Japanese writer, screenwriter, and film director Ryu Murakami, known for his novels Almost Transparent Blue, Coin Locker Babies, and In the Miso Soup, has died at the age of 74, according to the Gentoshapublishing house.
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A music icon’s timeless hit has been ranked the No. 1 Motown song of all time. Motown Records, founded in 1959, produced famous singers and musical groups including Diana Ross, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, The Contours, Gladys Knight & The Pips and The Jackson 5. When it comes to debating the
Few songs can fill the atmosphere, or instantly lift your mood, as quickly as Van Halen’s “Jump.” The rock classic combined stadium-sized synthesizer hooks, David Lee Roth’s daredevil swagger and one of Eddie Van Halen’s most ferocious guitar solos into four minutes of pure euphoria. That solo only lasts a few seconds, but it is
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Themed auctions can be incredibly compelling, especially when the theme is hyper-specific. Take Sotheby’s Space Exploration AuctionFor example, which opens July 15: Its 134 lots span mid-century Space Race history and include everything from spacecraft pieces to wrist watches from Buzz Aldrin’s personal collection, including some Omega Speedmasters, the watch he made iconic. When astronauts
The charts of the mid-1970s were completely dominated by the flamboyant British piano prodigy Elton John, who radically changed the mechanics of stadium rock. Listeners around the world purchased millions of vinyl records to hear their unique blend of cinematic pop and soulful ballads. Their vibrant stage presence meshed perfectly with the steady stream of
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On July 5, 1969, millions of fans gathered in London’s Hyde Park to witness a pivotal moment in the history of rock music. In June 1969, the Rolling Stones parted ways with guitarist Brian Jones, who had become distrustful of the rest of the band due to his struggles with drug and alcohol addiction. Jones