Del Shannon was one of the most original and influential singers and songwriters of the early rock and roll era. His 1961 hit “Runaway” is considered a classic of the genre, featuring his distinctive falsetto and the innovative use of a synthesizer. He had several other successful songs, such as “Hats Off to Larry”, “Keep … Read more
Del Reeves was a country music singer and songwriter who had a string of hits in the 1960s and 1970s, including the No. 1 song “Girl on the Billboard”. He was also known for his humor and impressions of other artists on stage and screen. He died on January 1, 2007, at the age of … Read more
Dedrick Gobert was a young and talented actor who appeared in three movies directed by John Singleton: Boyz n the Hood, Poetic Justice, and Higher Learning. He was best known for his role as Dooky, a pacifier-sucking gangsta in Boyz n the Hood, which inspired a nationwide trend among teenagers in the early 1990s. However, … Read more
Who was Susan Alamo? Susan Alamo was the co-founder of the Alamo Christian Foundation, a controversial religious cult that preached anti-Catholic, anti-gay, and anti-government messages. She was born Edith Opal Horn in Alma, Arkansas, in 1925, and had a turbulent life before she met Tony Alamo, a former pop singer and con artist, in Hollywood … Read more
Sunny Vickers was an actress who appeared in a few movies in the early 1950s, but she is best known for being the wife of Scotty Beckett, a former child star who was part of the Our Gang comedy series. She died of complications from alcoholism at the age of 39, six months after her … Read more
Stuart Anstis was a British guitarist who played in the influential black metal band Cradle of Filth from 1995 to 1999. He died on August 21, 2022, at the age of 48. His wife, Antoinette Anstis, confirmed his death on Facebook, but did not reveal the cause of his death. Anstis was known for his … Read more
Who Was Stevie Smith? Stevie Smith was a Canadian downhill mountain bike racer, who rose to fame by winning the overall World Cup title in 2013. He was known as the “Chainsaw” for his aggressive and fearless riding style, as well as his charismatic personality and sense of humor. He was a fan favorite and … Read more
Steven Mainwaring was a 22-year-old airman who worked at the Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base in Oregon. He was also a student at the Oregon State University, majoring in computer science. He was reported missing on December 18, 2022, after he failed to show up for work and classes. His body was found on … Read more