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London music
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Physical Graffiti' turns 50: How Led Zeppelin built a double-album masterpiece

Led Zeppelin's ambition for a double album culminated in 'Physical Graffiti,' despite internal band challenges and past critical setbacks.
fromNew York Post
3 days ago
NYC music

Exclusive | The truth behind Rolling Stones' famous NYC truck stunt 50 years ago: 'Complete shock'

The Rolling Stones held a surprise performance on a flatbed truck in NYC to announce their 1975 tour, defying press conference norms.
fromDesign You Trust - Design Daily Since 2007
1 month ago
Music production

Stunning Photos of KISS Pose for a Portrait Photo Session for the Cover of Their Self-Entitled First Album in 1974

Kiss's debut album marked the start of a bold rock journey characterized by their refusal to conform to industry standards.
London music
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Physical Graffiti' turns 50: How Led Zeppelin built a double-album masterpiece

Led Zeppelin's ambition for a double album culminated in 'Physical Graffiti,' despite internal band challenges and past critical setbacks.
fromNew York Post
3 days ago
NYC music

Exclusive | The truth behind Rolling Stones' famous NYC truck stunt 50 years ago: 'Complete shock'

The Rolling Stones held a surprise performance on a flatbed truck in NYC to announce their 1975 tour, defying press conference norms.
fromDesign You Trust - Design Daily Since 2007
1 month ago
Music production

Stunning Photos of KISS Pose for a Portrait Photo Session for the Cover of Their Self-Entitled First Album in 1974

Kiss's debut album marked the start of a bold rock journey characterized by their refusal to conform to industry standards.
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#cultural-history
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago
Music

Vietnam War: How protest music fueled a movement DW 04/29/2025

The Vietnam War's conclusion was significantly influenced by American protest music, reflecting domestic political pressure against the war.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
London music

Pink Floyd at Pompeii MCMLXXII review mesmerically peculiar portrait of band on cusp of greatness

Pink Floyd's 1971 performance in Pompeii, shown in a surreal, immersive documentary, is now available on IMAX screens, captivating fans anew.
Music
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Vietnam War: How protest music fueled a movement DW 04/29/2025

The Vietnam War's conclusion was significantly influenced by American protest music, reflecting domestic political pressure against the war.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Pink Floyd at Pompeii MCMLXXII review mesmerically peculiar portrait of band on cusp of greatness

Pink Floyd's 1971 performance in Pompeii, shown in a surreal, immersive documentary, is now available on IMAX screens, captivating fans anew.
more#cultural-history
Film
fromVulture
1 week ago

A24's Anthony Bourdain Biopic Casting Is Chef's Kiss

Dominic Sessa will portray a young Anthony Bourdain in the upcoming A24 biopic 'Tony', focusing on a pivotal moment in Bourdain's early life.
#music
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago
Music

Jeff Bridges' new album is a hazy glimpse of his musical adventures in the late 1970s

Jeff Bridges reminisces about his late '70s jam sessions, reflecting on their carefree creativity and the release of his new album 'Slow Magic'.
from48 hills
2 weeks ago
Film

Screen Grabs: Flashing back with John & Yoko, Neil Young, and Pink Floyd - 48 hills

Neil Young's 'Coastal' reflects his unique archival style but is ultimately seen as unnecessary for all but his most devoted fans.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago
Music

Jeff Bridges' new album is a hazy glimpse of his musical adventures in the late 1970s

Jeff Bridges reminisces about his late '70s jam sessions, reflecting on their carefree creativity and the release of his new album 'Slow Magic'.
from48 hills
2 weeks ago
Film

Screen Grabs: Flashing back with John & Yoko, Neil Young, and Pink Floyd - 48 hills

Neil Young's 'Coastal' reflects his unique archival style but is ultimately seen as unnecessary for all but his most devoted fans.
more#music
#true-crime
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago
SOMA, SF

California man named in 1976 Santa Cruz slaying

Richard Sommerhalder, previously linked to multiple murders in Santa Cruz, is now a suspect in the 1976 murder of Karen Percifield.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
Boston food

A mother of three left her Newton home to return some clothes. She was found dead in a vacant lot in Roxbury.

Ruth B. Pearson, a vibrant 61-year-old, was tragically murdered after a day out in Boston, highlighting the suddenness of violence in everyday life.
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago
SOMA, SF

California man named in 1976 Santa Cruz slaying

Richard Sommerhalder, previously linked to multiple murders in Santa Cruz, is now a suspect in the 1976 murder of Karen Percifield.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
Boston food

A mother of three left her Newton home to return some clothes. She was found dead in a vacant lot in Roxbury.

Ruth B. Pearson, a vibrant 61-year-old, was tragically murdered after a day out in Boston, highlighting the suddenness of violence in everyday life.
more#true-crime
#rock-music
NYC music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Wild, waspish and whip-smart, there are few rock stars as great as David Johansen

The New York Dolls' chaotic Paris debut highlights their outrageous behavior and the magnetic presence of frontman David Johansen.
NYC music
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Exclusive | Aerosmith's Steven Tyler wrote 'Walk This Way' after watching famous film 50 years ago - and 'drugs worked,' too: producer

Aerosmith's hit "Walk This Way" was inspired by a scene from 'Young Frankenstein' during a creative block while recording 'Toys in the Attic.'
NYC music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Wild, waspish and whip-smart, there are few rock stars as great as David Johansen

The New York Dolls' chaotic Paris debut highlights their outrageous behavior and the magnetic presence of frontman David Johansen.
NYC music
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Exclusive | Aerosmith's Steven Tyler wrote 'Walk This Way' after watching famous film 50 years ago - and 'drugs worked,' too: producer

Aerosmith's hit "Walk This Way" was inspired by a scene from 'Young Frankenstein' during a creative block while recording 'Toys in the Attic.'
more#rock-music
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago
US politics

Inside America's little-known 'hoax of the century'

The 'Report From Iron Mountain' argued that perpetual war is crucial for economic stability in modern societies.
London music
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 weeks ago

A window of freedom': When Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii' sneaked into Franco's Spain

Rodolfo Medina recalls attending the iconic Pink Floyd concert film at Pompeii in 1974, emphasizing its social impact during Spain's transformative era.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

14 Once-Popular Desserts From The 1970s - Tasting Table

The 1970s revolutionized American desserts, merging creativity and convenience, leading to extravagant and visually impressive dishes like Robert Redford cake.
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Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Sandalheimer: can Christopher Nolan restore the grandeur of ancient-world epics?

The sword-and-sandals genre saw a decline in popularity by the 1970s, replaced by modern themes and antiheroes.
fromVulture
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Netflix's Woman of the Hour Makes a Wild True Story Feel Dry and Academic

Anna Kendrick's directorial debut explores the grim realities of Hollywood through the story of an aspiring actress and a serial killer.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Sandalheimer: can Christopher Nolan restore the grandeur of ancient-world epics?

The sword-and-sandals genre saw a decline in popularity by the 1970s, replaced by modern themes and antiheroes.
fromVulture
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Netflix's Woman of the Hour Makes a Wild True Story Feel Dry and Academic

Anna Kendrick's directorial debut explores the grim realities of Hollywood through the story of an aspiring actress and a serial killer.
more#hollywood
#lgbtq-history
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
7 months ago
SF LGBT

Why Are All Gay Journalists Called Randy? - San Francisco Bay Times

The dynamics of friendship and rivalry influenced journalistic collaborations among LGBTQ+ reporters in late 1970s San Francisco.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Design

Between austerity and empathy': UK show celebrates late New York photographer Peter Hujar

The exhibition 'Eyes Open in the Dark' aims to highlight Peter Hujar's impactful but underrecognized photography of 1970s gay life in New York.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
7 months ago
SF LGBT

Why Are All Gay Journalists Called Randy? - San Francisco Bay Times

The dynamics of friendship and rivalry influenced journalistic collaborations among LGBTQ+ reporters in late 1970s San Francisco.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Design

Between austerity and empathy': UK show celebrates late New York photographer Peter Hujar

The exhibition 'Eyes Open in the Dark' aims to highlight Peter Hujar's impactful but underrecognized photography of 1970s gay life in New York.
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#pop-music
Music
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Richard Perry, Record Producer With a Golden Touch, Dies at 82

Richard Perry was a pivotal figure in 1970s and '80s pop music production, known for his clear, powerful sound and hit-making capabilities.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

Wayne Osmond, Singer and Guitarist With the Osmonds, Dies at 73

Wayne Osmond, member of the famous Osmond family singing group, died at 73 due to stroke complications, leaving behind a significant pop legacy.
Music
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Richard Perry, Record Producer With a Golden Touch, Dies at 82

Richard Perry was a pivotal figure in 1970s and '80s pop music production, known for his clear, powerful sound and hit-making capabilities.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

Wayne Osmond, Singer and Guitarist With the Osmonds, Dies at 73

Wayne Osmond, member of the famous Osmond family singing group, died at 73 due to stroke complications, leaving behind a significant pop legacy.
more#pop-music
fromwww.nytimes.com
45 years ago
Miscellaneous

AMTRAK ELIMINATES 6 PASSENGER ROUTES TOTALING 5,000 MILES (Published 1979)

Amtrak's board eliminated six routes, but retained key services like the Montrealer amid changing ridership influenced by gasoline shortages.
fromThe Ringer
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Definitive Yacht Rock Dictionary

Yacht rock is a retroactively defined genre, blending elements of rock, jazz, and R&B, creating confusion in its definition.
fromBustle
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Sequin Cat Eye, Cobalt Glitter Eyes, & 8 More "Disco Eye" Makeup Looks

Disco eyes, a retro makeup trend, are making a modern comeback with high-shine elements perfect for parties and festive occasions.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Paul McCartney and Wings: One Hand Clapping review restored rockumentary is pure pleasure

The restored documentary showcases Paul McCartney's vibrant creativity and mastery during the Wings era, highlighting his contributions to music history.
#music-production
fromThe New Yorker
7 months ago
Music

The Roots of the Tony-Winning "Stereophonic"

Ken Caillat navigated the chaos of Fleetwood Mac during the production of "Rumours," ultimately contributing to a legendary album that sold over forty-five million copies.
fromThe New Yorker
7 months ago
Music

The Roots of the Tony-Winning "Stereophonic"

Ken Caillat navigated the chaos of Fleetwood Mac during the production of "Rumours," ultimately contributing to a legendary album that sold over forty-five million copies.
more#music-production
fromCurbed
7 months ago
NYC real estate

How The Penguin's Production Designer Created Her Gotham

The Penguin reimagines Gotham through a 1970s lens, emphasizing a grounded, realistic portrayal of its socio-economic struggles.
fromSupercar Blondie
8 months ago
Cars

These images of a Dacia 1300 in NYC will never be repeated

The 1977 Dacia 1300's photoshoot in an empty New York vividly captures a unique moment in history during the 2020 pandemic.
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