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Elvis Ricola Wrapper

Elvis Ricola Wrapper
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This likeness of Elvis Presley on a wrapper for Ricola Swiss Herb Drops was rendered by Julien Canavezes as part of Ricola’s “Unwrap Your Voice” campaign from German Ad agency Jung Von Matt.

Remembering Amy Winehouse on Her Birthday

Amy Winehouse Poster By Bruce Pavlow
Amy Winehouse Poster By Bruce Pavlow (Photo By Gail)

Singer Amy Winehouse was born on this day, September 14th, in 1983 (the year I graduated from college). Amy was found dead at her home in London, England on July 24th, 2011. RIP.

RIP Divinyls’ Vocalist Chrissy Amphlett

Chrissy Amphlett
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Christine “Chrissy” Amphlett, best known as the audacious lead vocalist of the Australian rock band Divinyls passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at her home in NYC after a battle with Breast cancer and multiple sclerosis. She was 53 years old. Favorite Divinyls Song: “All The Boys In Town.” RIP Chrissy.

Pink Thing of the Day: Pink Shakira!

Pink Shakira

I am so gay for Shakira.

RIP The Troggs’ Singer Reg Presley

Reg Presley Young
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Reg Presley sang lead on what is probably the most-covered sixties-era pop song of all time, “Wild Thing.” And now he’s dead. The Troggs’ vocalist has passed away on February 4th, 2013 at age 71 after a year-long battle with lung cancer. Read an engaging obituary recalling Presley’s life and career at This Link. Trivia: “Wild Thing” was written by Angelina Jolie’s uncle!