Joey Buttafuoco

Submitted by: Bob Sacamano

He landed on front and center in the major news outlets and was a near-permanent fixture in David Letterman monologues after his affair with 16-year old Amy Fisher culminated with Fisher attempting to kill the wife: Mary Jo Buttafuoco, shooting her in the head.

Last news on: December 31, 2003
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Amy Fisher

Submitted by: Bob Sacamano

The 16 year-old minor (dubbed by the press as The Long Island Lolita) who had an affair with Joey Buttafuco and then shot his wife in the head, receiving a 6 year prison term for her troubles.

Last news on: December 31, 2003
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Edie Brickell

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Singer of Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians who’s debut album Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars in 1988 yielded the hit What I Am.

Last news on: December 31, 2003
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Claude Jarman Jr.

Submitted by: Bob Sacamano

Reader David Costlow emails “I was researching the life (and death if any) on Claude Jarman Jr. of the 1946 movie the Yearling fame. Not much available on this child star who reportedly had no acting experience before his Oscar Winning Role in The Yearling.”

Last news on: December 29, 2003
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Gowan

Submitted by: Bob Sacamano

After many years of paying his dues, Gowan broke into the mainstream in Canada with his ground breaking Criminal Mind video in 1985. The album had two follow-up hits Strange Animal and Guerilla Soldier. On the next album Moonlight Desires featured backing vocals by ex-Yes frontman Jon Anderson.

Last news on: December 28, 2003
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Eddie Munster

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The wolfboy in the popular 60’s tv show the Munsters.

Last news on: December 21, 2003
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Eddie Munster

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The wolfboy in the popular 60’s tv show the Munsters

Last news on: December 21, 2003
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The Thompson Twins

Submitted by: Bob Sacamano

They had many hits, some being Doctor, Doctor, Into the Gap, Lies Lies Lies, Love On Your Side, Lay Your Hands On Me, King For a Day, In the Name of Love, and Who Can Stop the Rain –as well as Hold Me Now (which was their biggest hit)

Last news on: December 16, 2003
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Gary Numan

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Enjoyed much success in the UK and Europe with his group Tubeway Army in the late 70’s, his career culminating internationally with his solo hit Cars.

Last news on: December 1, 2003
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Buggles

Submitted by: Bob Sacamano

In 1979 Video Killed The Radio Star went #1 (the first #1 hit for Island Records), it also has the distinction of being the first video ever aired on MTV.

Last news on: December 1, 2003
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