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Fixx (Marvel Comics)
Fixx may refer to: * Fixx (Marvel comics) * The Fixx, English New Wave band * Calvin Fixx (1906–1950), American journalist and editor, father of Jim Fixx * Jim Fixx (1932–1984), American author, popularizer of the sport of running * Tori Fixx (), one of the first openly gay hip hop artists See also *Fix (other) Fix or FIX may refer to: People with the name * Fix (surname) Arts, entertainment, and media Films * ''Fix'' (film), a feature film by Tao Ruspoli Music * ''Fix'' (album), 2015 album by Chris Lane * "Fix" (Blackstreet song), 1997 song by Blac ... * Foxx, a surname * The Fix (other) * Phixx, a similarly titled British pop group {{disambiguation, surname ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fixx
The Fixx are a rock band from London, England, founded in 1979. The band's hits include " One Thing Leads to Another", " Saved by Zero", " Are We Ourselves?", and " Secret Separation", each of which charted in the top 20 of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, as well as Mainstream Rock chart hits " Red Skies", " Stand or Fall", "Driven Out" and "Deeper and Deeper", which was featured on the soundtrack of the 1984 film '' Streets of Fire''. Early years as Portraits and The Fix (1979–1981) College friends Cy Curnin on vocals and Adam Woods on drums formed the group in London in 1979, initially calling themselves Portraits. The pair placed an ad for additional members, and recruited keyboardist Rupert Greenall, guitarist Tony McGrail and bassist Russell McKenzie, the last of whom was later replaced by Charlie Barrett. Portraits issued two singles for Ariola Records: "Little Women" (1979), and "Hazards In The Home" (1980). Later in 1980, McGrail left. At this point, the band added guit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calvin Fixx
Calvin Fixx, born Calvin Henry Fix (August 1, 1906 – March 3, 1950), was an American journalist and editor, lifelong friend of Robert Cantwell and friend of Whittaker Chambers, both fellow editors at ''Time'' magazine. All three were either Marxist or communist during the 1920s and 1930s but had become anti-communists by 1939. Background Calvin Fixx was born Calvin Henry Fix in Lyman, Idaho, on August 1, 1906, the son of Henry Martin Fix (1883–1971) and Maggie Priscilla Smith Fix (1888–1958). He had two brothers, Ford and Harley, and a sister, Georgia. He attended high school in Aberdeen, Washington, where he began a lifelong friendship with Robert Cantwell. He attended business school in Aberdeen briefly. Cantwell and Fixx dreamed of "escaping to New York". Career In 1927, Fixx hitchhiked cross-country to New York City. He took a part-time job in a Greenwich Village bookshop and wrote freelance book reviews. He took other jobs, such as secretary to author ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Fixx
James Fuller Fixx (April 23, 1932 – July 20, 1984) was an American who wrote the 1977 best-selling book '' The Complete Book of Running''; he is credited with helping start America's fitness revolution by popularizing the sport of running and demonstrating the health benefits of regular jogging. Fixx died of a heart attack while jogging at 52 years of age; his genetic predisposition for heart problems and other previous lifestyle factors may have caused his heart attack. Background Born in New York City on April 23, 1932, Fixx graduated from Trinity School in New York and Oberlin College in Ohio. His father, Calvin Fixx, was an editor at ''Time'' who worked with Robert Cantwell and Whittaker Chambers. Career Fixx was a member of the high-IQ club, Mensa, and published three collections of puzzles: ''Games for the Super-Intelligent'', ''More Games for the Super-Intelligent'', and ''Solve It!'' The back flap of his first book says: "... He spent his time running on th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tori Fixx
Tori Fixx is one of the first openly gay hip hop artists. He also produces music for other noted queer performers. He is based in Minneapolis. Career In the mid-90s, he DJed at parties for Prince at Paisley Park Studios in Minnesota. After moving to San Francisco circa 1997,Tori Fixx interview, Queer Music Heritage radio show, April 2007 produced by JD Doyle he became a part of the hip hop group Rainbow Flava and appeared on their second CD, ''Digital Dope''. He released the first of six solo CDs to date in 1998. Fixx was living again in Minneapolis in 2001 but paid a visit back to the Bay Area to appear in the 2003 [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fix (other)
Fix or FIX may refer to: People with the name * Fix (surname) Arts, entertainment, and media Films * ''Fix'' (film), a feature film by Tao Ruspoli Music * ''Fix'' (album), 2015 album by Chris Lane * "Fix" (Blackstreet song), 1997 song by Blackstreet * "Fix" (Chris Lane song), 2015 song by Chris Lane * "Fix", a song from industrial metal band Static-X's 1999 album '' Wisconsin Death Trip'' Business and government * Federal Internet Exchange, network peering points between US agency networks * Financial Information eXchange, a communications and messaging protocol Science and medicine * Factor IX, a coagulation factor * Spaying and neutering, also called "fixing", sterilization of an animal Other uses * Fix (beer), a Greek beer * Fix (position), a position determined by navigation * Fix, a term used in problem-solving * Fix, a term referring to maintenance, repair, and operations The technical meaning of maintenance involves functional checks, servicing, repairin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Foxx
Foxx is a surname. People with the surname Notable people with the surname include: * Foxx (rapper) (born 1984), American rapper * Anthony Foxx (born 1971), American politician * Dion Foxx (born 1971), American football player * Inez and Charlie Foxx (1939–1998), American rhythm and blues duo * Jamie Foxx (born 1967), American actor, singer and comedian; stage name chosen in homage to actor and comedian Redd Foxx. * Jimmie Foxx (1907–1967), American major league baseball player * John Foxx (born 1948), English musician * Kim Foxx (born 1972), State's Attorney for Cook County, Illinois * Martha Louise Morrow Foxx (1902–1975), American educator from Mississippi * Redd Foxx (1922–1991), American actor and comedian; stage name chosen (in part) in homage to baseball player Jimmie Foxx. * Virginia Foxx (born 1943), American politician from North Carolina Fictional characters * Mystique (comics), a Marvel Comics character who once used the alias Foxx * Steve and Rod Foxx, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fix (other)
The Fix may refer to: Music * ''The Fix'' (album), a 2002 release by rap artist Scarface * The Fixx, a New Wave band from London, England, U.K. * The Fix (band), a hardcore band from Lansing, Michigan * ''The Fix'', a 2005 EP by Jordan Knight * ''The Fix'' (musical), a 1997 musical by John Dempsey and Dana P. Rowe * "The Fix" (song), a 2015 single by Nelly * "The Fix", song by Elbow from ''The Seldom Seen Kid'' * ''The Fix'' (opera), a 2019 opera about the Chicago Black Sox Scandal. Publications * The Fix (blog), an American political weblog on ''The Washington Post'' website * ''The Fix'' (book), a 2012 book about addiction by British writer and ''Daily Telegraph'' columnist Damian Thompson Film and television * ''The Art of the Steal'' (2013 film) or ''The Fix'', a Canadian comedy film * "The Fix" (''Heroes''), a 2007 episode of the NBC TV series * "The Fix" (''House''), a 2011 TV episode * "The Fix" (''Person of Interest''), a 2011 TV episode * ''The Fix'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
