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Rick Boston
Richard Wallie Boston is a Canadian musician, composer and producer based in Los Angeles. He is known for his roles in Low Pop Suicide and for producing Rickie Lee Jones' album, '' Ghostyhead''. Early life and education Richard Wallie Boston was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He studied jazz arrangement and composition. Career Boston played guitar for Belinda Carlisle's 1988 album, '' Heaven on Earth''. He was a member of Hand of Fate, working with John Keck to produce the 1990 album, ''Hand of Fate'', and is credited for vocals. He played guitar for and produced Sky Cries Mary's 1991 EP, ''Exit at the Axis''. Boston subsequently worked extensively with Dave Allen of Low Pop Suicide, making a series of releases on World Domination Recordings. Boston was the band's frontman, singing and playing lead guitar, on their 1993 debut album ''On the Cross of Commerce'', but both Allen and Jeff Ward exited the band. As the only founder left, their second LP, ''The Death of Excell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edmonton
Edmonton ( ) is the capital city of the Canadian province of Alberta. Edmonton is situated on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, which is surrounded by Alberta's central region. The city anchors the north end of what Statistics Canada defines as the " Calgary–Edmonton Corridor". As of 2021, Edmonton had a city population of 1,010,899 and a metropolitan population of 1,418,118, making it the fifth-largest city and sixth-largest metropolitan area (CMA) in Canada. Edmonton is North America's northernmost large city and metropolitan area comprising over one million people each. A resident of Edmonton is known as an ''Edmontonian''. Edmonton's historic growth has been facilitated through the absorption of five adjacent urban municipalities ( Strathcona, North Edmonton, West Edmonton, Beverly and Jasper Place) hus Edmonton is said to be a combination of two cities, two towns and two villages./ref> in addition to a series ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Cocker
John Robert "Joe" Cocker (20 May 1944 – 22 December 2014) was an English singer known for his gritty, bluesy voice and dynamic stage performances that featured expressive body movements. Most of his best known singles were recordings of songs written by other song writers, though he composed a number of songs for most of his albums as well, often in conjunction with songwriting partner Chris Stainton. His first album featured a recording of the Beatles' "With a Little Help from My Friends", which brought him to near-instant stardom. The song reached number one in the UK in 1968, became a staple of his many live shows (Woodstock and the Isle of Wight in 1969, the Party at the Palace in 2002) and was also known as the theme song for the late 1980s American TV series ''The Wonder Years''. He continued his success with his second album, which included a second Beatles song: "She Came In Through the Bathroom Window". A hastily thrown together 1970 US tour led to the live double ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brenda Bakke
Brenda Jean Bakke (born May 15, 1963) is an American actress and real estate broker. She is best known for her roles in 1990s films ''Hot Shots! Part Deux'', '' Gunmen'', ''Demon Knight'', '' Under Siege 2: Dark Territory'', and ''L.A. Confidential''. Life and career Bakke was born in Klamath Falls, Oregon, and began her acting career in a Portland stage production of ''Years Ago'' at age 15. After graduating in 1981 from Sunset High School, near Beaverton, Oregon, she moved to Los Angeles to study acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. She made her screen debut in the 1986 movie ''Hardbodies 2'', and the following year, guest starred in an episode of '' Star Trek: The Next Generation''. In later years, she had a number of roles in low-budget genre movies, such as '' Gunhed'', '' Solar Crisis'', and ''The Medium''. In 1993, Bakke starred as Michelle Huddleston in the comedy film ''Hot Shots! Part Deux'', where she played a spoof on Sharon Stone's character (Cather ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Death Spa
''Death Spa'' (known in Europe as ''Witch Bitch'') is a 1989 American horror film directed by Michael Fischa and starring William Bumiller, Brenda Bakke, Merritt Butrick, Ken Foree, Karyn Parsons, and Vanessa Bell Calloway. Butrick's role in the film was his last before his death, while Parsons's role marked her feature film debut as an actress. Synopsis After Michael Evans's wife Catherine Avery Evans, a recent suicide, possesses the computer at her husband's high-tech health club, she begins to use the club's exercise machines, dumbbells, and other equipment to murder members. Cast * William Bumiller as Michael Evans * Brenda Bakke as Laura Danvers * Merritt Butrick as David Avery * Robert Lipton as Tom * Alexa Hamilton as Priscilla Wayne * Ken Foree as Marvin * Rosalind Cash as Sergeant Stone * Francis X. McCarthy as Lieutenant Fletcher * Shari Shattuck as Catherine Avery Evans * Hank Cheyne as Robert * Chelsea Field as Darla * Joseph Whipp as Dr. Lido Moray * Tané McClure ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fred Schepisi
Frederic Alan Schepisi ( ; Kael, Pauline (1984). ''Taking It All In''. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston. p. 55. born 26 December 1939) is an Australian film director, producer and screenwriter. His credits include ''The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith'', '' Plenty'', '' Roxanne'', ''A Cry in the Dark'', '' Mr. Baseball'', ''Six Degrees of Separation'', and ''Last Orders''. Life and career Frederic Alan Schepisi was born in Melbourne, the son of Loretto Ellen (née Hare) and Frederic Thomas Schepisi, who was a fruit dealer and car salesman of Italian descent."Fred Schepisi Biography (1939– )" FilmReference.com. Retrieved 16 September 2011. He began his career in advertising and directed both commercials and documentaries before making his first feature film, '' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roxanne (film)
''Roxanne'' is a 1987 American romantic comedy film directed by Fred Schepisi and starring Steve Martin and Daryl Hannah. It is a modern retelling of Edmond Rostand's 1897 verse play ''Cyrano de Bergerac'', adapted by Steve Martin. Rostand is mentioned in the opening credits. Plot Charlie "C.D." Bales, the fire chief of a small town, is intelligent, witty, charismatic and athletic. Regardless, he is sensitive about his abnormally large nose, which most know not to talk about; it cannot be surgically altered as he is allergic to anesthesia. He is close to many residents, especially his god-sister, Dixie, who owns several rental homes and a diner. When the beautiful Roxanne Kowalski, an astronomy PhD student, comes to search for a comet over the summer, he, and many others in town, are drawn to her. She adores him as a friend, but is physically attracted to Chris McConnell, a handsome but dim-witted fireman. Roxanne asks C.D. for help with Chris. Seeing him buy a book by Sart ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romantic Comedy
Romantic comedy (also known as romcom or rom-com) is a subgenre of comedy and slice of life fiction, focusing on lighthearted, humorous plot lines centered on romantic ideas, such as how true love is able to surmount most obstacles. In a typical romantic comedy, the two lovers tend to be young, likeable, and seemingly meant for each other, yet they are kept apart by some complicating circumstance (e.g., class differences, parental interference, a previous girlfriend or boyfriend) until, surmounting all obstacles, they are finally united. A fairy-tale-style happy ending is a typical feature. Romantic comedy films are a certain genre of comedy films as well as of romance films, and may also have elements of screwball comedies. However, a romantic comedy is classified as a film with two genres, not a single new genre. Some television series can also be classified as romantic comedies. Description The basic plot of a romantic comedy is that two characters meet, part ways due to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeff Baxter
Jeffrey Allen "Skunk" Baxter (born December 13, 1948) is an American guitarist, known for his stints in the rock bands Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers during the 1970s and Spirit in the 1980s. More recently, he has worked as a defense consultant and advised U.S. members of Congress on missile defense. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Doobie Brothers in 2020. Early life and education Jeffrey Baxter was born in Washington, D.C., and spent some of his formative years in Mexico. He graduated from the Taft School in 1967 in Watertown, Connecticut, and was a self-described preppie. At Taft, he played drums in an upperclassmen band, King Thunder and the Lightning Bolts. He enrolled at the School of Public Communication (now College of Communication) at Boston University in September 1967, where he studied journalism while continuing to perform with local bands. His freshman roommate was blues musician James Montgomery. Music career Ea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Citizens On Patrol
''Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol'' is a 1987 American comedy film. It is the fourth installment in the ''Police Academy'' franchise. It was released on April 3, 1987 and is the sequel to '' Police Academy 3: Back in Training''. A group of Police Academy graduates are sent to train a group of newly recruited civilian officers. The original ''Police Academy'' cast reprise their roles in the film. Capt. Harris, not seen since the first installment, returns as the film's nemesis. In ''Police Academy 2'' and '' 3'', Capt. Mauser (played by Art Metrano) filled that role, but Metrano asked to be replaced for the remainder of the series after filming number 3. This was the last ''Police Academy'' film to feature Steve Guttenberg as Carey Mahoney. This film also stars a young David Spade in his feature film debut, as well as featuring a brief appearance from pro skateboarder Tony Hawk as Spade's double in a skateboarding scene. Despite the commercial success, the sequel was panned ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Film Institute
The American Film Institute (AFI) is an American nonprofit film organization that educates filmmakers and honors the heritage of the motion picture arts in the United States. AFI is supported by private funding and public membership fees. Leadership The institute is composed of leaders from the film, entertainment, business, and academic communities. The board of trustees is chaired by Kathleen Kennedy and the board of directors chaired by Robert A. Daly guide the organization, which is led by President and CEO, film historian Bob Gazzale. Prior leaders were founding director George Stevens Jr. (from the organization's inception in 1967 until 1980) and Jean Picker Firstenberg (from 1980 to 2007). History The American Film Institute was founded by a 1965 presidential mandate announced in the Rose Garden of the White House by Lyndon B. Johnson—to establish a national arts organization to preserve the legacy of American film heritage, educate the next generation of filmmaker ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dirty Diamonds
''Dirty Diamonds'' is the seventeenth solo studio album by American rock musician Alice Cooper, released on July 4, 2005 internationally, and August 2 in the US. The album peaked on Billboard's "Top Independent Albums" chart at #17, and the ''Billboard'' 200 album chart at #169 - Cooper's highest charting album since '' The Last Temptation'', 11 years prior. Track listing Personnel * Alice Cooper - Vocals, Harmonica * Ryan Roxie - Guitar * Damon Johnson - Guitar * Chuck Garric - Bass * Tommy Clufetos - Drums * Xzibit - Rap on "Stand" * Eric Singer - Frequent drummer for Alice Cooper Alice Cooper (born Vincent Damon Furnier, February 4, 1948) is an American rock singer whose career spans over five decades. With a raspy voice and a stage show that features numerous props and stage illusions, including pyrotechnics, guillot ... is pictured on the album booklet/tray, but does not play on Dirty Diamonds. 2005 albums Alice Cooper albums New West Records albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Light Blue Sun
''Light Blue Sun'' is the second album by violinist/vocalist Lili Haydn. It was released in 2003 by BMG Music. Track listing # Light Blue Sun (Prelude) (Lili Haydn, Corky James) 2:44 # Come Here (Haydn, Rick Boston) 5:34 # Anything (Haydn, Peter Rafelson) 6:08 # Wounded Dove (Haydn) 6:55 # The Longing (Albinoni; add. music by Haydn) 5:08 # Denied (Lotus Weinstock) 5:42 # The Chinese Song (add. music by Haydn) 6:26 # Sweetness (Haydn, Jez Colin) 4:26 # Seek (Haydn, Siri Ved K. Khalsa) 8:13 # Home (Haydn, Tony McAnany) 6:47 # The Promised Land (Weinstock, Haydn, Steve Nalepa) 10:23 # Anything (radio edit) 3:39 Musicians *Lili Haydn: violin and vocals on all tracks; keyboard/programming on 4, 7, 9 and 10 * Bill Laswell: bass on 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 12 *Corky James: guitar on 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 12 *Steve Nalepa (DJ Sherlock): keyboards/ ambience on 1, 4, 9, 10, 11; keyboard bass on 10; programming on 3, 9 and 12 *Karsh Kale: beat construction and additional production on 1, 5, 7; drums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
