Ian Lancaster Fleming (1908-1964), the author of the James Bond 007 novels, was the grandson of a Scottish banker and the son of a Conservative MP (Member of Parliament). His father died in the first world war. In his will, he bequeathed his property to his widow on condition she never remarries. Ian’s youth …
Eric Clapton is thought by many to be the preeminent guitar authority in the world. His story is one that relates directly to the decades of timeless music he has produced, and Clapton is revered by fans of several generations. His life is one of struggle and sadness, and his music is seen by …
Elton John, over time, has proven to be one of the most influential musicians of his time. His time spans several decades, and his legion of fans spans several generations. John has been performing for more than 50 years, and his tours have been attended by millions of people in the US, UK and …
Celebrities are not like everyday people. They have busy schedules, drive expensive cars, and wear jewelry that others can only dream of owning. Maybe it is because celebrities are so far removed from normal life that they often give their babies unusual names. Some names are just a little different. John Travolta and his …
Celebrity autographs are not only fun to collect but they can also serve as great investments to add to any portfolio. There are a several things to keep in mind when purchasing celebrity autographs to be sure you are investing in authentic autographs. Recognizing fake autographs is almost a black art. Spotting them can …
Justin Timberlake’s Rise To Fame Justin Timberlake was born on January 31, 1981 and is a Grammy Award winning singer. He first became famous as the lead singer of the 1990’s pop band ‘N Sync and later released a solo album in 2002 entitled Justified, selling over seven million copies worldwide. Timberlake was born …
“Dream as if you’ll live forever. Live as if you’ll die today.” – James Dean James Byron Dean was born on February 8th, 1931 in Marion, Indiana. His hobbies were writing, painting, bullfighting (when did that happen?), photography, sculpting, car racing, horse racing and playing the bongos. His favorite drink was coffee and his …
Erik Estrada was born in 1949 in East Harlem, Manhattan and is of Puerto Rican descent. Although he became popular later on for Spanish language telenovelas, he will always be most well known for his lead role in the television series CHiPs. Estrada played Officer Frank Poncherello, a California Highway Patrolman, hence the shows …
Born on October 17, 1958, Alan Jackson is an American country music singer and songwriter. He is the one of the best-selling country musicians of the 1990s and has sold over 40 million albums with 30 number 1 hits. Jackson is originally from Newnan, Georgia. He previously worked in The Nashville Network’s mailroom. Jackson’s …
Andre ‘Mac Dre’ Hicks was born on the fifth of July 1970 in Oakland, he grew up in Vallejo, California and lived there most of his life. In 1989 Mac Dre released his first album, an EP titled ‘Young Black Brotha’. It had 4 tracks on it and one track, the ironicly titled ‘Too …