The 70s Guy
@stevenw888.bsky.social
Born in the 50s, but still living in the glorious 70s! Escaped here from Twitter and loving every minute of it.
Sadly we said goodbye to David Soul, co-star of police drama "Starsky And Hutch", 2 years ago. David had four wives and six children, and finally settled in Britain after marrying Helen Snell in 2010 and obtaining British citizenship. He was a true Anglophile. #SilverLady #DavidSoul
January 5, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Sadly we said goodbye to David Soul, co-star of police drama "Starsky And Hutch", 2 years ago. David had four wives and six children, and finally settled in Britain after marrying Helen Snell in 2010 and obtaining British citizenship. He was a true Anglophile. #SilverLady #DavidSoul
Born 5 Jan 1946, actress #DianeKeaton. Amongst many roles, she starred as Annie Hall in an Oscar winning role in the movie of the same name. Ranking among the best films ever made, it's 31st on AFI's List of the greatest films in US cinema. She also starred in Something's Gotta Give, which I loved.
January 5, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Born 5 Jan 1946, actress #DianeKeaton. Amongst many roles, she starred as Annie Hall in an Oscar winning role in the movie of the same name. Ranking among the best films ever made, it's 31st on AFI's List of the greatest films in US cinema. She also starred in Something's Gotta Give, which I loved.
Born 5 January 1950, Chris Stein is a US musician who was co-founder & guitarist with Blondie. He's also a producer of the soundtrack of the hip hop film Wild Style and writer of the soundtrack for the film Union City, as well as an accomplished photographer. #ChrisStein
January 5, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Born 5 January 1950, Chris Stein is a US musician who was co-founder & guitarist with Blondie. He's also a producer of the soundtrack of the hip hop film Wild Style and writer of the soundtrack for the film Union City, as well as an accomplished photographer. #ChrisStein
5 January 1973, Bruce Springsteen released his debut album 'Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.' Recorded in a single week, the album only sold about 25,000 copies in the 1st year of its release. 'Blinded By The Light' & 'Spirit In The Night' were released as singles. #BruceSpringsteen
January 5, 2026 at 9:03 PM
5 January 1973, Bruce Springsteen released his debut album 'Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.' Recorded in a single week, the album only sold about 25,000 copies in the 1st year of its release. 'Blinded By The Light' & 'Spirit In The Night' were released as singles. #BruceSpringsteen
Morrissey is a lyrical genius.
From the track 'Frankly Mr Shankly' from the album 'The Queen is Dead'
"But sometimes I'd feel more fulfilled
Making Christmas cards with the mentally ill
I want to live and I want to love
I want to catch something that I might be ashamed of"
#Morrissey
From the track 'Frankly Mr Shankly' from the album 'The Queen is Dead'
"But sometimes I'd feel more fulfilled
Making Christmas cards with the mentally ill
I want to live and I want to love
I want to catch something that I might be ashamed of"
#Morrissey
January 5, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Morrissey is a lyrical genius.
From the track 'Frankly Mr Shankly' from the album 'The Queen is Dead'
"But sometimes I'd feel more fulfilled
Making Christmas cards with the mentally ill
I want to live and I want to love
I want to catch something that I might be ashamed of"
#Morrissey
From the track 'Frankly Mr Shankly' from the album 'The Queen is Dead'
"But sometimes I'd feel more fulfilled
Making Christmas cards with the mentally ill
I want to live and I want to love
I want to catch something that I might be ashamed of"
#Morrissey
Released 4 Jan 1974, Manhole was the first solo album by Grace Slick. Slick drew all the artwork for the album, writing in the liner notes "Child Type Odd Art by Grace." The cover was a self-portrait displaying her new curly hairstyle, while the back cover was a portrait of the studio. #GraceSlick
January 4, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Released 4 Jan 1974, Manhole was the first solo album by Grace Slick. Slick drew all the artwork for the album, writing in the liner notes "Child Type Odd Art by Grace." The cover was a self-portrait displaying her new curly hairstyle, while the back cover was a portrait of the studio. #GraceSlick
Released 4 Jan 1971, Coal Miner's Daughter was the 16th solo studio album by US country music singer-songwriter Loretta Lynn. The title song would go on to become Lynn's signature song. The album and song's title would later be used for the name of Lynn's best-selling autobiography. #LorettaLynn
January 4, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Released 4 Jan 1971, Coal Miner's Daughter was the 16th solo studio album by US country music singer-songwriter Loretta Lynn. The title song would go on to become Lynn's signature song. The album and song's title would later be used for the name of Lynn's best-selling autobiography. #LorettaLynn
4 Jan 1970, chauffeur Neil Boland was accidentally killed when #KeithMoon ran over him in his Bentley. Moon was trying to escape from some skinheads after a fight started at a pub in Hatfield. Boland got out to protect the car but fell under the car and it started moving with Moon at the wheel.
January 4, 2026 at 8:25 PM
4 Jan 1970, chauffeur Neil Boland was accidentally killed when #KeithMoon ran over him in his Bentley. Moon was trying to escape from some skinheads after a fight started at a pub in Hatfield. Boland got out to protect the car but fell under the car and it started moving with Moon at the wheel.
Born 4 Jan 1958, US musician Lorna Doom. She was the bass guitarist for the punk rock band the Germs. She answered a flyer looking for "two untalented girls" with Belinda Carlisle. Their music was influential to many later punk rock acts. Lorna died of cancer, in Jan 2019, aged just 61. #LornaDoom
January 4, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Born 4 Jan 1958, US musician Lorna Doom. She was the bass guitarist for the punk rock band the Germs. She answered a flyer looking for "two untalented girls" with Belinda Carlisle. Their music was influential to many later punk rock acts. Lorna died of cancer, in Jan 2019, aged just 61. #LornaDoom
The cover of Rolling Stone magazine 11 May 1972 featured Mr David Cassidy. He'd certainly come a long way since the Partridge Family. #DavidCassidy
January 4, 2026 at 7:53 PM
The cover of Rolling Stone magazine 11 May 1972 featured Mr David Cassidy. He'd certainly come a long way since the Partridge Family. #DavidCassidy
4 January 1986, rock legend, Phil Lynott died (aged just 36). He was a founding member, the principal songwriter, lead vocalist and bassist for Thin Lizzy. He had collapsed at his home after a drink and drug binge on Christmas Day. He died In hospital from heart-failure. #PhilLynott #ThinLizzy
January 4, 2026 at 7:51 PM
4 January 1986, rock legend, Phil Lynott died (aged just 36). He was a founding member, the principal songwriter, lead vocalist and bassist for Thin Lizzy. He had collapsed at his home after a drink and drug binge on Christmas Day. He died In hospital from heart-failure. #PhilLynott #ThinLizzy
The best-selling UK single of 1976 was "Save Your Kisses for Me" by Brotherhood of Man, while in the US "Silly Love Songs" by Wings topped the Year-End Hot 100 chart for 1976. "Save Your Kisses for Me" sold over a million copies in the UK, whille "Silly Love Songs" became Paul's biggest US single.
January 3, 2026 at 8:37 PM
The best-selling UK single of 1976 was "Save Your Kisses for Me" by Brotherhood of Man, while in the US "Silly Love Songs" by Wings topped the Year-End Hot 100 chart for 1976. "Save Your Kisses for Me" sold over a million copies in the UK, whille "Silly Love Songs" became Paul's biggest US single.
3 January 1970 - B J Thomas started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head' (written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David). The song, which was featured in the film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, won an Oscar for Best Original Song. #BJThomas
January 3, 2026 at 8:16 PM
3 January 1970 - B J Thomas started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head' (written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David). The song, which was featured in the film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, won an Oscar for Best Original Song. #BJThomas
3 January 1976 - Bob Dylan's song, 'Hurricane', peaked at No.33 on the Billboard singles chart, helping to cause enough publicity to eventually get former boxer Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter released from jail. The song promoted Carter's innocence. #BobDylan #HurricaneCarter
January 3, 2026 at 6:59 PM
3 January 1976 - Bob Dylan's song, 'Hurricane', peaked at No.33 on the Billboard singles chart, helping to cause enough publicity to eventually get former boxer Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter released from jail. The song promoted Carter's innocence. #BobDylan #HurricaneCarter
Born 3 Jan 1946 - John Paul Jones, bass, keyboards & producer with Led Zeppelin. As a session player in the 1960s he worked with The Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds, Donovan, Jeff Beck, Hermans Hermits, Lulu & Tom Jones. In recent years Jones has worked with R.E.M. & others. #JohnPaulJones #LedZep
January 3, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Born 3 Jan 1946 - John Paul Jones, bass, keyboards & producer with Led Zeppelin. As a session player in the 1960s he worked with The Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds, Donovan, Jeff Beck, Hermans Hermits, Lulu & Tom Jones. In recent years Jones has worked with R.E.M. & others. #JohnPaulJones #LedZep
Actor John Thaw was born 3rd Jan 1942. His starring role as Inspector Jack Regan in The Sweeney was always a highlight for me. The programme title came from cockney rhyming slang "Sweeney Todd" to refer to the Flying Squad by London's criminal fraternity. He also played Inspector Morse. #JohnThaw
January 3, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Actor John Thaw was born 3rd Jan 1942. His starring role as Inspector Jack Regan in The Sweeney was always a highlight for me. The programme title came from cockney rhyming slang "Sweeney Todd" to refer to the Flying Squad by London's criminal fraternity. He also played Inspector Morse. #JohnThaw
Born 3 January 1950, Victoria Principal is best known for her Golden Globe-nominated performances as Pamela Ewing in Dallas and as Maria Elena in The Life & Times of Judge Roy Bean. She owns a skincare brand and has written 4 bestselling books on beauty. #VictoriaPrincipal
January 3, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Born 3 January 1950, Victoria Principal is best known for her Golden Globe-nominated performances as Pamela Ewing in Dallas and as Maria Elena in The Life & Times of Judge Roy Bean. She owns a skincare brand and has written 4 bestselling books on beauty. #VictoriaPrincipal
Born 3 Jan 1945, musician Stephen Stills. Stills famously auditioned for The Monkees in 1965 but was rejected (reportedly due to issues with his teeth or hair); he subsequently recommended his friend Peter Tork for the role. He is 81 today. Happy birthday Stephen! #StephenStills
January 3, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Born 3 Jan 1945, musician Stephen Stills. Stills famously auditioned for The Monkees in 1965 but was rejected (reportedly due to issues with his teeth or hair); he subsequently recommended his friend Peter Tork for the role. He is 81 today. Happy birthday Stephen! #StephenStills
What a cool car!
January 3, 2026 at 9:21 AM
What a cool car!
The Madcap Laughs (released 2 Jan 1970) was the debut solo album by singer-songwriter Syd Barrett. It was recorded after Barrett had left Pink Floyd in April 1968. It enjoyed limited commercial success on release, reaching No 40 on the UK's official albums chart. #SydBarrett
January 2, 2026 at 9:29 PM
The Madcap Laughs (released 2 Jan 1970) was the debut solo album by singer-songwriter Syd Barrett. It was recorded after Barrett had left Pink Floyd in April 1968. It enjoyed limited commercial success on release, reaching No 40 on the UK's official albums chart. #SydBarrett