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"The songs and vocal treatments all sounded so mature, like these were guys who knew things and they wanted to share what they’d learned in the eight years since forming the Grateful Dead," archivist David Lemieux says Several albums will turn 50 years old this fall, from Elton John’s Goodbye Yellow Brick Road to the Who’s Quadrophenia. That also includes the Grateful Dead’s Wake of the Flood, which will be expanded for its anniversary on Sept. 29. Released in October 1973, Wake of…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Nas and Hennessy have seemingly been intertwined since the legendary rapper’s career’s took off in the Nineties. Now, the two giants in their respective industries are teaming up for an homage to hip-hop and the power of collaboration. Hennessy has dropped a limited-edition bottle of its V.S. cognac with Nas to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. The 750ml…

A life-size statue of martial arts legend and Hollywood icon Bruce Lee, who died 50 years ago this month, is on display near L.A.’s Chinatown. The Chinese American Museum opened its latest exhibit of works by Hong Kong master sculptor Chu Tat Shing at the Pico House, at 424 N. Main Street, across from the museum. Shing, a lifelong Bruce Lee fan, has created many sculptures honoring Asian icons, artists and visionaries. Officials said the 5-foot-8 Lee statue, the highlight of the exhibit, is the only one of its kind in his…

Last updated: July 1st, 2023 at 12:34 UTC+02:00 Google is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop with the release of a very rare special edition Pixel Fold, which not only comes with a unique logo engraved on the camera housing but also a few extra goodies and accessories. And unfortunately, you can’t buy it. But more on that later. Hip Hop is believed to have originated in the Bronx, New York City, on August 11, 1973. On that day, 18-year-old Clive Campbell, a.k.a. DJ Kool Herc, stunned the crowd at his…

Neil Patrick Harris Marked His 50th Birthday With Husband David Burtka( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Actor Neil Patrick Harris has turned 50 and celebrated his milestone birthday in style with his husband, David Burtka. In an Instagram post, Burtka, 48, paid tribute to the last 50 years of Harris’ life, as well as those yet to come. “I can not believe you are 50!! Happy Birthday,” he captioned a smiling photo of the couple on a boat. Take A Look: “You still look so damn hot. You continue to surprise me on how…

Heidi Klum Flaunts Her Cheeky A*s In A Black Bikini While Having A Blast In France ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) German and American model Heidi Klum is a name known across the globe. The supermodel – who will be celebrating her 50th birthday on June 1, began her modelling career in 1991 but still manages to impress her fans with her looks, curves and styles. Heidi – who enjoys an 11 million following on Instagram, is pretty active on social media and regularly shares updates about her life with her fans. The actress’…

Two members of Abba have insisted that the Swedish pop icons won’t be performing at next year’s Eurovision song contest in their homeland.In an interview to air in Britain on Thursday, Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, one half of Abba, downplayed the prospect despite Sweden hosting Eurovision on the 50th anniversary of the band’s win – the country’s first – with their breakthrough hit Waterloo.The Nordic nation is set to stage the world’s biggest live music event for the seventh time after Swedish singer Loreen won this…

A section of an Oakland street will be partially renamed to commemorate the life of the late legendary rapper Tupac Shakur amid hip-hop’s 50th anniversary.The Oakland City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to rename a portion of MacArthur Boulevard between Grand Avenue and Van Buren Avenue — where he once lived — as “Tupac Shakur Way.” The initiative was introduced by District 3 Councilmember Carroll Fife.“When first started people didn’t think it was a valid art form,” Fife said during the meeting. “Now it’s taken…

The Stranglers are heading out on the road in 2024 for a UK and Ireland tour celebrating the band’s 50th anniversary.The tour will be the band’s first full-scale UK tour since 2022 and on this new run, they’ll be visiting some special and iconic venues.First formed in 1974, The Stranglers uncompromising attitude was embraced by the punk movement of the late 70s but their musicianship and menace transcended the genre. They created their own unique sound and achieved over 25 Top 40 singles and 18 Top 40 albums, with their…

In this illustration, NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter stands on the Red Planet’s surface as NASA’s Perseverance rover (partially visible on the left) rolls away. It completed its 50th flight on April 13, 2023, covering over 1,057 feet and reaching a new altitude record of 59 feet. Initially designed for only five flights, Ingenuity has exceeded expectations, providing invaluable flight data and imagery for future Mars missions. While some components show signs of wear, Ingenuity’s mission continues to push the limits of…