Author: Guy Howie Archives: 07/2024

The financial issues of music streaming- Why is Spotify struggling to turn a profit?

‘The Playlist’ explained: How did Spotify acquire the rights to everyone’s music?

Putting a label on it.

Jul 31, 2024

The Rolling Stones Backstage by Bent Rej - Copenhagen - 1965

Who founded The Rolling Stones?

He set the tone.

Jul 31, 2024

Alfred Hitchcock - 'The Birds'

What was the first movie Alfred Hitchcock ever made?

His first reel movie.

Jul 31, 2024

Cillian Murphy - Tommy Shelby - Peaky Blinders

How did Cillian Murphy get the role as Tommy Shelby in ‘Peaky Blinders’?

They got the message.

Jul 31, 2024

Tears for Fears - Curt Smith - Roland Orzabal

Every Beatles song referenced by Tears for Fears in ‘Sowing the Seeds of Love’

An encyclopedic tribute.

Jul 30, 2024

John Bonham - Led Zeppelin - Drummer - 1970s

How did Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham die?

An unforeseen tragedy.

Jul 30, 2024

Tom Hanks - Actor - Young

Which director gave Tom Hanks his big break in acting?

He dived in head first.

Jul 30, 2024

The Beatles - MBE Insignias - 1965

Is The Beatles song ‘Her Majesty’ really about the Queen?

A royal rhyme.

Jul 30, 2024

Who was Lady Godiva from the Queen and Velvet Underground songs?

Who was Lady Godiva from the Queen and Velvet Underground songs?

A legend exposed.

Jul 30, 2024

Elton John - Piano - Greatest Hits

Who were ‘Bennie and the Jets’ from the Elton John song?

“They’re weird and they’re wonderful”

Jul 30, 2024

Quentin Tarantino starring as Richie Gecko in his film 'From Dusk Till Dawn' - 1996

How many Quentin Tarantino movies does the director cameo in?

A man of many talents.

Jul 29, 2024

Tom Hanks - Steven Spielberg - Split

How many movies have Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks made together?

Two industry giants join forces.

Jul 29, 2024