That smoky, eyeshadowed stare; a cigarette drooping from his lip; the chain-draped biker jacket. As the transvestite scientist presiding over his spooky laboratory mansion, Tim Curry commanded the cult musical phenomenon of the seventies with a gloriously over-the-top performance.
His remarkable career spanned decades and an extraordinary range of roles—from a sincere and devoted butler to a chilling serial killer—yet he could make every character unmistakably his own.
Sadly, Tim Curry passed away today at the age of 80. A wonderfully distinctive performer whose presence, voice, and wicked sense of theatricality will be very much missed.
The Queen of Country has passed away today at the age of 80. A full life of music and philanthropy saw her write more than 3,000 songs and creating programs to improve education and literacy. Born in Tennessee she lived and worked her whole life in Nashville singing to a worldwide fan base. Though not a motorcyclist I found this super photo of her from the seventies astride somehow wheeled machine.
Some sad news today hearing about the passing of extremely talented singer songwriter Glen Hansard who died in a motorcycle accident today. He was a perfect foil to singer Markéta Irglová’s character in the 2007 film Once. Their palpable chemistry threaded through wonderful music is so good. We saw them at The Chicago Theatre in 2008 soon after their Oscar win earlier that year. A memorable performance. I’m gonna dig out that soundtrack for sure. RIP Glen Hansard (1970-2026)
“Prince of Darkness” Ozzy Osborne passed away today. Great photo of him flying across a field on a dirt bike. RIP 1948-2025 Black Sabbath were truly the foundation of Heavy Metal in the early seventies.
One of the great writers of 60’s music, Brian Wilson, passed away today at the age of 82. As the US’s counter to the Beatles the founder and leader of the Californian band wrote the soundtrack of an age, State of mind and country. He had troubles but was a true gifted creative artist. Legacy tunes for sure which are great played on a sunny day whilst cruising along the highways. Ideally with the Pacific accompanying you. RIP 1942-2025
One of the great writers of 60’s music, Brian Wilson, passed away today at the age of 82. As the US’s counter to the Beatles the founder and leader of the Californian band wrote the soundtrack of an age, State of mind and country. He had troubles but was a true gifted creative artist. Legacy tunes for sure which are great played on a sunny day whilst cruising along the highways. Ideally with the Pacific accompanying you. RIP 1942-2025
Founding member of progressive rock group Kink Crimson, Robert Fripp, seen here in 1971 at Hyde Park. Working with Brian Eno later in the seventies too, particularly on Bowie’s Heroes and the wonderful lead guitar riff.
This years biker gathering in the old meat packing district saw upper 80’s temperatures but a good crowd of folk out to listen to some rockabilly, look at some cool motorcycles and cars, drink some locally brewed ale, and chow of burgers. A good way to spend a summer Saturday afternoon in Chicago.
What a voice and charismatic presence the indefatigable Ms Turner had. Stretching from the 50’s into the 21st Century her impact in the music industry was colossal. She was also a motorcycle rider. A favorite bike being an Electra Glide HD. Though here is a younger gal with a sixties BSA.
Known as “an American rockabilly legend who defined the greasy-haired, leather-jacketed, hot rods ‘n’ babes spark of rock and roll.” His ‘56 hit “Be-bop-a-lula” was written whilst recuperating in a naval hospital following a motorcycle accident. The injury was whilst riding a new Triumph bought with a $612 re-enlistment pay. Here he sits astride a Triumph in the late sixties on what certainly looks like a suburban English street.
The cover of his 1969 album, featuring some great road-trip music, has an open fronted frilly fuchsia colored shirt-wearing Arlo on his Triumph Trophy. Stealin’ is a great number, as is Comin’ into Los Angeles. Other personnel on the record include Byrd men Clarence White and Gene Parsons, as well as slide guitar maestro Ry Cooder.
– Cass Elliot taking on a sixties vibe with a racing green ‘68 Norton Commando. She was the voice of a generation as the youth enjoyed free love and a soundtrack to match.
– old Judge Dredd mega zine covering featuring a Simon Bisley cover in homage to Meatloaf’s big selling album from ‘77. Judge Death “the crime is life, the sentence is death” blasts out of a grave. Superb artwork.
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