Tonite's story is amazing; and it's good to know the two deceased members of the Fabulous 4 were second and fourth respectively. how in the world did Albert Einstein make the list? It's incredible that James Dean, who died in the 50's and only made 4 films is 10th on the list.
The Fab 4 story is amazing in itself, and, of course, I'm prejudiced when it comes to the lads from Liverpool. The famous line from a Decca Records excecutive who rejected while telling Brian Epstein, the Beatles manager, that "guitar bands were on the way out." Crca 1962. What an idiot he turned out to be.
Here's the story. Dead yet still bringing in the moolah.
NEW YORK - Elvis Presley is still the King.
Presley, who earned an estimated $49 million in the past 12 months, has reclaimed the No. 1 spot on Forbes.com's list of Top-Earning Dead Celebrities. He last topped the list in 2005.
John Lennon ranks second with earnings of $44 million, followed by Charles M. Schulz ($35 million), George Harrison ($22 million), Albert Einstein ($18 million), Andy Warhol ($15 million), Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) ($13 million), Tupac Shakur ($9 million), Marilyn Monroe ($7 million), Steve McQueen ($6 million), James Brown ($5 million), Bob Marley ($4 million) and James Dean ($3.5 million).
P.S. Yours truly googled the line from Decca Records. It wasn't just an executive but the head of the company. Duh!
( Here tis' ) The Beatles had hired Brian Epstein as their manager and he signed them up for an audition with Decca Records. The head of Decca Records told The Beatles manager, "Guitar groups are on their way out Mr. Epstein.". The Beatles were devastated by their failed audition but Epstien secured them a contract with Parlophone Records. George Martin became their A&R Man. In August of 1962, Pete Best was replaced by Ringo Starr.
P.S. Who'd a thunk it? Eh?
P.S.S. Tonite's featured video is one from Pearl ( circa late 60's ) whose backup band was "Big Brother and the Holding Company." Terrific song!
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Joplin was one of the treasures of our youth. When she, Hendrix and others died with OD no one was surprised but everyone was sad.
Great picture of the kid shooting a bird!
(And you... five weeks into a hew gig? Do tell!)
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