Happy Friday POU! It is probably the epitome of irony that the most historic, iconic performances of the National Anthem, are performances by African-Americans: Jimi Hendrix, Marvin Gaye and Whitney Houston. Jimi Hendrix, Woodstock 1969 “The moment when he played ‘The Star-Spangled Banner, kinda stopped everything.” - Henry Ditz, official photographer for … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: Historic Pop Culture Moments
Marvin Gaye
Sunday Afternoon Thread: Dynamic Duos Week
This week each day we'll feature the hits by some of the most dynamic singing duos in music history. First up, on this day of hearts, the legendary Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell! You're All I Need To Get By … [Read more...] about Sunday Afternoon Thread: Dynamic Duos Week
Friday Open Thread: Historic Pop Culture Moments
Happy Friday POU! It is probably the epitome of irony that the most historic, iconic performances of the National Anthem, are performances by African-Americans. Jimi Hendrix, Woodstock 1969 “The moment when he played ‘The Star-Spangled Banner, kinda stopped everything.” - Henry Ditz, official photographer for Woodstock Jimi Hendrix's unorthodox Woodstock … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: Historic Pop Culture Moments
Friday Open Thread: Marvin Gaye Week
Death and Legacy The resurgence in Marvin Gaye's career brought with it an increased reliance on cocaine. Finally, his personal demons forced him back to the U.S., where he moved in with his parents in an attempt to regain control of his life. Tragically, the return home only exacerbated his spiral into depression and he contemplated suicide on several occasions. … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: Marvin Gaye Week
Thursday Open Thread: Marvin Gaye Week
Europe and CBS Records Under pressure from the IRS, Gaye moved to London to record his 1981 release, In Our Lifetime, which concentrated on his philosophies of love, art, and death. In London, Gaye suffered from depression and continuing substance abuse issues. … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: Marvin Gaye Week