The Sex Pistols have re-issued their “God Save the Queen” single to celebrate the song’s 35th anniversary. A limited-edition 7″ picture disc has been made available to commemorate the original which released on May 27, 1977. Read about the release … Continue reading
Category Archives: 70s Celebrities
Unfortunately, we have another passing to report; Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees has died today of colorectal cancer, aged 62. Brother, Maurice, passed away in 2003. You can read more about Robin Gibb’s illustrious life and early passing at … Continue reading
Donna Summer, queen of 1970s disco and 80s pop, has died at age 63. The Guardian are reporting that the five-time Grammy award winner passed away on Thursday from cancer. Summer’s biggest 70s hits included “I Feel Love”, “Last Dance”, … Continue reading
A member of 1970s disco party band the Village People has won a “landmark legal case” regarding his right to reclaim partial ownership and improved royalties for many of the band’s hit songs. Victor Willis, perhaps better known as the … Continue reading
On this lazy Sunday afternoon let us allow our frazzled minds to wander back and reminisce about a 1970s childhood hero, Evel Knievel. Motorcycle daredevil and showman, Knievel made many death-defying jumps in the 1960s and 70s and became such … Continue reading
Sad news alert: Star Wars concept artist Ralph McQuarrie, the man behind the designs for Darth Vader, Chewbacca, R2-D2 and C-3PO, died March 3rd at the age of 82. McQuarrie was a true talent and created many iconic sci fi … Continue reading