#icons presley smith

[elvisbooty76]

[hooked-on-elvis]

This is a song originally written and composed by Kris Kristofferson and released on his 1970 album "Kristofferson" on June that year. Not much later after it, in November 1970, the female country singer Sammi Smith turned it into a hit, releasing her version of the country ballad in 1970 - by which she won a Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Performance (Female). Since then many great artists such as Johnny Cash,  Loretta Lynn, Jerry Lee Lewis, Tina Turner, Olivia Newton-John, Mariah Carey and many others gave their own renditions to this emotional ballad.

Elvis Presley released his version of "Help Me Make It Through the Night" in 1972 on his album "Elvis Now". ♥

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Sammi Smith's version (live):

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[astroartsya]

Beauty placements in Astrology🌸💄 Part 1

(I am mostly talking about physical beauty in face and body but attractive/seductive placement are completely different topic) These are just the basic common ones.

🌠Neptune, Venus or Moon aspecting ascendant or in the first house. -

Neptune =Their aura is intresting and different. They can be like mirrors to other people and are idolized easily. People with this placement can be invisible if they want to but suddenly have everyone staring at them. They can be bit cartoonish. This can be difficult placement but it can give so much creativity and miracles to a person.

Looks: Can have looks that people deem as iconic. You can see their faces at peoples houses , public places and in paintings and in clothes. Unique but classic at the same time. They look dazzling in photos.

Archetype: Siren that lures you with gentle lullaby and turns into a monster. No one can resist the urge that they bring up.

Celebrity examples-->

//Neptune in the first house/ Conjunct//: Marilyn Monroe, Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Ariana Grande, Scarlett Johansson, Nicole Kidman, Eminem, Tom Cruise, Chris Evans, Paris Hilton, Paul Mcartney, Paris Hilton, Bradley Cooper.

//Neptune opposite ascendant//: Audrey hepburn, Halle Berry, Adele, Lady Gaga, Christina Hendricks, Amy Adams, Jared Leto.

//Neptune trine ascendant//: Jim Morrison, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Heath Ledger, Jessica Alba, George Clooney, Cindy Crawford, Julia Roberts, Sophia Loren.

//Neptune square ascendant//: Elvis Presley, Britney Spears, Johnny Depp, Elizabeth Taylor, Rihanna, Dua Lipa, Jimi Hendrix, Birgitte Bardot, Ryan Gosling.

//Neptune sextile ascendant//: Madonna, Beyonce, Leonardo Dicaprio, Keanu Reeves, Kurt Cobain, Monica Bellucci, Christina Aguilera, Sharon Stone, Grace Kelly, Aaliyah, Khloe Kardashian.

They are magical, mysterious and etherial.

🎇 Venus= They are just gorgeous and have such a balanced body and face. People enjoy their company and they can become popular easily. Good placement in every aspect but vanity can occur so it's good to have something where to use that visual/artistic gift even as just a hobby.

Looks: They are very aesthetic and are often used as wallpapers for that reason.

Archetype: Aphrodite who bring pleasure and beauty that you can't get enough of. The senses are overwhelmed and lured you in.

Celebrity examples--->

//Venus in first house/ Conjunct ascendant//: Angelica Jolie, Beyonce, Rihanna, Shakira,Bella Hadid, Charlize Theron, Anna Nicole Smith, George Clooney, Selena Gomez, Katy Perry, Cameron Diaz, Zayn Malik, Elizabet II, Audrey Hepburn, Kourtney Kardashian, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Blake Lively, Vanessa Paradis, Jude Law, Doja Cat.

//Venus opposite ascendant//: Kurt Cobain, Lana Del Rey, Prince, Marlond Brando, Russel Brand, Cindy Crawford, Muhammad Ali, Tyra Banks, Ru Paul, Willow Smith.

//Venus trine ascendant//: Ariana Grande, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Bieber, Britney Spears, Natalie Portman, Jennifer Lawrence,John F Kennedy, Elizabeth Taylor, Kate Winslet, Sophia Loren, Meghan thee Stallion.

//Venus square ascendant//: Kim Kardashian, Billie Eilish, Gia Carangi, Birgitte Bardot, Christina Aguilera, Mila Kunis, Uma Thurman, Richard Gere.

//Venus sextile ascendant//: Lady Gaga, Pamela Anderson, Paris Hilton, Audrey Hepburn, Zac Efron, Dua Lipa, Kim Basinger, Amy Adams, Madison Beer.

Beautiful, stylish, symmetrical, sensual, artistic .

🌌Moon= Can reflect other peoples emotions and be very sensitive/emphatetic. Children and animals are drawn to these people. Just so adorable. Their style/makeup can be expression of their feelings.

Archetype: Nyx that in the dark evening shines mysteriously and brings nostalgia upon you and holds you dearly . You can be completely vulnerable you feel like a child again.

Celebrity examples--->

||Moon in 1st house/ Conjunct ascendant||: Madonna, Michael Jackson, Leonardo Dicaprio, Katy Perry, Whitney Houston, Audrey Hepburn, Bella Hadid, Aishwarya Rai, Anna Nicole Smith, Rihanna, Scarlett Johansson,George Harrsion

||Moon opposite ascendant||: Marilyn Monroe, Miley Cyrus, Birgitte Bardot, Jessica Alba , Gven Stefani, Liv Tyler, Uma Thurman, David Bowie, Muhammad Ali, Adele.

||Moon trine ascendant||: Kanye West, Kristen Stewart, Justin Timberlake, Paris Hilton, Sandra Bullock, Khloe Kardashian, Zac Efron, Vanessa Paradis, David Beckham.

||Moon square ascendant||: Lana Del Rey , Heath Ledger, Tom Cruise, Sharon Stone, Emma Watson, Zendaya, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jim Morrison, Michelle Pfeiffer, Winona Ryder

||Moon sextile ascendant||: Robert Pattinson, Keanu Reeves,Jennifer Aniston, Kylie Jenner, Cameron Diaz, Ryan Gosling, Pamela Anderson, Kourtney Kardashian, Russel Brand, Rita Hayworth.

Feminine, soft, innocent, approachable, artistic.

[eternal-love]

Austin and Me

“Elvis-mania”

“Wife to the ‘king’. Icon to the world. Destined for more.”

Summary: At 18 years old, she fell in love with Austin, at 20 years old, she became his wife, by 22, she was his doll. In which Cynthia’s life changed drastically after falling head over heels with a man that promised her the moon and the stars. She takes us down the memory lane of what could’ve been— the perfect marriage.

Inspired by the book: Elvis and Me by Priscilla Presley.

I do not condemn any of the portrayals I decide to do about certain people, it’s just fanfiction. And it would be divided in parts.

English isn’t my first language so I’m trying my best!

Warning: mentions of COVID-19

MASTERLIST

COVID-19 took the world by storm and what was meant to just be some months in Australia became almost a year. Austin took this to his advantage to get more into the Elvis role, I supported him with any research he needed and with his weight gain, his accent. At first it was really enjoyable, I mean, dancing and singing to Elvis’ songs in the middle of the night, watching his movies and performances, watching Austin trying to recreate them. But then it started to get more serious, he started to go method.

I wasn’t a fan of method acting, I’ve never tried it before but I did have some co-stars that did it and it was like hell on earth, I’d like to think that he was going for a Marlon Brando route but it was starting to feel like Jared Leto when he played the Joker.

“Sit still!” I laughed as he didn’t stop moving around while I placed the hair dye on his brownish hair, he wasn’t a natural dark-haired man, as a boy his hair was this beautiful blonde.

“It smells disgusting, God, how I miss your hairdresser.” He said with a chuckle, his voice was a little thicker, a bit of a southern drawl to it.

“See? and you called me ridiculous whenever I went with her. I don’t know what she uses but it smells delicious.” I had my hairdresser back in California, she did my more trickier hairstyles, like the beehive ponytail and she did dye Austin’s hair black a couple of times before.

“Or maybe we were just high from all the chemicals, who knows?” He laughed again, yeah, maybe we did not ventilate well enough right now, I moved towards the window and opened it, not remembering that my gloves were pretty much still with hair dye, I stained that whole window up. To this day I still remember how much the landlord charged us for that one. After 30 minutes, we both kneeled beside the bathtub, I started rinsing his hair.

“Baby, you gonna drown me or something!” He said to me, if the water wasn’t too cold then it was too hot, or I was too aggressive with the rinsing.

“Then so be it!” I said to him, shampooing his hair.

Afterwards I even dried it and styled it, he saw himself in the mirror again, he finally had jet black hair again after months of just having this weird combination between black and blondish hair.

“I don’t know— I feel a little silly. Like an impersonator.” He had a grimace as he moved his hair side to side.

“You look really good. I promise.” I smiled at him and then kissed his cheek. “You can do this. Now let’s watch Viva Las Vegas for the fifth time, I’m finally getting the Ann-Margret dance.”

We did our research and everything, we knew little facts about Elvis, he liked knowing about Priscilla, I loved Priscilla. Austin found out this really interesting fact about Elvis and Priscilla’s bedroom time. As we were in bed, trying to spice things up.

“Wait, baby. We oughta try something new.” He said as he pulled away and got up from bed, he rummaged through a box of cameras we had, disposable ones, vintage ones, instants. He bought out an instax camera, with its film. “So— I read that Elvis and Priscilla did this and I wanted to try it out.”

“I’m up for it.” I smiled as I took off my nightgown coverup.

We started taking Polaroids, he made me pose, I was his model for the night. He grabbed my chin tenderly and moved it to the right direction, he got on top of me taking picture after picture. We even tried dress up, him as a policeman and doctor, I was a secretary, a maid, a teacher, we tried everything in the book.

He’d get in between my legs, kissing me all over, taking Polaroids while he was at it, taking Polaroids while I was at it, going down on him.

It was magical but it did make me feel ashamed whenever I looked at my purchase history and saw all the Polaroid films I bought during this time. We spent hundred of dollars in just the films for the instax.

I had a really good time with Austin but it didn’t really last long, until he submerged himself totally on Elvis. At first it was the voice and then it was the food, then it was his behavior. I couldn’t even remember the last time he slept with me. All I heard was Elvis, Elvis, Elvis— and not in the good way. Look, I understood him and everything but it was making me go nuts, I’m a big Elvis fan but he was just going bonkers. I lost count on how many books he read or how many hour he spent looking at Elvis stuff, he barely even spent time with Lori. I wanted to die whenever he called me ‘woman’ or ‘satnin’.

There were many times when he basically shut himself out, in the bedroom or the beach, it was like he was trying to torture me nonstop. I felt so useless because I wasn’t able to help him either. Whenever I did try to help him, he’d yell at me.

“Baby, please— you need to sleep.” I knocked on the office door, he had been there all day.

“Don’t bother me, woman.” He said sternly, I, being the stubborn I was, tried to get him out of there.

“Baby— you don’t need to indulge so much in Elvis. You should really come to sleep.” I knocked on the door once again, all I heard was silence afterwards but then the door opened aggressively.

“Are ya deaf or something?! Woman, I don’t want to hear another mouth comin’ out of your damn mouth. Ya hear me?” He said very aggressively, even he was taken aback. “Baby, you gotta let me do my damn job, so go to sleep, I’ll catch up to you later.” He dismissed me with his hand.

The king sized bed felt really empty without him there, cuddling me, kissing my head or forehead, we barely even slept on the same bed so in those cases, I’d bring Lori with me and hug her all night. I woke up to every sudden movement, thinking it was Austin but it was just my imagination playing cruel tricks on me. And whenever we did have alone time in bed, I tried wearing my cutest nightgowns, I even wore perfume to bed, Miss Dior, I adored that scent and so did Austin. God, I even wore my makeup to bed!

“Hey.” I whispered while I got in bed besides him, his back leaning against the headboard as he read Train to Memphis, I started kissing his neck softly, rubbing his bicep.

“Calm down, satnin.” He said, not taking his eyes off the book. “Ya know I’m trying to pay attention to this.” He kept on reading and reading in silence until he finally spoke up. “There a thousand women who would actually care to help and listen to me while I do my damn job. You gonna sit and listen or not?”

I stopped, I laid back and stared at him, storms in my eyes. I was trying everything to keep him looking at me yet nothing worked.

“But-“

“But nothing, woman.” He said, there was silence again, he kept on reading and mumbling the words. I sat up on the bed, hugging my knees very subtly.

“I can’t stand it! It’s driving me crazy! I don’t want to hear you anymore!” I yelled out in frustration, I even closed my eyes.

“I see a mad woman.” He said on that pretentious mumble.

“No. A woman with needs that needs to be desired. You can have your Elvis books and me too.”

He looked at me and without even saying anything, she went back to reading his book, leaving me feeling humiliated.

I’ve been dying to write this part— be prepared to see our Cynthia suffer.

[metalcultbrigade]

45 years ago today 👉 This iconic photo used on the London Calling album cover was taken on September 20, 1979 at the Palladium in New York City by photographer Pennie Smith.

Paul Simonon explained that he smashed the bass out of frustration when he found out that the bouncers were not allowing the audience members to stand up out of their seats: "I wasn't taking it out on the bass guitar, 'cause there ain't anything wrong with it", Simonon said.

The photographer, Pennie Smith, originally didn't want the photo to be used. She thought it was too out of focus, but Joe Strummer and graphic designer Ray Lowry thought it would make a good album cover.

The artwork was designed by Lowry and was an homage to the design of Elvis Presley's self-titled debut album from 1956, with pink letters down the left side and green text across the bottom.

📷 Pennie Smith

[jeante13]

get to know me <33

♡ my name is Jeanté

♡ music taste: lana del rey, taylor swift, the cure, abba, buck-tick, the smiths, the beatles & elvis presley

♡ fav films: edward scissorhands, girl interrupted, the aristocats, sabrina (1954), marie antoinette & buffalo '66

♡ fav series: friends, gilmore girls, queen's gambit & gossip girl

♡ my icons: audrey hepburn, priscilla presley, catherine deneuve, jane birkin & pattie boyd

♡ things i love: 60s fashion, vintage items, russian literature, poetry, tim burton films & coffee

[louisupdates]

FITFWT23: OUTRO SONGS

NORTH AMERICA

26 May - Mohegan Sun Arena, UNCASVILLE CT: The Best, by Tina Turner

27 May - Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion, GUILFORD NH: This Charming Man, by The Smiths

29 May - Place Bell, LAVAL QC: Downtown, by Petula Clark

30 May - Budweiser Stage, TORONTO ON: Summer of 69, by Bryan Adams

1 Jun - Blossom Music Center, CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH: Bittersweet Symphony, by Verve

2 Jun - Michigan Lottery Amphitheater, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI: Chasing Rainbows, by Shed Seven

3 Jun - The Icon Festival Stage, CINCINNATI: All These Things That I’ve Done, by The Killers

6 Jun - Kemba Live! Outdoor, COLUMBUS OH: The One I Love, by REM

7 Jun - TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park, INDIANAPOLIS: Love Will Tear Us Apart, by Joy Division

9 Jun - Saint Louis Music Park, SAINT LOUIS: Johnny B. Goode, by Chuck Berry

10 Jun - Starlight Theatre, KANSAS CITY MO: Moondance, by Van Morrison

13 Jun - BMO Pavilion, MILWAUKEE: I Can See Clearly Now, by Johnny Nash

15 Jun - Huntington Bank Pavilion, CHICAGO: September, by Earth, Wind, and Fire

16 Jun - The Armory, MINNEAPOLIS: Nothing Compares 2 U, by Sinéad O’Connor

17 Jun - Harrah’s Stir Cove, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA: Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've?) by Buzzcocks

19 Jun - Denny Sanford Premiere Center, SIOUX FALLS, SD: American Pie, by Don McLean

21 Jun - Red Rocks Amphitheatre, MORRISON, CO 😪

24 Jun - Wamu Theater, SEATTLE: There Is A Light That Never Goes Out, by The Smiths

26 Jun - Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Center, VANCOUVER BC: King Of Pain, by The Police

27 Jun - Mcmenamins Edgefield Concerts, TROUTDALE OR: Always On My Mind, by Elvis Presley

29 Jun - The Greek Theatre, BERKELEY CA: Never Tear Us Apart, by INXS

30 Jun - The Hollywood Bowl, LOS ANGELES: California Love by 2Pac ft Dr. Dre & Roger Troutman

1 Jul - The Chelsea at the Cosmopolitan, LAS VEGAS: Human, by The Killers

3 Jul - Arizona Financial Theatre, PHOENIX: Liberator, by Spear of Destiny

6 Jul - The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, IRVING TX: Hello, I Love You, by The Doors

7 Jul - Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park, AUSTIN TX: Teenage Dirtbag, by Wheatus

8 Jul - The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, THE WOODLANDS TX: Walking On The Moon, by The Police

11 Jul - St. Augustine Amphitheatre, ST. AUGUSTINE FL: Every Breath You Take, by The Police

13 Jul - Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, HOLLYWOOD FL: Your Song, by Elton John

14 Jul - Yuengling Center, TAMPA FL: Hit Me With Your Best Shot, by Pat Benatar

15 Jul - Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park, ATLANTA: You Can’t Always Get What You Want, by The Rolling Stones

18 Jul - Ascend Amphitheater, NASHVILLE: Hold Back The Rain, by Duran Duran

19 Jul - Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre, CHARLOTTE NC: Perfect Day, by Lou Reed

21 Jul - Red Hat Amphitheater, RALEIGH NC: Moondance, by Van Morrison

22 Jul - Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia MD: Easy, by The Commodores

24 Jul - MGM Music Hall at Fenway, BOSTON: More Than A Feeling, by Boston

25 Jul - MGM Music Hall at Fenway, BOSTON: Here Comes Your Man, by The Pixies

27 Jul - TD Pavilion at the Mann, PHILADELPHIA: Nothing Compares 2 U, by Sinead O’Connor

28 Jul - Stone Pony Summer Stage, ASBURY PARK NJ: Dancing In The Dark, by Bruce Springsteen

29 Jul - Forrest Hills Stadium, NEW YORK: We Are The Champions, by Queen

Away From Home Festival 2023

19 Aug - Parco BussolaDomani, Lido di Camaiore: We Are The Champions, by Queen

EUROPE

29 Aug - Barclays Arena, HAMBURG: Love Will Tear Us Apart, by Joy Division

31 Aug - Royal Arena, COPENHAGEN: Under Pressure, by Queen and David Bowie

1 Sep - Spektrum, OSLO: Wake Me Up When September Ends, by Green Day

2 Sep - Hovet, STOCKHOLM: Seven Nation Army, by White Stripes

4 Sep - Ice Hall, HELSINKI: Always On My Mind, by Elvis

5 Sep - Saku Arena, TAILLINN: All Star, by Smash Mouth

7 Sep - Arena Riga, RIGA: Thuderstruck, by AC/DC

8 Sep - Zalgiris Arena, KAUNAS: Can’t Help Falling In Love, by Elvis [Zouis this day]

10 Sep - Tauron Arena, KRAKOW: Lust For Life, by Iggy Pop

11 Sep - Atlas Arena, ŁÓDŹ: Blitzkreig Bop, by the Ramones

13 Sep - Wiener Stadhalle D, VIENNA: Supersonic, by Oasis

14 Sep - Stozice Arena, LJUBLJANA: Smile Like You Meant It, by The Killers

15 Sep - Budapest Arena, BUDAPEST: Helicopter, by Bloc Party

17 Sep - Arenele Romane, BUCHAREST: My Hero, by Foo Fighters

18 Sep - Arena Armeets, SOFIA: Bombtrack, by Rage Against The Machine

20 Sep - Petras Theater, ATHENS: Go With The Flow, by Queens of the Stone Age

1 Oct - Bilbao Arena Miribilla, BILBAO (VIZCAYA): Where Is My Mind, by The Pixies

3 Oct - Altice Arena, LISBON: Farewell To The Fairground, by White Lies

5 Oct - Wizink Center, MADRID: Munich, by Editors

6 Oct - Palau Sant Jordi, BARCELONA: One Armed Scissor, by At the Drive-In

8 Oct - Pala Alpitur, TURIN: Are You Gonna Go My Way, by Lenny Kravitz

9 Oct - Unipol Arena, BOLOGNA: Helicopter, by Bloc Party

11 Oct - Rockhal, ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE: Where Is My Mind, by The Pixies

12 Oct - Sportspaleis, ANTWERP: My God Is The Sun, by Queens Of The Stone Age [very self-aware choice]

14 Oct - Accor Arena, PARIS : Bubbles, by Biffy Clyro

15 Oct - Ziggo Dome, AMSTERDAM: Song 2, by Blur

17 Oct - Lanxess Arena, COLOGNE: Can't Stand Me Now, by The Libertines

19 Oct - O2 Arena, PRAGUE: Are You Gonna Be My Girl, by Jet

20 Oct - Mercedes Benz Arena, BERLIN: Friday I’m In Love, by The Cure

22 Oct - Olympiahalle, MUNICH: Praise You, by Fatboy Slim

23 Oct - Hallenstadion, ZURICH: Last Nite, by The Strokes

8 Nov - 3Arena, DUBLIN: These Are The Days, by Inhaler

10 Nov - Utilita Arena, SHEFFIELD: Mr. Brightside, by The Killers

11 Nov - AO Arena, MANCHESTER: This Charming Man, by The Smiths

12 Nov - Ovo Hydro, GLASGOW: Gloria, by The Snuts

14 Nov - Brighton Center, BRIGHTON: I Wanna Be Sedated, by Ramones

15 Nov - International Arena, CARDIFF: 20th Century Boy, by T-Rex

17 Nov - The O2, LONDON: Can’t Stand Me Now, by The Libertines

18 Nov - Resorts World Arena, BIRMINGHAM: Till The End Of The Road, by Boyz II Men

You can also find the list at this Twitter account: ltwtoutros.

[presleypictures]

Elvis photographed with Barbara Gray (and cousin Junior Smith) in Richmond, VA – June 30, 1956.

In June of 1956, Barbara's friends convinced her to call Elvis in his hotel room at the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston where Elvis had just performed in South Carolina for 4,000 screaming fans.

“I didn't really know him or what he was about. The operator answered and I just asked for Elvis Presley's room,” said Barbara.

Barbara said the 21 year old singer chatted with her for at least an hour. Being curious, Elvis invited Barbara to his next concert in Virginia.

Two days later the pair met at the diner at the Hotel Jefferson. “He just reached out and hugged me; I didn't know what to say, it was like I was numb,”

Barbara and Elvis flirted over lunch hours before his two shows at The Mosque. At the Mosque Theater Barbara said Elvis took her out to the hallway just a few feet from the stage where thousands of his fans were waiting.

Elvis was quick to move into canoodle as Barbara playfully rejected him. “Right off the bat, he started to embrace me and hug me and said “Kiss me”. I said no but he was just quick enough to lean forward and stick his tongue out and that's how quick the moment happened,” said Barbara. “At least he got a kiss of some kind,”

The moment was captured by Alfred Wertheimer and critics call it one of the most iconic and erotic photographs in American history.

[pocketfulofelviss]

“A few early engagements threatened to bring trouble. ‘Don’t bring those black girls,’ a building manager warned Elvis. ‘If they don’t come, I don’t come,’ Elvis replied. We all went, and no one ever tried that again. During a date in Mississippi, every time the Sweet Inspirations or the Stamps Gospel Quartet — who were white — stepped forward to sing their parts, people in the stands threw pennies. Elvis was incensed at what he interpreted as a flagrant display of racism. After the show, he called all the women to his room. ‘We’re flying out of here to Memphis ‘cause these people are rude,’ Elvis said. ‘No way,’ Myrna [Smith] objected. They were scheduled to do another show. ‘Elvis, the reason they were throwing pennies was not that we’re black but that every time we stepped forward, they couldn’t see you.’ Myrna was right. We stayed and Elvis had the stage set differently for the next show.” (Esposito & Oumano, 1994: 154) * #elvispresley #presley #theking #graceland #elvis #smile #love #idol #music #iconic #vintage #style #classy #vintagefashion #kingofmusic #rockandroll #sideburns #blessedsoul #rip #elvisthepelvis #memphis #tupelo #soldier #elvislegacy #epe https://www.instagram.com/p/CpZy5pmLuyV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[elvisbooty76]

[cyarsk52-20]

Here Are All the Winners From the 2023 Oscars: Complete List

The 95th annual Academy Awards are hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.

The 95th Academy Awards take place on Sunday (March 12) at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and air live on ABC, with Jimmy Kimmel returning as Oscars host for the third time. 

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Everything Everywhere All At Once, which earned 11 nods, is the most-nominated film this year. One of those 11 nominations is for best original song (David Byrne, Ryan Lott and Mitski’s “This Is A Life”). They’re competing against Lady Gaga and BloodPop for “Hold My Hand” (Top Gun: Maverick), Tems, Rihanna, Ryan Coogler and Ludwig Goransson for “Lift Me Up (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever), Diane Warren for “Applause” (Tell It Like a Woman) and M.M. Keeravaani and Chandrabose for “Naatu Naatu” (RRR). This is Warren’s 14th nomination, with no wins so far. Gaga previously won this category for co-writing “Shallow” from A Star Is Born. 

Baz Luhrmann’s biopic on 20thcentury icon Elvis Presley, Elvis, was nominated for eight Oscars, including best picture; it also earned a best actor nomination for Austin Butler, who portrayed the King of Rock & Roll.

Check out the complete winners list below, updating live throughout the show. 

Best Actress in a Supporting Role

Angela Bassett in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” Hong Chau in “The Whale” Kerry Condon in “The Banshees of Inisherin” Jamie Lee Curtis in “Everything Everywhere All at Once” — WINNER Stephanie Hsu in “Everything Everywhere All at Once”

Best Costume Design

“Babylon” Mary Zophres “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” Ruth Carter — WINNER “Elvis” Catherine Martin “Everything Everywhere All at Once” Shirley Kurata “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris” Jenny Beavan

Best Sound

“All Quiet on the Western Front” Viktor Prášil, Frank Kruse, Markus Stemler, Lars Ginzel and Stefan Korte “Avatar: The Way of Water” Julian Howarth, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Dick Bernstein, Christopher Boyes, Gary Summers and Michael Hedges “The Batman” Stuart Wilson, William Files, Douglas Murray and Andy Nelson “Elvis” David Lee, Wayne Pashley, Andy Nelson and Michael Keller “Top Gun: Maverick” Mark Weingarten, James H. Mather, Al Nelson, Chris Burdon and Mark Taylor — WINNER

Best Original Score

“All Quiet on the Western Front” Volker Bertelmann — WINNER “Babylon” Justin Hurwitz “The Banshees of Inisherin” Carter Burwell “Everything Everywhere All at Once” Son Lux “The Fabelmans” John Williams

Best Adapted Screenplay

“All Quiet on the Western Front” Screenplay by Edward Berger, Lesley Paterson & Ian Stokell “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” Written by Rian Johnson “Living” Written by Kazuo Ishiguro “Top Gun: Maverick” Screenplay by Ehren Kruger and Eric Warren Singer and Christopher McQuarrie; Story by Peter Craig and Justin Marks “Women Talking” Screenplay by Sarah Polley — WINNER

Best Original Screenplay

“The Banshees of Inisherin” Written by Martin McDonagh “Everything Everywhere All at Once” Written by Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert — WINNER “The Fabelmans” Written by Steven Spielberg & Tony Kushner “Tár” Written by Todd Field “Triangle of Sadness” Written by Ruben Östlund

Best Live-Action Short Film

“An Irish Goodbye” Tom Berkeley and Ross White — WINNER “Ivalu” Anders Walter and Rebecca Pruzan “Le Pupille” Alice Rohrwacher and Alfonso Cuarón “Night Ride” Eirik Tveiten and Gaute Lid Larssen “The Red Suitcase” Cyrus Neshvad

Best Animated Short Film

“The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse” Charlie Mackesy and Matthew Freud — WINNER “The Flying Sailor” Amanda Forbis and Wendy Tilby “Ice Merchants” João Gonzalez and Bruno Caetano “My Year of Dicks” Sara Gunnarsdóttir and Pamela Ribon “An Ostrich Told Me the World Is Fake and I Think I Believe It” Lachlan Pendragon

Best Actor in a Supporting Role

Brendan Gleeson in “The Banshees of Inisherin” Brian Tyree Henry in “Causeway” Judd Hirsch in “The Fabelmans” Barry Keoghan in “The Banshees of Inisherin” Ke Huy Quan in “Everything Everywhere All at Once” — WINNER

Best Animated Film

“Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” Guillermo del Toro, Mark Gustafson, Gary Ungar and Alex Bulkley — WINNER “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On” Dean Fleischer Camp, Elisabeth Holm, Andrew Goldman, Caroline Kaplan and Paul Mezey “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” Joel Crawford and Mark Swift “The Sea Beast” Chris Williams and Jed Schlanger “Turning Red” Domee Shi and Lindsey Collins

Best Original Song

“Applause” from “Tell It like a Woman”; Music and Lyric by Diane Warren “Hold My Hand” from “Top Gun: Maverick”; Music and Lyric by Lady Gaga and BloodPop “Lift Me Up” from “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”; Music by Tems, Rihanna, Ryan Coogler and Ludwig Goransson; Lyric by Tems and Ryan Coogler “Naatu Naatu” from “RRR”; Music by M.M. Keeravaani; Lyric by Chandrabose — WINNER “This Is A Life” from “Everything Everywhere All at Once”; Music by Ryan Lott, David Byrne and Mitski; Lyric by Ryan Lott and David Byrne

Best International Feature Film

“All Quiet on the Western Front” Germany — WINNER “Argentina, 1985” Argentina “Close” Belgium “EO” Poland “The Quiet Girl” Ireland

Best Makeup and Hairstyling

“All Quiet on the Western Front” Heike Merker and Linda Eisenhamerová “The Batman” Naomi Donne, Mike Marino and Mike Fontaine “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” Camille Friend and Joel Harlow “Elvis” Mark Coulier, Jason Baird and Aldo Signoretti “The Whale” Adrien Morot, Judy Chin and Anne Marie Bradley — WINNER

Best Production Design

“All Quiet on the Western Front” Production Design: Christian M. Goldbeck; Set Decoration: Ernestine Hipper — WINNER “Avatar: The Way of Water” Production Design: Dylan Cole and Ben Procter; Set Decoration: Vanessa Cole “Babylon” Production Design: Florencia Martin; Set Decoration: Anthony Carlino “Elvis” Production Design: Catherine Martin and Karen Murphy; Set Decoration: Bev Dunn “The Fabelmans” Production Design: Rick Carter; Set Decoration: Karen O’Hara

Best Cinematography

“All Quiet on the Western Front” James Friend — WINNER “Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths” Darius Khondji “Elvis” Mandy Walker “Empire of Light” Roger Deakins “Tár” Florian Hoffmeister

Best Visual Effects

“All Quiet on the Western Front” Frank Petzold, Viktor Müller, Markus Frank and Kamil Jafar “Avatar: The Way of Water” Joe Letteri, Richard Baneham, Eric Saindon and Daniel Barrett — WINNER “The Batman” Dan Lemmon, Russell Earl, Anders Langlands and Dominic Tuohy “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” Geoffrey Baumann, Craig Hammack, R. Christopher White and Dan Sudick “Top Gun: Maverick” Ryan Tudhope, Seth Hill, Bryan Litson and Scott R. Fisher

Best Film Editing

“The Banshees of Inisherin” Mikkel E.G. Nielsen “Elvis” Matt Villa and Jonathan Redmond “Everything Everywhere All at Once” Paul Rogers — WINNER “Tár” Monika Willi “Top Gun: Maverick” Eddie Hamilton

Best Documentary Feature

“All That Breathes” Shaunak Sen, Aman Mann and Teddy Leifer “All the Beauty and the Bloodshed” Laura Poitras, Howard Gertler, John Lyons, Nan Goldin and Yoni Golijov “Fire of Love” Sara Dosa, Shane Boris and Ina Fichman “A House Made of Splinters” Simon Lereng Wilmont and Monica Hellström “Navalny” Daniel Roher, Odessa Rae, Diane Becker, Melanie Miller and Shane Boris — WINNER

Best Documentary Short Subject

“The Elephant Whisperers” Kartiki Gonsalves and Guneet Monga — WINNER “Haulout” Evgenia Arbugaeva and Maxim Arbugaev “How Do You Measure a Year?” Jay Rosenblatt “The Martha Mitchell Effect” Anne Alvergue and Beth Levison “Stranger at the Gate” Joshua Seftel and Conall Jones

Best Actor in a Leading Role

Austin Butler in “Elvis” Colin Farrell in “The Banshees of Inisherin” Brendan Fraser in “The Whale” — WINNER Paul Mescal in “Aftersun” Bill Nighy in “Living”

Best Actress in a Leading Role

Cate Blanchett in “Tár” Ana de Armas in “Blonde” Andrea Riseborough in “To Leslie” Michelle Williams in “The Fabelmans” Michelle Yeoh in “Everything Everywhere All at Once” — WINNER

Best Directing

“The Banshees of Inisherin” Martin McDonagh “Everything Everywhere All at Once” Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert — WINNER “The Fabelmans” Steven Spielberg “Tár” Todd Field “Triangle of Sadness” Ruben Östlund

Best Picture

“All Quiet on the Western Front” Malte Grunert, Producer “Avatar: The Way of Water” James Cameron and Jon Landau, Producers “The Banshees of Inisherin” Graham Broadbent, Pete Czernin and Martin McDonagh, Producers “Elvis” Baz Luhrmann, Catherine Martin, Gail Berman, Patrick McCormick and Schuyler Weiss, Producers “Everything Everywhere All at Once” Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert and Jonathan Wang, Producers — WINNER “The Fabelmans” Kristie Macosko Krieger, Steven Spielberg and Tony Kushner, Producers “Tá”r Todd Field, Alexandra Milchan and Scott Lambert, Producers “Top Gun: Maverick” Tom Cruise, Christopher McQuarrie, David Ellison and Jerry Bruckheimer, Producers “Triangle of Sadness” Erik Hemmendorff and Philippe Bober, Producers “Women Talking” Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner and Frances McDormand, Producers

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Here is Part 2❤️

Part 1

Libra

Dates: September 23 - October 22

Sign: ♎️

Musicians with the same zodiac: Avril Lavinge, John Lennon, Marina Diamandis, Mitski, The Boss(Bruce Springsteen), Jim Root, Eddie Clarke, TOMMY LEE!!!, Ethan Torchio and Flea.

What I think of you: Sweethearts. Never met a Libra that I hate! Look at all the fucking amazing musicians! Love you All❤️

Why I chose the picture: I love butterflies and they’re calming. Just like Libras🫶🏻

Scorpio

Dates: October 23 - November 21

Sign: ♏️

Musicians with the same zodiac: SZA, Jeff Buckley, MICHAEL CLIFFORD❤️❤️, KIRK HAMMET❤️❤️, Mick Thomson, Travis Barker, Chad Smith and Robert Trujillo.

What I think of you: Cool, hardcore, badass sweethearts❤️ Proved by the people above!

Why I chose the picture: pretty but dangerous.

Sagittarius

Dates: November 22 - December 21

Sign: ♐️

Musicians with the same zodiac: TAYLOR SWIFT❤️❤️, OZZY FUCKING OSBOURNE!❤️, COREY TAYLOR❤️, JIMI HENDRIX❤️ and NIKKI SIXX(AHSHHDNFBF)❤️❤️

What I think of you: not met too many so I’m gonna base it off the musicians so, I fucking love you❤️🫶🏻

Why I chose the picture: it’s your sign & I feel like it also fits

Capricorn

Dates: December 22 - January 19

Sign: ♑️

Musicians with the same zodiac: Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, DAVID BOWIE❤️, Alex Turner, Marilyn Manson, DAVID ERIC GROHL❤️❤️!!!, Jonathan Davis, LEWIS FUCKING HAMILTON(F1)💜 and LARS ULRICH❤️.

What I think of you: Iconic. My dad is a Capricorn and I’m a daddy’s girl so that helps youse a bit😂

Why I chose the picture: free, calm people.

Aquarius(MEEE!!)

Dates: January 20 - February 18

Sign: ♒️

Musicians with the same zodiac: AXL ROSE❤️❤️, DUFF MCKAGAN❤️❤️, STEVEN ADLER❤️❤️❤️, TOM KEIFER❤️❤️, THE WEEKND❤️, Shakira(my b-day twin!!), BOB MARLEY❤️, BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG❤️, Lisa Marie Presley, CALUM HOOD❤️❤️❤️, CLIFF BURTON❤️, Eddie Van Halen, Paul Stanley TAYLOR HAWKINS(rip ml)❤️❤️ and VINCE NEIL❤️❤️.

What I think of you: We’re iconic! And amazing. I’m not bias, we’re fucking cool. I love how 3/5 gnr members are Aquariuses

Why I chose the picture: cool, calm and collected like us

Pisces

Dates: February 19 - March 20

Sign: ♓️

Musicians with the same zodiac: Rihanna, KURT COBAIN❤️❤️, JON BON JOVI❤️❤️and George Harrison.

What I think of you: My best friend is a Pisces and she’s a literal angel and the reason I’m still here🫶🏻 so, you’re all really nice and kind. Proof by Kurt❤️

Why I chose the picture: cute like you all.(I also love llamas😂).

[miketyson7000]

The Influence of Pop Culture on Fashion

Fashion and pop culture have always shared a symbiotic relationship, each influencing and shaping the other in significant ways. From the iconic outfits of movie stars to the trends set by musicians and influencers, pop culture has a profound impact on what we wear and how we express ourselves. This article explores how pop culture continues to drive fashion trends, making style an ever-evolving and dynamic form of self-expression.

1. The Power of Iconic Moments

Throughout history, certain moments in pop culture have had a lasting impact on fashion. Think of Marilyn Monroe’s white dress in The Seven Year Itch, Audrey Hepburn’s little black dress in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, or Michael Jackson’s red leather jacket in Thriller. These iconic moments not only defined the stars who wore them but also set fashion trends that resonated with the public for decades.

Movies and TV Shows: Films and television series have a powerful influence on fashion. For instance, the 90s show Friends brought back a resurgence of 70s fashion with its mix of flared jeans, cropped tops, and layered outfits. Similarly, the popularity of Sex and the City in the early 2000s inspired many women to experiment with bold accessories and high-end designer pieces.

Music and Musicians: Musicians have always been at the forefront of fashion, from Elvis Presley’s rockabilly style to Madonna’s boundary-pushing outfits in the 80s. Today, artists like Billie Eilish and Harry Styles are known for their unique fashion choices, influencing a new generation to embrace individuality and break away from traditional norms.

2. Street Style and the Rise of Influencers

With the advent of social media, street style has become a major force in shaping fashion trends. Influencers, who often draw inspiration from pop culture, have the power to set trends with a single Instagram post. The accessibility of these platforms allows fans to quickly adopt and spread new styles, creating a global fashion movement almost overnight.

Instagram and TikTok: Platforms like Instagram and TikTok are now the go-to sources for fashion inspiration. Influencers showcase their outfits, often mixing high fashion with streetwear, making trends more approachable for the average person. The “VSCO girl” trend, with its oversized shirts and scrunchies, or the resurgence of 90s-inspired “e-girl” aesthetics are perfect examples of how pop culture influences fashion in the digital age.

Celebrity Endorsements: Celebrities continue to play a pivotal role in shaping fashion trends. When a celebrity endorses a brand or a particular style, it often leads to a surge in popularity. Rihanna’s Fenty line and Kanye West’s Yeezy brand are prime examples of how pop culture icons can directly influence the fashion industry.

3. Fashion as a Form of Self-Expression

Fashion, influenced by pop culture, has always been a powerful form of self-expression. As societal norms evolve, so do the ways in which people use fashion to express their identities. The impact of movements such as gender fluidity and body positivity in pop culture has led to more inclusive fashion trends, where individuals are encouraged to dress in ways that reflect their true selves, regardless of societal expectations.

Breaking Gender Norms: Pop culture has been instrumental in challenging traditional gender norms in fashion. Celebrities like Jaden Smith and Ezra Miller have embraced gender-fluid fashion, wearing dresses and skirts on red carpets, which in turn has inspired a broader acceptance of non-binary fashion choices.

Body Positivity: The body positivity movement, amplified by social media and pop culture, has pushed the fashion industry to become more inclusive. Brands are now more conscious of representing diverse body types, with models of all shapes and sizes being celebrated on runways and in campaigns.

4. The Future of Fashion and Pop Culture

As technology continues to evolve, so will the relationship between fashion and pop culture. Virtual fashion shows, digital influencers, and the rise of the metaverse are likely to shape the future of fashion in ways we can only imagine. However, one thing is certain: pop culture will remain a driving force behind the trends we see on the streets and on our screens.

Digital Fashion: The emergence of digital fashion, where clothes exist only in the virtual world, is a fascinating development. Gamers and digital influencers are already showcasing these virtual outfits, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy. This trend could redefine how we think about fashion in the coming years.

Sustainability and Ethical Fashion: As awareness of environmental issues grows, pop culture is also steering fashion towards more sustainable and ethical practices. Celebrities and influencers are advocating for eco-friendly brands, leading to a shift in consumer behaviour towards more conscious fashion choices.

Conclusion

The influence of pop culture on fashion is undeniable. From the silver screen to the streets, pop culture has consistently shaped and redefined fashion trends. As we look to the future, the interplay between fashion and pop culture will continue to evolve, reflecting the changing values and identities of society. Whether through the bold statements of music icons or the everyday choices of social media influencers, pop culture will always be at the heart of fashion.

[danielsiegelalonso]

Finding Cultural Roots: Music and Diversity | Daniel Siegel Alonso

In the elaborate symphony of the human experience, music has always played a key role in expressing emotions: happiness and heartache, rebellion and reconciliation. It's a universal language, but the dialects it employs are as diverse as the cultures that inspire them. In this article, Daniel Siegel Alonso explores how the tapestry of musical styles that we enjoy today is woven from the threads of diverse cultural roots and how understanding this rich history not only increases our appreciation of music but, in a divisive world, highlights the profound influence of cultural diversity on our shared artistic heritage.

At the crossroads

Siegel Alonso starts with the blues, a genre that rose from the deep, fertile soil of African American history. The blues is more than just a musical style; it's a visceral expression of the African American experience, a testament to the resilience of a people enduring slavery, segregation, and systemic oppression.

The origins of the blues go back to the African spirituals, work songs, and field hollers sung by enslaved people. These songs were subversive: a form of resistance and a means of preserving cultural identity under the brutal conditions of slavery. As African Americans migrated north, the blues evolved, integrating elements of urban life and giving birth to subgenres like Chicago blues, characterized by electric guitars and harmonicas.

Iconoclasts like Bessie Smith, Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters brought the raw emotion of the blues and contorted it into a powerful force that influenced countless other genres. The mournful wail of the blues guitar and the soulful lament of its vocalists reverberate in the worlds of rock, jazz, and even hip-hop and country, proving that the blues is not just a relic of the past but an organic entity that continues to shape the modern musical landscape.

Reelin’ and rockin’

Rock and roll, often seen as the rebellious teenager of the music world, owes much of its swagger to the blues. Emerging in post-war America, rock and roll was an intersection of blues, country, jazz, and gospel—a melting pot of American music traditions. But at its throbbing heart, rock and roll was driven by the rhythms and spirit of African American music.

Chuck Berry, often hailed as the father of rock and roll took the blues and injected the genre with frenetic energy and lyrical wit that resonated with a new record-buying demographic: teenagers. The flamboyant Little Richard broke down both racial and sexual barriers, paving the way for future generations of diverse artists.

Rock and roll also played a significant role in America's cultural integration. As the genre gained popularity, it brought together audiences of different races, challenging the status quo and promoting social change. Elvis Presley, though often critiqued for appropriating African American music, also helped bring the sounds of black America to a wider audience, demonstrating the complex dynamics of cultural exchange in music.

Dance, dance, dance.

Daniel Siegel Alonso takes us from electric guitars to glittering mirrorballs because, in the 1970s, we find ourselves in the shiny, hedonistic world of disco. A precursor to EDM, Disco wasn't just about danceable beats and polyester suits; it was a vibrant, inclusive culture that embraced diversity, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community.

Disco's roots can be traced back to the underground dance clubs of New York City, where marginalized groups—black, Latino, and LGBTQ+—found community in the pulsating rhythms of electronic dance music. These spaces were safe havens where people could express themselves and love freely, away from the prying eyes of an ultra-conservative society.

Disco stars like Sylvester, an openly gay black man, became icons not just for their music but for their unapologetic celebration of their identities. Tracks like "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)" weren't just hits but anthems of empowerment and self-acceptance. With the help of producer Giorgio Moroder, Donna Summer, the undisputed doyenne of disco, brought the genre to the mainstream, her sultry vocals and infectious beats transcending racial and sexual boundaries.

Today, the legacy of these genres continues to influence contemporary music. Hip-hop, the most dominant genre of the 21st century, draws heavily from the blues storytelling tradition and jazz's rhythmic innovation. Artists like Janelle Monáe and Lil Nas X continue the legacy of using music as a platform for exploring and celebrating diverse identities.

Moreover, music's global reach has introduced new elements into the mix. K-pop, reggaeton, and Afrobeat demonstrate how different cultures continue to influence and enrich the musical landscape. The internet has made it possible for artists worldwide to collaborate and share their sounds, creating a truly global music culture.

In conclusion, Daniel Siegel Alonso posits that the history of music is a testament to the power of diversity. The genres we love today result from centuries of cultural exchange, innovation, struggle, and resilience. By understanding and celebrating the diverse roots of music, we not only honor the past but also ensure a richer, more inclusive future for the art form. So, next time you find yourself moving and grooving to a catchy beat, take a moment to appreciate the diverse cultural roots that made it possible.

[nostalgicfortomorrow]

Opinion: Songs everybody knows (by the generation)

Bear in mind this is my Asian community so this is subjective to my area. Feel free to correct me if I get this wrong.

BOOMER:

• Hound Dog - Elvis Presley (instant classic. Hell yes.)

• Dancing Queen - ABBA (All generations love abba unabashedly)

GEN X:

• There is a light that never goes out - The Smiths (Oh my god… everybody knows this song. The Smiths are a Gen X icon for all angsty and moody teens.)

• Come as you are - Nirvana (Suddenly you’re flashmobbed by everybody.)

• Bizarre Love Triangle - New Order (Probably subjective but my Gen X parents, aunts, uncles, and god knows who else has started jumping whenever this song comes up in the car).

MILLENIALS:

• Wannabe - Spice Girls (Every teacher I’ve ever had has started dancing and is automatically in a good mood when this song comes on.)

• I want it that way - Backstreet Boys (It’s an icon. It’s the karaoke song to all the millennials I know.)

GEN Z:

• Shake it Off - Taylor Swift (Everybody knows this one. I don’t care how much you hate Taylor Swift, if you hear this song at a party you can’t pretend to be pretentious. Everybody screams and dances to this one.)

[greensparty]

Remembering Gary Smith, Bruce Gowers and Van Conner

And you thought last week was bad after Jeff Beck and Lisa Marie Presley’s passing, this week there are already three noteworthy entertainers who passed away. Here is my combined remembrance:

Remembering Gary Smith ? - 2023

Smith and Tanya Donelly

Music producer and owner of Fort Apache Studios Gary Smith has died. Fort Apache Studios was based in Boston and Cambridge, MA from 1985-2002 and then relocated to Bellows Falls, VT from 2002-2007. The music that was recorded at Fort Apache and some of which Smith produced is ground-zero for the Golden Age of Alt-rock: Smith produced The Pixies’ first album Come On Pilgrim at the first Fort Apache studio in Roxbury (read my 4.5 star review of the 2018 re-release here), as well as albums from Throwing Muses, Blake Babies, and Juliana Hatfield. Some of the artists who recorded at Fort Apache include Buffalo Tom, Dinosaur Jr. (my favorite album of Dino Jr. Green Mind), Tanya Donelly, Folk Implosion, The Lemonheads, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Mission of Burma, Morphine, Sebadoh, Elliot Smith, Treat Her Right, 10,000 Maniacs, Weezer, and Radiohead (their first album Pablo Honey). Smith was also involved in other music-related businesses such as concert promotion and music management.

The link above is the obit from BrooklynVegan.

Remembering Bruce Gowers 1940-2023

Gowers (left) and Queen (right from their iconic music video)

Music video and music TV director Bruce Gowers has died at 82. He was very much a music video pioneer directing tons of videos in the 70s pre-MTV and during MTV from The Rolling Stones, The Bee Gees, Rod Stewart, Alice Cooper, Elton John, Journey, Michael Jackson (”Rock with You” was an early classic video), John Cougar Mellencamp, Rush, Van Halen, Kiss, The Pretenders, Prince (”1999″ is legendary!), and REO Speedwagon . He worked a lot with Queen on tons of their videos including the highly influential “Bohemian Rhapsody”. Even the Muppets parodied it! In 1992, when the song was featured in Wayne’s World and it went back up the charts, the music video combined footage from the film with Gowers’ video, bringing that original video to a whole new generation. 

He also directed a lot of music TV shows like Solid Gold (a show I loved as a kid), the MTV Video Music Awards in 1989-1995 and 2000, MTV’s Knebworth special, MTV’s 1993 Inaugural Ball, the 1994 Woodstock concert special, the MTV Movie Awards in 1996-2002 and countless other music TV specials and shows. He also directed tons of stand up comedy specials notably the 1987 HBO special Jerry Seinfeld: Stand-Up Confidential. That was pre-Seinfeld and was his first stand-up special.

The link above is the obit from Hollywood Reporter.

Remembering Van Conner 1967-2023

Van Conner interview in Hype!

Bassist Van Conner has died at 55. He, along with his brother Garry Lee Conner and Mark Lanegan co-founded WA alt-rockers Screaming Trees. This news comes less than a year after Lenegan died at 57. Screaming Trees formed in Ellensburg, WA in 1984. Like a lot of people, I discovered Screaming Trees from the Singles soundtrack, which spawned their 1992 hit “Nearly Lost You” (read my 5-star review of the 2017 re-release here). A few years later around the time their song “All I Know” was all over rock radio, I saw them on Lollapalooza ‘96. They played early in the day and flew under the radar, but good show. In 2020, Lanegan released his memoir and there were more than a few stories about Van (read my coverage of the book here). After Screaming Trees broke up, Van performed in several bands, as a session musician and reportedly was a computer programmer. It also needs to be added that Van was the bassist for the live lineup of Dinosaur Jr. from 1990-91. Van was also a featured interviewee in the 1996 Seattle music doc Hype! (read my blu-ray review here).

The link above is the obit from Spin.