/Blog/70s80s90s/blogs.aspxArticles from the 70s 80s 90sen-usCopyright 2013, CHBM-FMSun, 26 May 2013 09:08:40 GMTMon, 28 Jan 2013 16:47:26 GMT1http://emmisinteractive.comFor this edition of the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s magazine blog, we wanted to point out a common trend within the music industry: musical collaborations between lyricists and musician songwriters. In lieu of our upcoming Elton John on-air contest on Boom 97.3 FM, we’ve been inspired by the Rocket Man himself to compile a list of the most memorable musician/ vocalist collaborations from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. ELTON JOHN AND BERNIE TAUPIN Elton John, arguably one of the most influential musicians and pianists our time, is known for his incredible hit-making abilities and his wicked technique on the ivory keys – the talent in which he has lent to countless musicians since the start of his career. One of the most significant unions in the history of rock music is that of Elton John and Bernie Taupin, whose alliance began in 1967 and has since spanned the length of .../Blog/70s80s90s/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10450711ashleylynnstorm@gmail.com (Ashley Storm)/Blog/70s80s90s/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10450711Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:47:26 GMT Since the creation of networks like MuchMusic and MTV in the 1980’s, music videos have become the popular way of promoting music by adding visuals to enhance the overall experience. It has since become a common trend for musicians to enlist the help of celebrities to grace us briefly with their fleeting presence in the ever-captivating music video cameo role. Whether appearing as themselves or acting out the role of a fictional character, celebrities are almost always instantly recognizable. It’s quite possible that the power of familiarity is what adds that extra something special to a music video, making it that much more enjoyable to watch. In honor of those who lend their acting abilities to the videos for our favorite songs, boom 97.3 has compiled a list of some of the most noteworthy examples of music video cameo appearances. Bruce Springsteen – Dancing in the Dark Everyone remembers the .../Blog/70s80s90s/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10467925ashleylynnstorm@gmail.com (Ashley Storm)/Blog/70s80s90s/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10467925Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:46:10 GMT David Bowie is coming out with a new album!  Check out more info HERE! This week, boom 973’s 70s 80s 90s magazine celebrates the life of David Bowie with a brief outlook in his life.  Bowie makes the front page this week because April 24th, 2012 will mark his 20th wedding anniversary to supermodel Iman.  Bowie not only continues to amaze his fans with his music and marriage commitment but we’ll take a quick glimpse at some of the “bigger” movies he’s done and then knock him off the pedestal by exposing some “Bowie Bo Boos” with the law. David Bowie - Through The Years David Bowie has become a chamelon throughout his entire career.  He has changed looks, musical styles and personalities than most of the artists in the industry.  Much like looking through a yearbook and seeing that old Grade 10 photo of yourself and say, "How did that .../Blog/70s80s90s/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10373877/Blog/70s80s90s/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10373877Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:12:14 GMTChristmas movies are a huge source of revenue during the holiday season, and every year we can count on a new release to tickle our festive fancies. Whether you’re already feeling the Christmas spirit or you’re more like the Grinch around this time of year, a Christmas movie marathon is the best way to beat the winter blues! Perfect for those below freezing temperatures, watching a few festive films with the family is always a splendid activity over the winter break. Get ready to take a walk through a cinematic winter wonderland, here at boom 97.3 we’ve made our list of highest and lowest grossing Christmas films of all time, according to worldwide theatrical box office earnings – and yes, it’s been checked at least twice! Whether you’ve seen them already or not, read on to see which holiday films are worth watching and which should be avoided altogether.   .../Blog/70s80s90s/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10481076ashleylynnstorm@gmail.com (Ashley Storm)/Blog/70s80s90s/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10481076Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:58:41 GMTWhat goes perfectly with warm marshmallowey cocoa on a cold winter day? Classic Christmas TV specials, of course! So grab the kids and bundle up tight, you’re in for some yuletide fun! What is more nostalgic than watching classic Christmas specials? It’s a tradition we’ve all enjoyed as children and can now pass down to our little ones.  Guaranteed you’ll enjoy them just as much as you did when you watched them for the first time! The animated Christmas TV specials on this list are sure to warm your heart and remind everyone of the true meaning of Christmas. Dr. Suess’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas Narrated by legendary horror movie icon Boris Karloff, Dr. Suess’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas originally debuted in 1966 and still airs regularly during the holidays. Remaining true to the children’s storybook written by Dr. Seuss, the animated TV special stars the mean old .../Blog/70s80s90s/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10481064ashleylynnstorm@gmail.com (Ashley Storm)/Blog/70s80s90s/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10481064Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:43:27 GMTWhen it comes to music videos, what is the recipe for controversy? Add equal parts sex, nudity and drug use with a pinch of violence. Sprinkle a dash of religious imagery on top and there you have it – a music video that raises eyebrows in the most conservative of audiences. Ever since the birth of the music video, musicians have constantly pushed the envelope and some stop at nothing to make their videos as contentious as possible. Whether censored or banned from airplay, the music videos on this list are the most explicit, scandalous and downright appalling of all time. Madonna – Like A Prayer (1989) Although the video for Like a Prayer may seem picturesque in this day and age, standards were much different in 1989 and upon its release the video received heavy criticism, setting off the tempers of morality watchdogs around the globe. Compiling three of .../Blog/70s80s90s/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10475289ashleylynnstorm@gmail.com (Ashley Storm)/Blog/70s80s90s/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10475289Wed, 05 Dec 2012 15:57:16 GMTRemember when you were young and your bedroom was full of dolls or if you are a boy, action figures.Eventually you got tired of them and threw them out or smashed their heads against the wall. Maybe you put a couple in the microwave just to see what would happen. And now that you are all grown up you sort of miss them. All is not lost. You can bring back those memories this holiday season and channel your inner child thanks to yard sales, Value Village, Barbie, E-bay and McFarlane Toys, you can still lay your hands on a vintage G.I. Joe or a classic action hero--Willis, Stallone, Schwarzenegger, Van Damme. There is also a lively trade in action figures based on rock stars. It doesn’t matter what era of music you like. You can find Beatles figures from the 1960s on E-bay for as little as $10 .../Blog/70s80s90s/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10467898/Blog/70s80s90s/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10467898Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:30:57 GMTGet your martini shaker ready! It’s been 50 years since British Secret Service Agent 007 first appeared on the big screen in the James Bond movie Dr. No, played by the charismatic Sean Connery. The film franchise has displayed an undeniable success and staying power, in part due to the constant reinvention of the Bond character to reflect the culture of the times in which each film was released. In total, twenty three Bond films have been released, having enlisted the talents of six actors including Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig. Fans from all around the world are celebrating the International Man of Mystery, and to commemorate the occasion Boom 97.3 has compiled a list of the highest and lowest grossing Bond films (adjusted for inflation) released over the past five decades. HIGHEST GROSSING: Thunderball - $1.02 billion The fourth Bond film .../Blog/70s80s90s/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10462744ashleylynnstorm@gmail.com (Ashley Storm)/Blog/70s80s90s/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10462744Wed, 07 Nov 2012 21:15:04 GMTTo this date, James Bond is the second-highest grossing and one of the longest continually-running film franchises of all time. Beginning with 1962’s Dr. No starring Sean Connery, there have since been twenty three films in total, the most recent, Skyfall starring Daniel Craig in his third portrayal of the famed Secret Agent 007, premiering in North America on November 9th. What better way to compliment an epic film series than with an equally epic soundtrack? The films are renowned for not only the swagger of James Bond, but also the music which represents everything that can be expected from the Bond character: mystery, suspense, danger, allure and above all else, drama and excitement. The hugely popular films have been accompanied by signature tracks throughout the years, many having picked up nominations for Academy Awards and some now considered classic pieces of cinematic music. In celebration of the release of .../Blog/70s80s90s/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10462735ashleylynnstorm@gmail.com (Ashley Storm)/Blog/70s80s90s/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10462735Wed, 07 Nov 2012 21:04:22 GMT Long before they were big music stars, some of our favorite artists were servicemen in the military. As you wear that red poppy this November to remember men and women who sacrificed their lives serving in the military, Boom 97.3FM takes a look at some artists who sang their way through the military to share their gift of song. The legendary Elvis Presley had already caused national excitement and outrage with his sexually charged performances long before he joined the military. The king of rock ‘n’ roll served in the U.S. Army for about two years. Sergeant Presley was honorably charged from the army in March of 1960 with a cheque for $109.54. Country and rock ‘n’ roll legend Johnny Cash served in the U.S. Air Force between 1950 and 1954. The Air Force would not accept his initials “J.R." as a given name when he enlisted, so he became .../Blog/70s80s90s/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10462729/Blog/70s80s90s/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10462729Wed, 07 Nov 2012 20:50:39 GMT