Kris Kristofferson
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Jim Morrison was a legendary rock singer, songwriter, and poet, best known as the lead vocalist of The Doors. Born on December 8, 1943, in Melbourne, Florida, Morrison's early life was marked by his father's military career, leading to frequent relocations. He eventually settled in California, where he attended UCLA and became deeply immersed in literature, film, and poetry. It was during his time at UCLA that Morrison met keyboardist Ray Manzarek,...
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Janis Joplin was an iconic American singer-songwriter and a leading figure in the late 1960s counterculture movement. Born on January 19, 1943, in Port Arthur, Texas, Joplin rose to fame with her powerful, bluesy voice and electrifying stage presence. She first gained national attention as the lead singer of Big Brother and the Holding Company, with hits like "Piece of My Heart" and "Summertime." Kris Kristofferson's song "Me and Bobby McGee" became...
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Jimi Hendrix, born on November 27, 1942, in Seattle, Washington, was a revolutionary rock guitarist and singer. Despite a challenging childhood, he showcased his guitar talent during his teenage years. After a stint in the U.S. Army and moving to New York City, he formed The Jimi Hendrix Experience in London in 1966. The band's debut album, Are You Experienced, launched him to fame, with his innovative guitar techniques leaving a lasting impact. Hendrix's...
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Jimi Hendrix was an American rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter who revolutionized the electric guitar with his innovative style and virtuosity. Born on November 27, 1942, in Seattle, Washington, Hendrix's early life was marked by hardship and instability. His passion for music became evident at a young age, and he began playing guitar in his teens. After a brief stint in the U.S. Army, Hendrix moved to New York City, where he played with various...
7) Rollover
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Academy Award, Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winner Jane Fonda portrays a glamorous ex-film star seeking to control the financial empire founded by her late husband, in the wake of his murder.
9) Powder Blue
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A top-notch cast fuels this powerful thriller which links the destinies of four people desperate for connection and redemption on the gritty streets of LA.
10) Joyful Noise
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Music and film superstars Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah duet in this gospel choir dramedy about an unlikely partnership between two strong-minded women who are forced to work together to save a small town gospel choir after budget cuts threaten to shut them down. Latifah plays the no-nonsense mom put in charge of the choir while Parton plays the choir director's widow. With a strong musical component, this inspirational film, also starring Kris Kristofferson...
11) 7 Minutes
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After becoming indebted to a psychopathic drug lord, three desperate young men are forced to commit a brazen robbery. What begins as a simple plan - 'in and out in seven minutes' - quickly escalates into a dangerous game of life-or-death. As each minute of the heist ticks by, true motives are revealed and unexpected twists ratchet up the stakes to a thrilling crescendo. The feature film debut from celebrated music video director Jay Martin, this...