Thursday, October 10, 2019

6word Portrait: John Prine

Mailman turned master songwriter, folk singer.


Born this day in 1946



Wednesday, October 9, 2019

6word Portrait: PJ Harvey

"Rid of Me" acclaimed British singer



Born 50 years ago today

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019

6word Portrait: Sigourney Weaver

Alien's Ripley known as "Sci-Fi Queen."



Born 70 years ago today

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Monday, October 7, 2019

6word Portrait: Thom Yorke

Innovative singer and songwriter of Radiohead



Born this day in 1968

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Sunday, October 6, 2019

6word Portrait: Bruno Sammartino

Longest title holder in WWF history.



Born this day in 1935 (d. 2018)

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Saturday, October 5, 2019

6word Portrait: Donald Pleasence

Pleasence a presence in Halloween films.



Born 100 years ago today (d. 1995)

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Friday, October 4, 2019

6word Portrait: Damon Runyon

Chronicled Runyonesque characters in stories, newspapers



Born this day in 1880 (d. 1946)

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Thursday, October 3, 2019

6word Portrait: Lindsey Buckingham

Fleetwood Mac guitarist/singer went own way


Born 70 years ago today

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Wednesday, October 2, 2019

6word Portrait: Annie Leibovitz

Iconic photographer keenly captured musicians, artists



Born 70 years ago today

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Tuesday, October 1, 2019

6word Portrait: Walter Matthau

Comedy legend originated Odd Couple's Oscar



Born this day in 1920 (d. 2000)