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1979

Lemmy - Lemmy Kilmister - Motörhead - 2006

The 1979 song Lemmy forced himself to write: “I had to come up with something”

“That gave me the creative boost I needed.”

Tom Phelan
Jul 13, 2026
John Wayne - Actor - 1960

“Our new man”: the actor John Wayne hailed as his successor in 1979 

‘The Duke’ approved.

Scott Campbell
Jul 13, 2026
David Lynch - Director - 2017

The classic 1979 movie that failed to impress David Lynch: “He isn’t really enthusiastic about my work”

He was not keen.

Aimee Ferrier
Jul 12, 2026
Don Henley - Musician - 2026 - The Eagles

The 1979 album Don Henley never wanted to make again: “It was long and difficult”

The worst kind of environment.

Tim Coffman
Jul 11, 2026
Paul McCartney - Man on The Run - Documentary - 2026

The 1979 album Paul McCartney conceded was a “complete disaster”

It was their final outing.

Joe Taysom
Jul 11, 2026
Talking Heads - Tina Weymouth - Jerry Harrison - David Byrne - Chris Frantz - 1977

The 1979 song that unlocked Talking Heads’ second chapter: “A further exploration”

On another level.

Reuben Cross
Jul 11, 2026
Patrick Wilson - Actor - 2024

The 1979 movie that traumatised Patrick Wilson: “I had nightmares for a long time”

Serves him right quite frankly.

Tim Bradley
Jul 8, 2026
John Carpenter - Director - 1982

The 1979 movie nobody was brave enough to make except John Carpenter: “A great deal of courage”

“It could have been a total disaster.”

Aimee Ferrier
Jul 4, 2026
Paul McCartney - Musician - The Beatles - Wings - 2018

The 1979 album Paul McCartney called a complete disaster: “Didn’t do well”

The wrong kind of postscript.

Tim Coffman
Jul 2, 2026
Elton John - Musician - 2025

The 1979 album Elton John wanted nothing to do with: “I’m tired”

The least amount of work.

Tim Coffman
Jul 1, 2026
Sting - Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner

The songs Sting said no one could argue with: “There was no contest”

“There was no contest”.

Dale Maplethorpe
Jun 30, 2026
Iggy Pop - Brian Wilson - Split

The 1979 Beach Boys song Iggy Pop was scared of: “This guy is nuts”

Scarred for life.

Reuben Cross
Jun 29, 2026

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