Category Archives: Fun Facts

David Bowie controversy is just the latest in a storied history of music video bans. Here are 10 more

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Eric

From Rolling Stone: When YouTube banned David Bowie’s music video for “The Next Day,” it seemed ironic, since the site is normally the best place to see once-banned videos. But YouTube says it’s cool with Bowie now – that banning his racy, bloody, religious-themed … Continue reading →

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Today in 1983, Michael Jackson’s famous moonwalk was seen by the public for the first time as he performed “Billie Jean” on the Motown 25 anniversary special on NBC

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Eric

Michael Jackson reunited with his brothers to perform a medley of their hits “I Want You Back,” The Love You Save,” “Never Can Say Goodbye,” and “I’ll Be There.” Brother Randy joined the group for the medley. (When Jermaine left … Continue reading →

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IFPI’s Recording Industry in Numbers 2013

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Eric

The rise of music subscription services and the promising growth of emerging markets are among key highlights of IFPI’s Recording Industry in Numbers 2013, the essential statistical analysis of the recorded music market worldwide. Published today by IFPI, The Recording … Continue reading →

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Listen to BBC Radio’s The John Bonham Story hosted by Dave Grohl

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Eric
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Happy Birthday to Fred Astaire! 10 fun facts about the legend

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Eric

Astaire is buried at Oakwood Memorial Park, Chatsworth, California, USA, the same cemetery where long-time dancing partner, Ginger Rogers, is located. The evaluation of Astaire’s first screen test: “Can’t act. Can’t sing. Balding. Can dance a little.” Astaire disguised his … Continue reading →

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Dialup out, broadband in. It doesn’t get more clear than this.

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Eric

From Splatf: At the end of March, almost 2.7 million people still subscribed to AOL service, the company reported this morning. That’s about where Netflix stood at the end of 2004. Since then, Netflix’s subscriber base has grown — 29 … Continue reading →

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Today in 1992, Bruce Springsteen made his network TV debut, performing three songs on “Saturday Night Live.”

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Eric

On this day in 1992, Bruce Springsteen made his network TV debut, performing three songs on “Saturday Night Live.” He was promoting his two recently-released albums, “Lucky Town” and “Human Touch,” which were not selling as well as had been … Continue reading →

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Today in 1965, Bob Dylan filmed one of the first music videos, Subterranean Homesick Blues. INXS were watching.

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Eric

On this day in 1965, the filming of the promotional film for Bob Dylan’s ‘Subterranean Homesick Blues’ took place at the side of the Savoy Hotel in London. Actors in the background were Allen Ginsberg and Bob Neuwirth. This became … Continue reading →

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15 Vintage Celebrity Passports

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Eric

From Mental Floss: The jet-setting celebrity lifestyle seems so glamorous: wake up in New York one morning, fly out to London that night, and sign autographs all along the way. It’s a nice fantasy, but being famous doesn’t get you … Continue reading →

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30 years ago this week, with ‘Hand In Glove’, how The Smiths transformed British pop culture

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Eric

From The Daily Mail: Three decades ago the Smiths released their debut single Hand In Glove (May 13, 1983). It was the opening salvo in an incredible torrent of music that, over the next four years, would transform British pop … Continue reading →

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