This Saturday, February 11th marks the anniversary of the death of a lead figure in an event unique in British history. Mark Ashton (1960-1987), founder and leader of the tiny group, Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners (LGSM), died just … Continue reading →
Pazuzu Today marks the anniversary of the death of Mercedes McCambridge, American actress (1916-2004) Actress of radio, stage, film and television, Carlotta Mercedes Agnes McCambridge was titled “the world’s greatest living radio actress” by none other than the mighty Orson … Continue reading →
Today is the anniversary of the death of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, American musician . Jalacy Hawkins (July 18, 1929 – February 12, 2000), better known by the stage name Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, was an American rhythm and blues musician, singer, … Continue reading →
Today marks the anniversary of the death of Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu ( 28 August 1814 – 7 February 1873), Irish writer of Gothic tales and mystery novels and the leading ghost-story writer of the nineteenth century who was … Continue reading →
Howard Phillips “H. P.” Lovecraft August 20, 1890 – March 15, 1937) H.P. Lovecraft the American author who achieved posthumous fame through his influential works of horror fiction. Virtually unknown and only published in pulp magazines before he died in … Continue reading →