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Dec. 25, 2016: George Michael died at age 53.
A shy kid turned global star, he went from Wham! to the Grammy-winning Faith, creating pop music with real soul and emotional truth.
Gone far too soon—but never forgotten.
A shy kid turned global star, he went from Wham! to the Grammy-winning Faith, creating pop music with real soul and emotional truth.
Gone far too soon—but never forgotten.
December 25, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Dec. 25, 2016: George Michael died at age 53.
A shy kid turned global star, he went from Wham! to the Grammy-winning Faith, creating pop music with real soul and emotional truth.
Gone far too soon—but never forgotten.
A shy kid turned global star, he went from Wham! to the Grammy-winning Faith, creating pop music with real soul and emotional truth.
Gone far too soon—but never forgotten.
Dec. 25, 2006: James Brown — the Godfather of Soul — died at 73.
A revolutionary live performer whose moves inspired Mick Jagger and Michael Jackson, he also ran one of the tightest bands in music history.
Demanding? Yes.
Legendary? Absolutely.
A revolutionary live performer whose moves inspired Mick Jagger and Michael Jackson, he also ran one of the tightest bands in music history.
Demanding? Yes.
Legendary? Absolutely.
December 25, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Dec. 25, 2006: James Brown — the Godfather of Soul — died at 73.
A revolutionary live performer whose moves inspired Mick Jagger and Michael Jackson, he also ran one of the tightest bands in music history.
Demanding? Yes.
Legendary? Absolutely.
A revolutionary live performer whose moves inspired Mick Jagger and Michael Jackson, he also ran one of the tightest bands in music history.
Demanding? Yes.
Legendary? Absolutely.
Dec. 25, 1995: Dean Martin died at 78.
Born Dino Crocetti, the “King of Cool” left behind timeless hits, a legendary comedy run with Jerry Lewis, TV success on The Dean Martin Show, and decades ruling Las Vegas.
Effortless style. Endless charm. Lasting legacy.
Born Dino Crocetti, the “King of Cool” left behind timeless hits, a legendary comedy run with Jerry Lewis, TV success on The Dean Martin Show, and decades ruling Las Vegas.
Effortless style. Endless charm. Lasting legacy.
December 25, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Dec. 25, 1995: Dean Martin died at 78.
Born Dino Crocetti, the “King of Cool” left behind timeless hits, a legendary comedy run with Jerry Lewis, TV success on The Dean Martin Show, and decades ruling Las Vegas.
Effortless style. Endless charm. Lasting legacy.
Born Dino Crocetti, the “King of Cool” left behind timeless hits, a legendary comedy run with Jerry Lewis, TV success on The Dean Martin Show, and decades ruling Las Vegas.
Effortless style. Endless charm. Lasting legacy.
Dec. 25, 1973: The Sting opened in theaters, starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford.
Its iconic use of The Entertainer revived ragtime, topped the charts, and helped composer Marvin Hamlisch win an Oscar.
Its iconic use of The Entertainer revived ragtime, topped the charts, and helped composer Marvin Hamlisch win an Oscar.
December 25, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Dec. 25, 1973: The Sting opened in theaters, starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford.
Its iconic use of The Entertainer revived ragtime, topped the charts, and helped composer Marvin Hamlisch win an Oscar.
Its iconic use of The Entertainer revived ragtime, topped the charts, and helped composer Marvin Hamlisch win an Oscar.
Dec. 25, 1954: Annie Lennox was born in Aberdeen, Scotland 🎂
From Eurythmics to 1992's Diva, she’s sold 80M+ records, shattered pop stereotypes, and redefined what a global music icon looks like.
Artist. Activist. Absolute legend. 💙🎶
From Eurythmics to 1992's Diva, she’s sold 80M+ records, shattered pop stereotypes, and redefined what a global music icon looks like.
Artist. Activist. Absolute legend. 💙🎶
December 25, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Dec. 25, 1954: Annie Lennox was born in Aberdeen, Scotland 🎂
From Eurythmics to 1992's Diva, she’s sold 80M+ records, shattered pop stereotypes, and redefined what a global music icon looks like.
Artist. Activist. Absolute legend. 💙🎶
From Eurythmics to 1992's Diva, she’s sold 80M+ records, shattered pop stereotypes, and redefined what a global music icon looks like.
Artist. Activist. Absolute legend. 💙🎶
Dec. 25, 1946: Jimmy Buffett was born.
From Nashville songwriter and Billboard reporter to “Come Monday” and the game-changing “Margaritaville,” Jimmy turned escapism into an art form.
Gone since 2023—but the island spirit lives on. 🌴🍹
From Nashville songwriter and Billboard reporter to “Come Monday” and the game-changing “Margaritaville,” Jimmy turned escapism into an art form.
Gone since 2023—but the island spirit lives on. 🌴🍹
December 25, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Dec. 25, 1946: Jimmy Buffett was born.
From Nashville songwriter and Billboard reporter to “Come Monday” and the game-changing “Margaritaville,” Jimmy turned escapism into an art form.
Gone since 2023—but the island spirit lives on. 🌴🍹
From Nashville songwriter and Billboard reporter to “Come Monday” and the game-changing “Margaritaville,” Jimmy turned escapism into an art form.
Gone since 2023—but the island spirit lives on. 🌴🍹
Dec. 24, 1988: Poison’s “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” reached no. 1 in the U.S. for three weeks.
Inspired by a moment of real heartbreak, Bret Michaels turned pain into what became the biggest hair-metal ballad of them all — topping even Def Leppard’s “Love Bites” that same year.
Inspired by a moment of real heartbreak, Bret Michaels turned pain into what became the biggest hair-metal ballad of them all — topping even Def Leppard’s “Love Bites” that same year.
December 24, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Dec. 24, 1988: Poison’s “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” reached no. 1 in the U.S. for three weeks.
Inspired by a moment of real heartbreak, Bret Michaels turned pain into what became the biggest hair-metal ballad of them all — topping even Def Leppard’s “Love Bites” that same year.
Inspired by a moment of real heartbreak, Bret Michaels turned pain into what became the biggest hair-metal ballad of them all — topping even Def Leppard’s “Love Bites” that same year.
Dec. 24, 1987: Roger Waters settled with Pink Floyd.
David Gilmour and Nick Mason kept the band name, Waters retained The Wall concept rights — and the album A Momentary Lapse of Reason had already launched the post-Waters era.
David Gilmour and Nick Mason kept the band name, Waters retained The Wall concept rights — and the album A Momentary Lapse of Reason had already launched the post-Waters era.
December 24, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Dec. 24, 1987: Roger Waters settled with Pink Floyd.
David Gilmour and Nick Mason kept the band name, Waters retained The Wall concept rights — and the album A Momentary Lapse of Reason had already launched the post-Waters era.
David Gilmour and Nick Mason kept the band name, Waters retained The Wall concept rights — and the album A Momentary Lapse of Reason had already launched the post-Waters era.
Dec. 24, 1818: A broken organ in an Austrian church led to the first performance of “Stille Nacht” (“Silent Night”).
Debuting at Midnight Mass, it’s since been translated into 300+ languages — with Bing Crosby’s 1935 version becoming the most famous.
A Christmas classic born from necessity.
Debuting at Midnight Mass, it’s since been translated into 300+ languages — with Bing Crosby’s 1935 version becoming the most famous.
A Christmas classic born from necessity.
December 24, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Dec. 24, 1818: A broken organ in an Austrian church led to the first performance of “Stille Nacht” (“Silent Night”).
Debuting at Midnight Mass, it’s since been translated into 300+ languages — with Bing Crosby’s 1935 version becoming the most famous.
A Christmas classic born from necessity.
Debuting at Midnight Mass, it’s since been translated into 300+ languages — with Bing Crosby’s 1935 version becoming the most famous.
A Christmas classic born from necessity.
Dec. 23, 1999: An unemployed musician named Cristin Keleher broke into George Harrison’s vacation home in Maui — and made herself comfortable before she was arrested.
She later claimed a “psychic connection” with Harrison, who wasn’t there.
One of the strangest stories in rock history.
She later claimed a “psychic connection” with Harrison, who wasn’t there.
One of the strangest stories in rock history.
December 23, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Dec. 23, 1999: An unemployed musician named Cristin Keleher broke into George Harrison’s vacation home in Maui — and made herself comfortable before she was arrested.
She later claimed a “psychic connection” with Harrison, who wasn’t there.
One of the strangest stories in rock history.
She later claimed a “psychic connection” with Harrison, who wasn’t there.
One of the strangest stories in rock history.
Dec. 23, 1977: Cat Stevens converted to Islam and became Yusuf Islam.
A near-fatal accident in 1975 sparked a spiritual journey that led him away from pop stardom for years.
Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2014, he then revisited his classic work with Tea for the Tillerman² in 2020.
A near-fatal accident in 1975 sparked a spiritual journey that led him away from pop stardom for years.
Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2014, he then revisited his classic work with Tea for the Tillerman² in 2020.
December 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Dec. 23, 1977: Cat Stevens converted to Islam and became Yusuf Islam.
A near-fatal accident in 1975 sparked a spiritual journey that led him away from pop stardom for years.
Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2014, he then revisited his classic work with Tea for the Tillerman² in 2020.
A near-fatal accident in 1975 sparked a spiritual journey that led him away from pop stardom for years.
Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2014, he then revisited his classic work with Tea for the Tillerman² in 2020.
Dec. 23, 1969: John Lennon and Yoko Ono met with Canadian PM Pierre Trudeau on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
A quick meeting became a long conversation about peace, the Cold War, and plans for a massive Canadian music festival.
Nine days later, the 1960s were over.
A quick meeting became a long conversation about peace, the Cold War, and plans for a massive Canadian music festival.
Nine days later, the 1960s were over.
December 23, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Dec. 23, 1969: John Lennon and Yoko Ono met with Canadian PM Pierre Trudeau on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
A quick meeting became a long conversation about peace, the Cold War, and plans for a massive Canadian music festival.
Nine days later, the 1960s were over.
A quick meeting became a long conversation about peace, the Cold War, and plans for a massive Canadian music festival.
Nine days later, the 1960s were over.
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BREAKING: WATCH the full 60 Minutes CECOT segment here. This was sent to me anonymously. It appears to be the segment CBS' Bari Weiss killed. www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...
WATCH: The 60 Minutes CECOT Segment
I was sent the CECOT segment anonymously in a group chat.
www.muellershewrote.com
December 22, 2025 at 10:46 PM
BREAKING: WATCH the full 60 Minutes CECOT segment here. This was sent to me anonymously. It appears to be the segment CBS' Bari Weiss killed. www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...
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The singer-songwriter Chris Rea, known for hits including Driving Home for Christmas, has died at the age of 74, a spokesperson for his family has said
Singer-songwriter Chris Rea dies aged 74
The singer-songwriter Chris Rea, known for hits including Driving Home for Christmas, has died at the age of 74, a spokesperson for his family has said.
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December 22, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The singer-songwriter Chris Rea, known for hits including Driving Home for Christmas, has died at the age of 74, a spokesperson for his family has said
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RIP Chris Rea (and Benny Santini): www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aZB...
Chris Rea - Fool If You Think Its Over (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Chris Rea
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December 22, 2025 at 4:16 PM
RIP Chris Rea (and Benny Santini): www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aZB...
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Chris Rea has died at just 74, which really isn’t fair. But I have to say, given his most famous song, it’s impressive timing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDt3...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDt3...
Chris Rea ~ Driving Home For Christmas (1986)
YouTube video by TheOldrecordclub
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December 22, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Chris Rea has died at just 74, which really isn’t fair. But I have to say, given his most famous song, it’s impressive timing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDt3...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDt3...
Dec. 22, 2014: Joe Cocker died at age 70.
From Sheffield clubs to Woodstock, Cocker delivered some of the most emotionally charged vocals in rock history.
His version of With a Little Help From My Friends remains one of the great live performances ever captured.
From Sheffield clubs to Woodstock, Cocker delivered some of the most emotionally charged vocals in rock history.
His version of With a Little Help From My Friends remains one of the great live performances ever captured.
December 22, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Dec. 22, 2014: Joe Cocker died at age 70.
From Sheffield clubs to Woodstock, Cocker delivered some of the most emotionally charged vocals in rock history.
His version of With a Little Help From My Friends remains one of the great live performances ever captured.
From Sheffield clubs to Woodstock, Cocker delivered some of the most emotionally charged vocals in rock history.
His version of With a Little Help From My Friends remains one of the great live performances ever captured.
Dec. 22, 2002: Joe Strummer of The Clash died at 50.
Born John Graham Mellor in Ankara, Turkey, Strummer helped define British punk — blending rock, folk, and rebellion.
His nickname came from busking in London subways, and his spirit lives on through songs that still punch back.
Born John Graham Mellor in Ankara, Turkey, Strummer helped define British punk — blending rock, folk, and rebellion.
His nickname came from busking in London subways, and his spirit lives on through songs that still punch back.
December 22, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Dec. 22, 2002: Joe Strummer of The Clash died at 50.
Born John Graham Mellor in Ankara, Turkey, Strummer helped define British punk — blending rock, folk, and rebellion.
His nickname came from busking in London subways, and his spirit lives on through songs that still punch back.
Born John Graham Mellor in Ankara, Turkey, Strummer helped define British punk — blending rock, folk, and rebellion.
His nickname came from busking in London subways, and his spirit lives on through songs that still punch back.
Dec. 22, 1949: Maurice and Robin Gibb were born.
With brother Barry, they became the Bee Gees—songwriters and performers whose music didn’t just survive changing eras, it shaped them.
Their legacy lives on. The How Can You Mend a Broken Heart documentary is a must-watch.
With brother Barry, they became the Bee Gees—songwriters and performers whose music didn’t just survive changing eras, it shaped them.
Their legacy lives on. The How Can You Mend a Broken Heart documentary is a must-watch.
December 22, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Dec. 22, 1949: Maurice and Robin Gibb were born.
With brother Barry, they became the Bee Gees—songwriters and performers whose music didn’t just survive changing eras, it shaped them.
Their legacy lives on. The How Can You Mend a Broken Heart documentary is a must-watch.
With brother Barry, they became the Bee Gees—songwriters and performers whose music didn’t just survive changing eras, it shaped them.
Their legacy lives on. The How Can You Mend a Broken Heart documentary is a must-watch.
Dec. 21, 1979: Willie Nelson made his film debut in The Electric Horseman, directed by Sydney Pollack.
He played a world-weary cowboy, sang five soundtrack songs (including the no. 1 country hit “My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys”), earned strong reviews, and launched a memorable acting run.
He played a world-weary cowboy, sang five soundtrack songs (including the no. 1 country hit “My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys”), earned strong reviews, and launched a memorable acting run.
December 21, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Dec. 21, 1979: Willie Nelson made his film debut in The Electric Horseman, directed by Sydney Pollack.
He played a world-weary cowboy, sang five soundtrack songs (including the no. 1 country hit “My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys”), earned strong reviews, and launched a memorable acting run.
He played a world-weary cowboy, sang five soundtrack songs (including the no. 1 country hit “My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys”), earned strong reviews, and launched a memorable acting run.
Dec. 21, 1970: Elvis meets President Richard Nixon at the White House and asks for a Federal Agent at Large badge.
Problem: the badge didn’t exist.
Solution: make one anyway.
The resulting photo is now the most-requested image from the White House archives.
Problem: the badge didn’t exist.
Solution: make one anyway.
The resulting photo is now the most-requested image from the White House archives.
December 21, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Dec. 21, 1970: Elvis meets President Richard Nixon at the White House and asks for a Federal Agent at Large badge.
Problem: the badge didn’t exist.
Solution: make one anyway.
The resulting photo is now the most-requested image from the White House archives.
Problem: the badge didn’t exist.
Solution: make one anyway.
The resulting photo is now the most-requested image from the White House archives.
Dec. 21, 1940: Frank Zappa was born in Baltimore, MD.
A self-taught composer and genre-defying musician, Zappa created with total disregard for convention — even turning a bicycle into an instrument on national TV.
Gone too soon at 52, but still one of rock’s most innovative minds.
A self-taught composer and genre-defying musician, Zappa created with total disregard for convention — even turning a bicycle into an instrument on national TV.
Gone too soon at 52, but still one of rock’s most innovative minds.
December 21, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Dec. 21, 1940: Frank Zappa was born in Baltimore, MD.
A self-taught composer and genre-defying musician, Zappa created with total disregard for convention — even turning a bicycle into an instrument on national TV.
Gone too soon at 52, but still one of rock’s most innovative minds.
A self-taught composer and genre-defying musician, Zappa created with total disregard for convention — even turning a bicycle into an instrument on national TV.
Gone too soon at 52, but still one of rock’s most innovative minds.
Dec. 20, 1986: Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me” reached the Top 10, 25 years after its initial release.
Rob Reiner used the song as the title for his hit 1986 film proving that great songs and films are timeless.
Today, we also honour Rob Reiner — a filmmaker whose legacy will continue to stand by us.
Rob Reiner used the song as the title for his hit 1986 film proving that great songs and films are timeless.
Today, we also honour Rob Reiner — a filmmaker whose legacy will continue to stand by us.
December 20, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Dec. 20, 1986: Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me” reached the Top 10, 25 years after its initial release.
Rob Reiner used the song as the title for his hit 1986 film proving that great songs and films are timeless.
Today, we also honour Rob Reiner — a filmmaker whose legacy will continue to stand by us.
Rob Reiner used the song as the title for his hit 1986 film proving that great songs and films are timeless.
Today, we also honour Rob Reiner — a filmmaker whose legacy will continue to stand by us.