1. Gilbert O’Sullivan Gilbert O’Sullivan was everywhere in the early ’70s, thanks to his hit “Alone Again (Naturally).” The song was a melancholic masterpiece, climbing to No. 1 and earning him Grammy nominations. He followed it up with other hits […]
1. John Lennon vs. Paul McCartney John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s feud is one of the most famous in rock history, and it only got worse after The Beatles split. While they were known for their incredible songwriting partnership, the
1. Using Kool-Aid as Hair Dye Back in the day, if you wanted fun, colorful hair but couldn’t afford a trip to the salon, a packet of Kool-Aid was your best friend. People would mix the powder with hot water,
1. Hollywood Shuffle (1987) Robert Townsend’s Hollywood Shuffle is a sharp, satirical look at the struggles Black actors face in Hollywood. The film follows Bobby, an aspiring actor who’s tired of only getting offered stereotypical roles, like gang members and
1. The Partridge Family “The Partridge Family” was a wholesome show about a musical family, but off-screen, it was filled with turbulence. David Cassidy, who played Keith Partridge, became an overnight teen idol, but the fame quickly wore on him.
1. Aqua Net Hairspray If you were rocking big hair in the ’80s, chances are you had a can of Aqua Net in your arsenal. This ultra-strong hairspray was practically a glue for your locks, keeping teased styles in place
1. Meat Loaf Meat Loaf didn’t look or sound like your typical rock star, but that didn’t stop him from becoming one of the biggest names of the ’70s. His 1977 album Bat Out of Hell was a theatrical, operatic
