggars Banquet. The original cover for the album depicted graffiti on the wall of a dilapidated bathroom. It was rejected by the band's record company in favor of a plain sleeve that parodied a party invitation.
#FilmHistory On this day, 1995, the Michael Mann directed HEAT premiered at the Steven J. Ross Theater in Burbank, CA. Mann wrote the original script for Heat in 1979, basing it on Chicago police officer Chuck Adamson's pursuit of criminal Neil McCauley, after whom De Niro's character is named.
December 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
#FilmHistory On this day, 1995, the Michael Mann directed HEAT premiered at the Steven J. Ross Theater in Burbank, CA. Mann wrote the original script for Heat in 1979, basing it on Chicago police officer Chuck Adamson's pursuit of criminal Neil McCauley, after whom De Niro's character is named.
#MusicHistory On this day, 1994, The Stone Roses released their 2nd & final album, Second Coming, on Geffen Records. Three singles were released in the UK, "Love Spreads", "Ten Storey Love Song," & "Begging You". Album cover designed by lead guitarist John Squire. I think it's under appreciated.
December 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
#MusicHistory On this day, 1994, The Stone Roses released their 2nd & final album, Second Coming, on Geffen Records. Three singles were released in the UK, "Love Spreads", "Ten Storey Love Song," & "Begging You". Album cover designed by lead guitarist John Squire. I think it's under appreciated.
"We have braved many storms that we did not even see it grow. Tell me that life is even more beautiful when you have over 20 years." - Johnny Hallyday
The legendary "French Elvis", French rock-n-roll and pop singer, actor, & credited with bringing Rock to France, passed on this day, 2017 at 74.
The legendary "French Elvis", French rock-n-roll and pop singer, actor, & credited with bringing Rock to France, passed on this day, 2017 at 74.
December 5, 2025 at 4:52 PM
"We have braved many storms that we did not even see it grow. Tell me that life is even more beautiful when you have over 20 years." - Johnny Hallyday
The legendary "French Elvis", French rock-n-roll and pop singer, actor, & credited with bringing Rock to France, passed on this day, 2017 at 74.
The legendary "French Elvis", French rock-n-roll and pop singer, actor, & credited with bringing Rock to France, passed on this day, 2017 at 74.
"Jazz stands for freedom. It's supposed to be the voice of freedom: Get out there and improvise, and take chances, and don't be a perfectionist - leave that to the classical musicians."
- Dave Brubeck
The legendary Jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck passed on this day, 2012, at 91.
- Dave Brubeck
The legendary Jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck passed on this day, 2012, at 91.
December 5, 2025 at 4:43 PM
"Jazz stands for freedom. It's supposed to be the voice of freedom: Get out there and improvise, and take chances, and don't be a perfectionist - leave that to the classical musicians."
- Dave Brubeck
The legendary Jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck passed on this day, 2012, at 91.
- Dave Brubeck
The legendary Jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck passed on this day, 2012, at 91.
"Music, in even the most terrible situations, must never offend the ear but always remain a source of pleasure."
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
The legendary Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Classical period composer, passed on this day, 1791 at age 35 in Vienna, Austria.
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
The legendary Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Classical period composer, passed on this day, 1791 at age 35 in Vienna, Austria.
December 5, 2025 at 4:40 PM
"Music, in even the most terrible situations, must never offend the ear but always remain a source of pleasure."
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
The legendary Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Classical period composer, passed on this day, 1791 at age 35 in Vienna, Austria.
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
The legendary Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Classical period composer, passed on this day, 1791 at age 35 in Vienna, Austria.
#MusicHistory On this day in 1969, The Rolling Stones released one of their masterpieces Let It Bleed in the UK. It was released in the US on November 28th. Some of the band's most legendary songs came from this record: "You Can't Always Get What You Want", "Gimme Shelter" & "Midnight Rambler".
December 5, 2025 at 4:09 PM
#MusicHistory On this day in 1969, The Rolling Stones released one of their masterpieces Let It Bleed in the UK. It was released in the US on November 28th. Some of the band's most legendary songs came from this record: "You Can't Always Get What You Want", "Gimme Shelter" & "Midnight Rambler".
#MusicHistory On this day, 1981, Henry Rollins, Greg Ginn, Dez Cadena, Chuck Dukowski & Robo, better known as Black Flag released their debut album Damaged. The cover art, taken by punk photographer Ed Colver, features Rollins putting his fist through a mirror. An influential beast of a record!
December 5, 2025 at 3:12 PM
#MusicHistory On this day, 1981, Henry Rollins, Greg Ginn, Dez Cadena, Chuck Dukowski & Robo, better known as Black Flag released their debut album Damaged. The cover art, taken by punk photographer Ed Colver, features Rollins putting his fist through a mirror. An influential beast of a record!
The Salton Sea (2002)
December 4, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The Salton Sea (2002)
"You're in direct contact with the music by having the strings under your fingers. It's not mechanical like a piano."
- Tommy Bolin
The incredible Tommy Bolin, rock guitarist for Zephyr, The James Gang, Deep Purple & as a solo artist, passed on this day, 1976, at age 25. What a talent.
- Tommy Bolin
The incredible Tommy Bolin, rock guitarist for Zephyr, The James Gang, Deep Purple & as a solo artist, passed on this day, 1976, at age 25. What a talent.
December 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
"You're in direct contact with the music by having the strings under your fingers. It's not mechanical like a piano."
- Tommy Bolin
The incredible Tommy Bolin, rock guitarist for Zephyr, The James Gang, Deep Purple & as a solo artist, passed on this day, 1976, at age 25. What a talent.
- Tommy Bolin
The incredible Tommy Bolin, rock guitarist for Zephyr, The James Gang, Deep Purple & as a solo artist, passed on this day, 1976, at age 25. What a talent.
"Without music to decorate it, time is just a bunch of boring production deadlines or dates by which bills must be paid."
- Frank Zappa
The legendary & wild Frank Zappa, composer, songwriter, electric guitarist, conductor, actor, satirist, filmmaker & activist, passed on this day, 1993, at 52.
- Frank Zappa
The legendary & wild Frank Zappa, composer, songwriter, electric guitarist, conductor, actor, satirist, filmmaker & activist, passed on this day, 1993, at 52.
December 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
"Without music to decorate it, time is just a bunch of boring production deadlines or dates by which bills must be paid."
- Frank Zappa
The legendary & wild Frank Zappa, composer, songwriter, electric guitarist, conductor, actor, satirist, filmmaker & activist, passed on this day, 1993, at 52.
- Frank Zappa
The legendary & wild Frank Zappa, composer, songwriter, electric guitarist, conductor, actor, satirist, filmmaker & activist, passed on this day, 1993, at 52.