“In this week’s episode, El watches the boys rehearse a scene from their play, while Joyce and Hopper butt heads over musical tastes.”
Joe Pesci Sings A Beatles Cover In 1968
As a teenager, a pre-Oscar winning actor, Joe Pesci was friends with singers Frankie Valli (who was nine years his senior) and Tommy DeVito (who was 15 years his senior), and in 1959, at age 16, he helped introduce them to singer and songwriter Bob Gaudio, which led to the formation of the band the Four Seasons. In the 1960s, Pesci began working as a barber, following in his mother’s footsteps. At the same time, he tried to start a musical career, playing guitar with several bands. In 1968, he released his debut album Little Joe Sure Can Sing! (billed as Joe Ritchie), on which he sang covers of contemporary pop hits.
One of The Monkees’ First Radio Promos For Their TV Series On KHJ Radio, Los Angeles, 1966
The Monkees were formed in Los Angeles in 1965 by Bob Rafelson and Bert Schneider for the American television series The Monkees, which aired from 1966 to 1968. That’s amazing, when you think about the short time they were originally around. The actor-musicians became, ironically, one of the most successful bands of the 1960s. The Monkees have sold more than 75 million records worldwide and had international hits, including “Last Train to Clarksville”, “Pleasant Valley Sunday”, “Daydream Believer”, and “I’m a Believer”. They are reported to have outsold the Beatles and The Rolling Stones combined in 1967.
Nirvana’s lead singer Kurt Cobain was a fan of the Monkees, and put their logo on the back of one of his early guitars. U2 was a big fan of the Monkees, and had Davy Jones come out during one of their concerts to sing “Daydream Believer.” R.E.M.’s lead singer Michael Stipe had once stated that they would not accept induction into the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame until the Monkees were inducted. (R.E.M. has since been inducted.)
So, let’s go back to one of their first radio promo to advance the TV show.
One of The Monkees’ First Radio Promos For Their TV Series On KHJ Radio, Los Angeles, 1966
The Monkees were formed in Los Angeles in 1965 by Bob Rafelson and Bert Schneider for the American television series The Monkees, which aired from 1966 to 1968. That’s amazing, when you think about the short time they were originally around. The actor-musicians became, ironically, one of the most successful bands of the 1960s. The Monkees have sold more than 75 million records worldwide and had international hits, including “Last Train to Clarksville”, “Pleasant Valley Sunday”, “Daydream Believer”, and “I’m a Believer”. They are reported to have outsold the Beatles and The Rolling Stones combined in 1967.
Nirvana’s lead singer Kurt Cobain was a fan of the Monkees, and put their logo on the back of one of his early guitars. U2 was a big fan of the Monkees, and had Davy Jones come out during one of their concerts to sing “Daydream Believer.” R.E.M.’s lead singer Michael Stipe had once stated that they would not accept induction into the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame until the Monkees were inducted. (R.E.M. has since been inducted.)
So, let’s go back to one of their first radio promo to advance the TV show.
That Time The Stone Roses Got Their Power Cut On Live TV In 1989
“Amateurs!”
On November 21, 1989, The Stone Roses’ latest single, the mammoth double-A side of Fool’s Gold and What The World Is Waiting For had been out a week, and leading the way of a new genre and place the music world was waiting for called Madchester. The band would be performing live on BBC 2’s The Late Show, and it seems the entire nation would be watching. As Ian Brown leads them into the first chorus, all the instruments drop out. The power was cut, leaving Late Show host Tracey MacLeod to go on air instead. Lead singer Ian Brown was not happy.
https://youtu.be/HDRz3H30NmY
That Time The Stone Roses Got Their Power Cut On Live TV In 1989
“Amateurs!”
On November 21, 1989, The Stone Roses’ latest single, the mammoth double-A side of Fool’s Gold and What The World Is Waiting For had been out a week, and leading the way of a new genre and place the music world was waiting for called Madchester. The band would be performing live on BBC 2’s The Late Show, and it seems the entire nation would be watching. As Ian Brown leads them into the first chorus, all the instruments drop out. The power was cut, leaving Late Show host Tracey MacLeod to go on air instead. Lead singer Ian Brown was not happy.
https://youtu.be/HDRz3H30NmY
Coach Explains Why His Star Player Missed The Game To Attend The Birth Of His Child
When Augusto Lima, Zalgiris Kaunas star center, didn’t play during his team’s semifinals match due to the birth of his daughter, the head coach, Sarunas Jasikevicius schooled a reporter on why it was important for him to not attend the game.
Here’s the transcript of the exchange:
Reporter: Coach, what do you think about Augusto Lima going away in the midst of a series to attend the birth of his child?
Jasikevicius: What do I think about it? I allowed him to go.
Reporter: But is it normal for a player to leave the team during the semifinals?
Jasikevicius: Do you have kids? When you have kids, youngster, you’ll understand. Because that’s the height of human experience. Wow, that’s a good question really. Do you think basketball is the most important thing in life?
Reporter: No, but a semifinal is important…
Jasikevicius: To whom is it important?
Reporter: The team.
Jasikevicius: Which one?
Reporter: Zalgiris.
Jasikevicius: Did you see the number of fans at the game? Important? When you see your first child, you will understand what the most important thing in life is. Because nothing can be more majestic in the world than the birth of a child. Not titles, not anything else. Augusto Lima is now in heaven, emotionally. I’m really happy for him.
Stranger Things Theme Played By Cellos
Cellists Nicholas Yee, Adam Caulfield, and Katherine Pernal perform a fiery and audacious medley of tunes from the Stranger Things soundtrack.
Stranger Things Theme Played By Cellos
Cellists Nicholas Yee, Adam Caulfield, and Katherine Pernal perform a fiery and audacious medley of tunes from the Stranger Things soundtrack.