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02/07/2024
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Happy Birthday Debbie Harry!

Debbie Harry, the legendary frontwoman of Blondie, celebrated her 79th birthday yesterday! Born on 1st July 1945, Harry has left an indelible mark on the music industry and pop culture. From her vibrant punk rock beginnings to becoming a fashion icon, she has been a trailblazer in every sense. This post celebrates her life, career, and influential legacy. The Early Days of Debbie Harry Before stealing the spotlight with Blondie, Debbie Harry had a fascinating early life and career. Raised in Hawthorne, New Jersey, she moved to New York City... Read More

06/03/2024
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Happy Birthday David Gilmour!

Pink Floyd guitarist and co-lead vocalist David Gilmour celebrates his 78th birthday today! While not an original member of the group, Gilmour did join just a few years after the formation in 1965. He joined in December 1967, while founding member Syd Barrett would leave just a few months later in April 1968 due to deteriorating mental health. One of the most successful groups of all time, Pink Floyd are remembered for a number of not just iconic but legendary albums such as Dark Side Of The Moon, Wish You... Read More

04/07/2016
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Oh Say Can You Tee(Shirt)?

Just own the night, like the 4th of July – it’s America’s Independence Day! As Americans enjoy their Monday off (as written by an Englishman who’s totally not bitter about being in the office…), let’s look at some of our US-themed favourites in store…   The Only Boss I Listen To – Bruce Springsteen The man Born In The USA, and the man behind many a Presidential candidates’ poor choice of theme song. While the chorus may be come across as full of patriotic pride, the verses are telling the... Read More

29/12/2015
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Born To Lose… He Lived To Win: Lemmy Kilmister (1945-2015)

On Christmas Eve, he celebrated his 70th birthday. On Boxing Day, he learned he had extremely aggressive cancer. Yesterday, the rock icon sadly passed away. It was a whirlwind final few days for the Motorhead lead singer. Today though, many fans across the world will mourn the passing of Ian Fraser Kilmister. Unsure of how he actually gained the nickname of Lemmy, it was claimed it came from the phrase “lend me a quid ’til Friday” (the “lend me” part being slurred to say “Lemmy”) – due to a habit... Read More

04/12/2015
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Some Stupid with a Flare Gun…

The second you hear the riff, you know you love the track. You get the air guitars out. No matter how bad you sound doing it, you sing it too. Ba-ba-baa-ba-ba-babaa, ba-ba-baa-ba-baaaaa… So the inspiration behind Deep Purple’s “Smoke On The Water” is well-known – heck, the giveaway is in the song lyrics (and this blog title) – “some stupid with a flare gun burned the place to the ground”. It tells the story of Switzerland’s Montreux Casino being set on fire during a Frank Zappa gig, which took place... Read More

23/11/2015
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Is This The Real Life? Behind the third best selling single in UK history…

On this day 40 years ago, 5 minutes and 55 seconds of one of the most popular songs of all time became the UK number one single. Today, it is the third biggest selling single of all-time in this country. That is, of course, Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody. Written by Freddie Mercury on his own (take that, modern day pop artists), the song consists of multiple sections: The opening, ballad, guitar solo, opera, hard rock and the closing. It was unlike anything before – and quite frankly – any attempts to replicate anything... Read More

21/10/2015
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Back To The Future Day – What’s Made It & What Hasn’t?

So today is October 21st, 2015 – this is the day that Marty McFly and The Doc traveled to in Back To The Future, Part II! (So no need to worry about all those false posts you see on Facebook on this matter anymore – today is the real date!) Released on November 22nd 1989, Marty goes to the future in order to prevent his son from being involved in a crime which would lead him going to prison. They’re successful – however, the DeLorean is stolen by Biff Tannen who... Read More

27/07/2015
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Cats – How we broke the internet

Forget Kim Kardashian, the internet was ‘broken’ a long time ago by an army of felines that have taken over monitors across the globe. The net is a haven for cat lovers and thanks to rise of such global stars as Nyan Cat, Grumpy Cat and Little Bub, we’ve stocked up on cat related clothing that will let you express your love for your favourite felines. Pizza & Cats For you crazy cat ladies (or gentleman) out there, why not get your priorities in order with this ‘I Love Two... Read More

13/07/2015
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#Spreadstyle – All about World T-Shirt Day.

June 21st marked the worldwide celebration of the t-shirt in the form of International T-shirt Day. T-shirt devotees from all corners of the globe come forth and express their love and appreciation of one of the most versatile and universal pieces of clothing to have ever been conceived. The International T-shirt Day festivities took place for the first time in 2008, with tee sporting citizens of Berlin, Germany and Boston, USA, joining the celebrations. Those who took part eagerly exchanged t-shirts and were invited to take part in what was... Read More

08/06/2015

Drivers, Start Your Engines…

Only a few days to go before the greatest endurance race begins its 2015 race. Head down to Le Mans in France right now and activity will be getting rather busy at the Circuit de la Sarthe. That’s because the FIA World Endurance Championship is there, and the Le Mans 24 Hours takes place on Saturday, 12th June. It is one of the three races in Motorsport’s “Triple Crown”, along with the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix and the IndyCar Indianapolis 500. Only one man has ever completed the Triple... Read More