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The Sights
The Sights are an American rock and roll band from Detroit, Michigan, formed in 1998. The band has toured in the United States, Canada, and the UK. Members ;Current *Eddie Baranek: Vocals, Guitar *Jarrod Champion: Keyboard, Vocals *Skip Denomme: Drums *Roderick Jones: Saxophone *Liz Mackinder: Vocals *Chrissy Morgan: Vocals *Kyle Schanta: Bass Guitar, Vocals ;Former *Nate Cavalieri (2002-2003): Organ, Vocals *Bobby Emmett (2004-2007): Organ, Piano Bass, Vocals *Keith Fox (2005-2007): Drums *Matt Hatch (2003-2004): Bass Guitar *Dave Knepp (1998-1999): Drums *Dave Lawson (2009-2011): Bass Guitar, Vocals *Mark Leahey (1998-2002): Bass Guitar *David Shettler (2000-2003): Drums, Vocals *Gordon Smith (2009-2011): Keyboard, Vocals *Eugene Strobe (1999-2001): Drums *Dean Tartaglia (2011-2012): Saxophone, Backing Vocals *Mike Trombley (1998, 2003–2005): Drums Achievements *In 2012, The Sights toured the United States and Europe with Tenacious D. *In 2014, the band's published tour dia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rock And Roll
Rock and roll (often written as rock & roll, rock-n-roll, and rock 'n' roll) is a Genre (music), genre of popular music that evolved in the United States during the late 1940s and early 1950s. It Origins of rock and roll, originated from African American music such as jazz, rhythm and blues, boogie-woogie, electric blues, gospel music, gospel, and jump blues, as well as from country music. While rock and roll's formative elements can be heard in blues records from the 1920s and in country records of the 1930s,Peterson, Richard A. Creating Country Music: Fabricating Authenticity' (1999), p. 9, . the genre did not acquire its name until 1954. According to the journalist Greg Kot, "rock and roll" refers to a style of popular music originating in the United States in the 1950s. By the mid-1960s, rock and roll had developed into "the more encompassing international style known as rock music, though the latter also continued to be known in many circles as rock and roll".Kot, Greg"Rock ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
America's Funniest Home Videos
''America's Funniest Home Videos'', also called ''America's Funniest Videos'' (abbreviated as ''AFV''), is an American video clip television series on ABC, based on a recurring segment on the Japanese variety show '' Fun TV with Kato-chan and Ken-chan'' (1986–1992). The show features humorous home videos that are submitted by viewers. The most common videos feature unintentional physical comedy, pets or children and some staged pranks. Originally airing as a special in 1989, it debuted as a regular weekly series in January 1990. The show was originally hosted by comedian Bob Saget for the 1989 special and the first eight seasons of the series incarnation. After Saget stepped down as host in 1997, John Fugelsang and Daisy Fuentes took over as co-hosts for its ninth and tenth seasons. After two years of being shown as occasional specials (hosted by various actors and comedians such as D. L. Hughley, Richard Kind, Stuart Scott and Steve Carell, with Mike Kasem and Kerri K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alive Naturalsound Records
Alive Naturalsound Records (also known as Alive Records) is an independent record label formed in 1993 in Los Angeles, California by Patrick Boissel, specializing in garage rock, punk, psychedelic, and blues rock. It grew out of Boissel's association with the U.S. label Bomp! Records. Artists ;Alive bands on tour as of 2022 * The Bobby Lees *Beechwood *El Perro (Parker Griggs of Radio Moscow) *Gyasi * Left Lane Cruiser * Paul Collins *Radio Moscow *James Leg *Datura4 *Mark "Porkchop" Holder *Handsome Jack *The Black Keys *Two Gallants * Hollis Brown * Buffalo Killers *Lee Bains III & The Glory Fires *GospelbeacH (Beachwood Sparks) *Prima Donna *Lonesome Shack ;Artists with releases on Alive Naturalsound *All Tomorrow’s Party * Andre Williams *Andy Gabbard *Beachwood Sparks *Beechwood *Bed of Eyes *Big Midnight *Bloodhounds *Black Angel’s Death Song * Black Diamond Heavies *Bloody Hollies * The Bobby Lees *Boyskout *Brian Olive * Brimstone Howl * Buffalo Killers * Certain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Most Of What Follows Is True
''Most of What Follows is True'' is an album by American rock-and-roll band The Sights The Sights are an American rock and roll band from Detroit, Michigan, formed in 1998. The band has toured in the United States, Canada, and the UK. Members ;Current *Eddie Baranek: Vocals, Guitar *Jarrod Champion: Keyboard, Vocals *Skip Denomme: .... References {{Authority control 2010 albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Line Records
WaterTower Music Inc. (formerly New Line Records from 2000 to 2010) is an American record label serving as the in-house music label run by entertainment company Warner Bros., ultimately owned by Warner Bros. Discovery. The name and logo are based on the iconic Warner Bros. Water Tower. History It was founded in 2000 as New Line Records by Jason Linn. On January 15, 2010, New Line Records was renamed as WaterTower Music with Linn now also reporting to Paul Broucek, president, music, Warner Bros. Pictures. In March 2010, the company switched distribution from Warner Music Group's Alternative Distribution Alliance to Fontana, Universal Music Group's independent distributor. In 2019, the distribution changed back to ADA, effectively reuniting WMG with former parent Warner Bros. Releases Artists * Hans Zimmer * Junkie XL aka Tom Holkenborg * Howard Shore * Benson Taylor * Ryan Shore * Alan Silvestri * Ramin Djawadi * Lorne Balfe * Steven Price * Ludwig Göransson * John Powe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Last Chancers
''The Last Chancers'' is British television sitcom, originally a one-off show screened under the ''Comedy Lab'' banner at 11:40pm on Thursday 21 November 2002. The show was later developed into a five-part series which was broadcast on E4 in December 2002. Currently the Channel 4 website has one series consisting of eight episodes listed. History The show was initially screened under the ''Comedy Lab'' banner. Stephen Merchant directed the initial screening, which featured the actors Adam Buxton and Steve John Shepherd. Channel 4 subsequently slated the show for production in two instalments. Tony MacMurray and Buxton wrote ''The Last Chancers'' series. The show is a comedy drama. Cast * Adam Buxton - Johnny * Steve John Shepherd - Paul *Kevin Bishop - Dan *Patrick Driver - Brian *Tony MacMurray - Alex *Alice Lowe - Claire *Joe van Moyland - Tom Crew *Tony MacMurray - Writer *Stephen Merchant - Director *James Harding - Executive Producer *Richard Osborne - Executive Producer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wedding Crashers
''Wedding Crashers'' is a 2005 American romantic comedy film directed by David Dobkin, written by Steve Faber and Bob Fisher, starring Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn and Christopher Walken with Rachel McAdams, Isla Fisher, Bradley Cooper and Jane Seymour in supporting roles. The film follows two divorce mediators (Wilson and Vaughn) who crash weddings in an attempt to meet and seduce women. The film opened on July 15, 2005, through New Line Cinema to critical and commercial success, grossing $288.5 million worldwide on a $40 million budget. It was the 6th highest grossing film of 2005 in the United States and became the first R-rated comedy to make $200 million at the domestic box office. The success of the film has been credited with helping to revive the popularity of adult-oriented, R-rated comedies. Plot John Beckwith and Jeremy Grey are Washington, D.C. divorce mediators who crash weddings under false identities to meet and have sex with women. At the end of a se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Just Friends (2005 Film)
''Just Friends'' is a 2005 Christmas romantic black comedy film directed by Roger Kumble, written by Adam 'Tex' Davis and starring Ryan Reynolds, Amy Smart, Anna Faris, Chris Klein and Christopher Marquette. The plot focuses on a formerly obese high school student (Reynolds) who attempts to free himself from the friend zone after reconnecting with his best friend (Smart), with whom he is in love while visiting his hometown for Christmas. The film revolves around humorous observation of strictly platonic relationships as "just friends" or "just as best friends". Davis's screenplay for ''Just Friends'' was initially optioned in 2001 by New Line Cinema, and was inspired by numerous elements of his own life. Principal photography took place in early 2005 in Los Angeles as well as Regina and Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada. The film was an international co-production between the United States, Canada, and Germany. ''Just Friends'' was released on November 23, 2005, and grossed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Shield
''The Shield'' is an American crime drama television series created by Shawn Ryan and starring Michael Chiklis that aired on FX from March 12, 2002 to November 25, 2008 for seven seasons. The show is known for its portrayal of corrupt police officers and was originally advertised as ''Rampart'' in reference to the real-life Rampart Division police scandal, on which the show's Strike Team was loosely based. Several notable actors took extended roles on the show, including Glenn Close, who was the female lead during the fourth season; Michael Peña in season 4; Anthony Anderson in seasons 4, 5, and 6; Forest Whitaker, who guest-starred in seasons 5 and 6; Laura Harring in season 5; Franka Potente in season 6; and Laurie Holden in season 7. The series has received critical acclaim and is widely regarded as one of the greatest television series of all time. Premise ''The Shield'' follows the activities of an experimental division of the Los Angeles Police Department set u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Lampoon (magazine)
''National Lampoon'' was an American humor magazine that ran from 1970 to 1998. The magazine started out as a Spin-off (media), spinoff from ''The Harvard Lampoon''. ''National Lampoon'' magazine reached its height of popularity and critical acclaim during the 1970s, when it had a far-reaching effect on American humor and comedy. The magazine spawned National Lampoon's Vacation (film series), films, The National Lampoon Radio Hour, radio, live theater, various sound recordings, and print products including books. Many members of the publication's creative staff went on to contribute creatively to successful media of all types. The magazine often featured parody and surrealist content. Its issues often had long and short written pieces, a section of actual news items (dubbed "True Facts"), cartoons, and comic strips. Most issues also included "Foto Funnies" or Photonovel, fumetti, which often featured nudity. The magazine declined during the late 1980s and ceased publication in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Detroit
Detroit ( , ) is the List of municipalities in Michigan, most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is situated on the bank of the Detroit River across from Windsor, Ontario. It had a population of 639,111 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, making it the List of United States cities by population, 26th-most populous city in the United States and the largest U.S. city on the Canada–United States border. The Metro Detroit area, home to 4.3 million people, is the second-largest in the Midwestern United States, Midwest after the Chicago metropolitan area and the 14th-largest in the United States. The county seat, seat of Wayne County, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit is a significant cultural center known for its contributions to music, art, architecture and design, in addition to its historical automotive and industrial background. In 1701, Kingdom of France, Royal French explorers Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac and Alphonse de Tonty founded Fort Pontc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Newsroom (U
A newsroom is the place where journalists work to gather news to be published. Newsroom may also refer to: Television * ''Newsroom'' (BBC programme), a BBC2 news programme from 1964 to 1973 ** ''Newsroom South East'', BBC's news programme for southeastern England * "Newsroom" (''Drop the Dead Donkey''), pilot episode of the British comedy series * ''The Newsroom'' (Canadian TV series), a comedy-drama series that ran 1996–2005 * ''The Newsroom'' (American TV series), a drama series on the HBO cable channel that ran 2012–2014 * ''America's Newsroom'', an American news/talk program on Fox News Channel that began in 2007 * ''CNN Newsroom'', an American news program on CNN/US that began in 2006 * ''CNN Newsroom'' (CNNI), the similar CNN Newsroom on CNN International * ''JTBC Newsroom'', a newscast of the South Korean JTBC Television Network Other uses * The Newsroom, now the Guardian News & Media Archive, in London * Newsroom (website), a New Zealand news publication * Newsro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
