Pickering has lived through decades of rapid change in popular music. As an influential DJ he introduced house music into the legendary Haçienda. He signed Happy Mondays and James to Factory Records before working with Kasabian, Gossip and Calvin Harris at Sony. His Mercury Prize-winning, multi-million-selling group M People transformed the music industry's attitude to dance music. As he tells his remarkable story he introduces an array of friends and collaborators, many of whom would become important – and sometimes notorious – figures in music history.
lunes, agosto 10, 2026
Books: Manchester Must Dance
lunes, junio 15, 2026
In Memoriam: The Actress Who Played Mon In Alf "Ann Schedeen" Dies At 77
“It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share Annie has passed peacefully," the post reads. "She leaves behind an extraordinary legacy of creative energy, whip smart humor, delight in her family, adoration for little dogs, burning hatred for Trump, passion for second-hand thrifting, and love for a good story. We are bereft without her. We loved her so so much, as did all who met her.
She was a force. And it is unimaginable to think about life without her in it,” the post continues. “But as she said, ‘I’m always with you.’ And she’s right. The memories, artwork, belly laughter, handmade jewelry, oil paintings, sculptures, costumes, and all around joie de vivre live on. Raise a margarita in her honor.”
Schedeen starred opposite Max Wright, who played her husband, Willie Tanner, in ALF, an acronym for Alien Life Form. Adopted by the Tanner family, ALF was a fuzzy character voiced and puppeteered by Paul Fusco, who co-created the sitcom with Tom Patchett. Mihaly ‘Michu’ Meszaros occasionally appeared as ALF in costume when full body shots were needed. The character's full name was Gordon "ALF" Shumway.
Born Luanne Ruth Schedeen on Jan. 8, 1949, in Portland, Oregon., Anne Schedeen made her screen debut in a guest role on Lee Majors' sci-fi action series The Six Million Dollar Man in 1974. Schedeen played guest roles on a half-dozen series, including Get Christie Love!, Ironside and McCloud. She also guest-starred in three different roles over 12 episodes in the hit medical series Marcus Welby, MD, from 1974 to 1976. During the same time period, Schedeen also appeared in guest roles in six episodes of the action drama Emergency!
Throughout the rest of the 1970s, Schedeen also appeared in guest roles on such TV shows as Bionic Woman, Family, Baretta and The Incredible Hulk. From 1978 to 1982, the actress appeared in various guest roles on five episodes of the hit sitcom Three’s Company.
In the 1980s, Schedeen also appeared in several more TV guest roles on such shows as Cheers, E/R, Simon & Simon, Magnum, P.I. and Murder, She Wrote. In 1984, Schedeen starred as Sarah Frank on the TV drama Paper Dolls. Schedeen appeared in all 13 episodes of the series about the modeling and cosmetic industries, which only ran for one season.
But then, her most well-remember role came from 1986 to 1990, Schedeen starred as Kate Tanner on 103 episodes over four seasons on ALF. Schedeen´s last screen appearance came in the 2023 reunion special ALF on ALF, which also featured Paul Fusco and Tom Patchett, as well as Andrea Elson and Benji Gregory, who played the Tanner children Lynn and Brian. Also featured in the special were Max Wright, who died in 2019 at age 75, and Mihaly ‘Michu’ Meszaros, who died in 2016 at 76.
According to her family's Facebook post, she is survived by beloved friends and family including her husband of 55 years Christopher Barrett, darling daughter Tay Barrett, daughter-in-law, Hilary Flynn, sister Sarabeth Schedeen, niece Minnie Land, brother Roland ‘Tony’ Schedeen, sister in-law Julieann Schedeen, and her beloved rescue dogs Roo and Red.
jueves, junio 11, 2026
Books: "The Smiths: A Novella"
As the unlikely couple perambulate from the old Selfridge Hotel to West Hollywood by way of a park bench in Cavendish Square, their conversation interrogates and celebrates the joys of outlandish pop genius, the zealous dedication of fans and the cult of outsider disaffection given uproarious voice. As such, this is not a book about The Smiths but one that emerges from their music, their emotional register and their literary resonance.
Michael Bracewell's novella-cum-fairy tale is at once deeply romantic and laced with comedy - not unlike the band themselves - and perhaps (in fictional form) the most astute and celebratory portrait of The Smiths to date.
viernes, marzo 28, 2025
Film: The Great And Beloved "High Fidelity" Turns 25
High Fidelity is about Rob, a failing record store owner in Chicago, and how he must grapple with the reality of adulthood after his long-term girlfriend breaks up with him. The soundtrack and plot is amazing for anyone who has a deep appreciation for music.
Actually the film is a
time capsule wrapped in the essence of the '90s, capturing a generation
caught between love, music, and the precariousness of growing up, this
film became more than a mere cinematic experience – it resonated like a
mirror reflecting my own uncertainties, passions, and quest for
understanding.
Based upon the Nick Hornby novel of the same name, the movie follows Rob Gordon played by John Cusack, a record store owner and music enthusiast, as he navigates through a series of failed relationships. Facing a breakup with his girlfriend Laura, Rob reflects on his past romances and compiles a list of his top five worst breakups. Through introspection and revisiting these old flames, Rob grapples with the complexities of love, personal growth, and his fear of commitment – all set against a backdrop of eclectic music and fueled by Rob's self-deprecating humour.
It isn't just about Rob's struggle with relationships though; it's exploring the complexities of identity, growth, and the insecurities that accompany young men into adulthood. Cusack's portrayal of Rob – a music-obsessed, introspective, and flawed character – is not entirely sympathetic, but his wit, self-deprecation, and moments of vulnerability makes him very relatable.
Now the film's soundtrack is another thing, it becomes more than just background music; it is a character in itself. The melodic narrative stitched together by tracks from Bob Dylan, The Kinks, and other legends echoes the emotional highs and lows of Rob's life. It isn’t just a collection of songs; it is the heartbeat of the movie, the soundtrack of our lives, as the film explores its themes of nostalgia, friendship, and the messy realities of adult relationships..
Rob’s journey is messy, distortioned, and definitely human, his humour and
candid introspection resonate. His realisation that life doesn’t follow a
script and that closure isn’t always neatly packaged leads to
understanding that life’s messiness can result in the most profound
moments of growth. And I personally think this is the reason why the film keeps resonating with us all this time.
Twenty-five years later, looking back, High Fidelity remains as a cult relic – a film that not only captures the zeitgeist of its time the 90's. The narrative of the film itself that continues to resonate, offering solace and wisdom with each revisit, like a conversation with an old friend. Its lessons on love, self-discovery, and the profound impact of music.
miércoles, agosto 10, 2022
In Memoriam: Ha Muerto "Issey Miyake" El Vanguardista Diseñador Japonés
domingo, julio 31, 2022
El Aniversario: La Icónica "The Lost Boys" Cumple 35 Años
sábado, julio 02, 2022
In Memoriam: Ha Muerto El Intrigante "Joe Turkel" A Los 94 Años
viernes, julio 01, 2022
In Memoriam: Ha Muerto "Sonny Barger" La Cara De Los Hell's Angels
sábado, junio 25, 2022
Film: La Película Que Marcó Un Antes Y Un Después En La Ciencia Ficción "Blade Runner" Cumple 40 Años
domingo, enero 09, 2022
El Libro: Vintage Music T-Shirt Scrap
El Libro: Panini Football Stickers "The Official Celebration, A Nostalgic Journey Through The World Of Panini"
lunes, noviembre 01, 2021
El Libro: Soled Out "The Golden Age Of Sneaker Advertising"
domingo, octubre 17, 2021
El Libro: The Story Of MINI: A Celebration Of The Iconic Car
martes, septiembre 21, 2021
El Libro: Sweet Dreams "From Club Culture To Style Culture The Story Of The New Romantics"
sábado, julio 17, 2021
El Libro: Shiny And New "Ten Moments Of Pop GeniusThat Defined The 80's"
viernes, junio 11, 2021
Film: Las Peripecias De "Un Experto En Diversión" Estan Cumpliendo 35 Años
domingo, noviembre 29, 2020
In Memoriam: Ha Muerto David Prowse El Actor Que Encarnó Al "Darth Vader" Original
Browse nacío en una familia de clase obrera y crecío en Southmead, al suroeste de Inglaterra, gracias a una beca asistío al Bristol Grammar School, su otra gran pasión el culturismo, y fue campeón Británico de Halterofilia en sus años mozos, y gracias a ese amplio e imponente fisico, fue que le permitío conseguir papeles de monstruos y vullanos en la televisión y cine, dio vida a Frankenstein en 1970 y a un torturador barbudo en Carry On henry, fue el guardaespaldas en "A Clockwork Orange", pero fue su papel como Darth Vader en las películas originales de 1977 a 1983 que le dio la fama de por vida.
Pero también trabajo como entrenador personal para actores que buscaban sus servicio como por ejemplo Christopher Reeve para su papel de Superman y también escribío libros como "Fitness Is Fun", y en el 2011 lanzó su autobiografía llamada "Straight From The Force's Mouth". Descanse en paz el legendario David Prowse.













