Tag Archives: anniversary

“The Chronic” turns 20

Posted on December 12, 2012 by

On December 15, 1992, Dr. Dre released his solo debut album “The Chronic.” Dre was already a well-known figure in rap and hip-hop from his days as part of the LA group N.W.A. The success of his 1992 solo endeavor … Continue reading →

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Michael Jackson, One Year Later…

Posted on June 25, 2010 by

What else is there to say?

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Marvin Gaye is Still Dead

Posted on April 1, 2009 by

But, oh, how I wish he weren’t. Today marks the 25th anniversary of the passing of one of the greatest talents in all of rhythm & blues and soul.  Marvin Gaye died on April 1, 1984, shot dead by his … Continue reading →

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Use Me

Posted on March 24, 2009 by

Four years ago today, I started my first blog. I deleted it about a month later, and then for the next two years or so periodically would start something, then let it flounder, start, flounder, start flounder…you get the point. … Continue reading →

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John Candy & Charles Bukowski are still dead

Posted on March 3, 2009 by

It’s a double shot “Still Dead” this week as we commemorate the 15th anniversary of the passing of John Candy (March 4) and Charles Bukowski (March 9). While both men worked in “the arts,” you might not think there was … Continue reading →

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Ethel Merman is still dead

Posted on February 15, 2009 by

This is going to be a new feature on LatinoLikeMe.  It’s a short remembrance written for the anniversary of the passing of somebody noteworthy. While it will have nothing necessarily to do with Latinos or Chicanos, it is all about … Continue reading →

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