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Shirley Manson
Shirley Ann Manson (born 26 August 1966) is a Scottish musician and actress. She is best known as the lead singer of the American alternative rock band Garbage. Manson gained media attention for her forthright style, rebellious attitude, and distinctive voice. For the majority of her career, Manson commuted between her home city of Edinburgh and the U.S. to record with Garbage, which originally formed in Madison, Wisconsin; she now lives and works primarily in Los Angeles, while maintaining a second home in Edinburgh. Manson's musical career began in her teens when she was approached to perform backing vocals and keyboards for the band Goodbye Mr Mackenzie. She developed a formidable stage presence, and was later approached by the band's record label with the idea of launching her as a solo artist. She recorded an album with her band under the name Angelfish. After seeing Manson in an Angelfish music video broadcast only once on MTV's '' 120 Minutes'', Garbage invited her to au ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edinburgh
Edinburgh ( ; gd, Dùn Èideann ) is the capital city of Scotland and one of its 32 Council areas of Scotland, council areas. Historically part of the county of Midlothian (interchangeably Edinburghshire before 1921), it is located in Lothian on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth. Edinburgh is Scotland's List of towns and cities in Scotland by population, second-most populous city, after Glasgow, and the List of cities in the United Kingdom, seventh-most populous city in the United Kingdom. Recognised as the capital of Scotland since at least the 15th century, Edinburgh is the seat of the Scottish Government, the Scottish Parliament and the Courts of Scotland, highest courts in Scotland. The city's Holyrood Palace, Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official residence of the Monarchy of the United Kingdom, British monarchy in Scotland. The city has long been a centre of education, particularly in the fields of medicine, Scots law, Scottish law, literature, philosophy, the sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rolling Stone
''Rolling Stone'' is an American monthly magazine that focuses on music, politics, and popular culture. It was founded in San Francisco, San Francisco, California, in 1967 by Jann Wenner, and the music critic Ralph J. Gleason. It was first known for its coverage of rock music and political reporting by Hunter S. Thompson. In the 1990s, the magazine broadened and shifted its focus to a younger readership interested in youth-oriented television shows, film actors, and popular music. It has since returned to its traditional mix of content, including music, entertainment, and politics. The first magazine was released in 1967 and featured John Lennon on the cover and was published every two weeks. It is known for provocative photography and its cover photos, featuring musicians, politicians, athletes, and actors. In addition to its print version in the United States, it publishes content through Rollingstone.com and numerous international editions. Penske Media Corporation is the c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Gods No Masters (Garbage Album)
''No Gods No Masters'' is the seventh studio album by American rock band Garbage. It was released on June 11, 2021, through the band's own label Stunvolume. The album was distributed worldwide by Infectious Music and BMG and preceded by the singles "The Men Who Rule the World", " No Gods No Masters" and "Wolves". "This is our seventh record, the significant numerology of which affected the DNA of its content: the seven virtues, the seven sorrows, and the seven deadly sins," singer Shirley Manson explained, describing ''No Gods No Masters'' as "a critique of the rise of capitalist short-sightedness, racism, sexism and misogyny across the world." Background and recording In 2017, Garbage recorded and released a standalone digital single titled " No Horses", which the band hinted could be the direction their new material would sound. Writing for Garbage's seventh album began in April 2018, following some preliminary work at Butch Vig's home studio, the band set up space in Palm Sp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strange Little Birds
''Strange Little Birds'' is the sixth studio album by American rock band Garbage. It was released on June 10, 2016, through the band's own record label, Stunvolume. It is their second independent album release, and follows 2012's ''Not Your Kind of People''. The album's press release describes ''Strange Little Birds'' as "a sweeping, cinematic record of a unified mood: darkness". ''Strange Little Birds'' was preceded by a lead single, "Empty", and supported by an international tour. Composition and style Singer Shirley Manson said, "the guiding principle was keeping it fresh, and relying on instinct both lyrically and musically"; "To me, this record, funnily enough, has the most to do with the first record than any of the previous records. It’s getting back to that beginner’s headspace." Manson described ''Strange Little Birds'' as a "romantic" record. Manson clarified later, "What I mean by romance, really, is vulnerability. I used to feel so scared, and I think that was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Not Your Kind Of People
''Not Your Kind of People'' is the fifth studio album by American rock band Garbage. It was released on May 11, 2012, through the band's own record label, Stunvolume. The album marks the return of the band after a seven-year hiatus that started with previous album '' Bleed Like Me''. Guitarist Duke Erikson said at the launch of the record that "working with Garbage again was very instinctual. Like getting on a bicycle...with three other people." The band emphasized that they did not want to reinvent themselves, but embrace their sonic identity, reflecting their classic sound whilst updating it for 2012. Although Shirley Manson's morose dispositions have a presence on the record, many of the songs share a more optimistic outlook on life, influenced by some of Manson's personal experiences during their hiatus. Recorded mostly at various recording studios in California, ''Not Your Kind of People'' was produced by Garbage, and was engineered and mixed by Billy Bush. The album con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sarah Connor Chronicles
''Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles'' (sometimes abbreviated as ''Terminator: TSCC'' or simply ''TSCC'') is an American science fiction television series that aired on Fox from January 13, 2008 to April 10, 2009. The show was produced by Warner Bros. Television, and C2 Pictures (C2 Pictures was replaced by The Halcyon Company in season two). It is a spin-off from the ''Terminator'' series of films. It revolves around the lives of the fictional characters Sarah and John Connor, disregarding the events of '' Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines'' and picking up shortly after '' Terminator 2: Judgment Day'' left off. The series premiered on Sunday, January 13, 2008, on the U.S. television network Fox. Production for the series was provided by the ''Judgment Day'' and ''Rise of the Machines'' producers and C2 Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment (International) co-presidents Mario Kassar and Andrew G. Vajna, C2 Senior Vice President James Middleton, David Nutter and Josh Fried ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
T-1001
The T-1000 is a fictional character in the ''Terminator'' franchise. A shapeshifting android Terminator assassin, the T-1000 is the main antagonist of '' Terminator 2: Judgment Day'', as well as a minor antagonist in ''Terminator Genisys'' and the theme park attraction '' T2 3-D: Battle Across Time''. A similar Terminator, referred to as a T-1001, appears in the Fox television series, '' Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles''. In the films, the T-1000 was created by the franchise's main antagonist, Skynet, a machine artificial intelligence that directs its robotic creations against the Human Resistance in an all-out war. The T-1000 is described in ''Terminator 2'' as being composed of liquid metal, or a mimetic polyalloy (nanorobotics) that it can manipulate to assume various forms. Aside from being able to camouflage itself by assuming the appearance of a nondescript object or take on the likeness of other humans that it terminates in pursuit of its goals, the T-1000's shap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Absolute Garbage
''Absolute Garbage'' is a greatest hits album by American rock band Garbage. It was released worldwide on July 23, 2007 through Warner Music imprint A&E Records with a North American release through Almo Sounds, Geffen Records, and Universal Music Enterprises the following day. The compilation was issued while the band was on hiatus following a one-off reformation to perform at a benefit concert early in the year. The album includes remastered versions of 16 of the band's singles which run chronologically in the track listing, as well as " Tell Me Where It Hurts", a new track recorded especially for inclusion on the compilation which was released as a single. ''Absolute Garbage'' was released on CD and as a special edition which included a bonus disc of remixes. Additionally, a DVD was released featuring 16 music videos, as well as an hour-long documentary film titled ''Thanks for Your Uhh, Support'', containing footage filmed backstage and behind the scenes, archive live perfor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Version may refer to: Computing * Software version, a set of numbers that identify a unique evolution of a computer program * VERSION (CONFIG.SYS directive), a configuration directive in FreeDOS Music * Cover version * Dub version * Remix * ''Version'' (album), a 2007 album by Mark Ronson * ''Versions'' (Poison the Well album), 2007 * ''Versions'' (Thievery Corporation album), 2006 * ''Versions'' (MYMP album), 2005 * ''Versions'' (Robby Krieger album), 1982 * ''Versions'' (Zola Jesus album), 2013 Other * Version (eye) * External cephalic version * Versions of the Bible * Version (probability theory), a modification of a stochastic process See also * Bible version debate * Version control In software engineering, version control (also known as revision control, source control, or source code management) is a class of systems responsible for managing changes to computer programs, documents, large web sites, or other collections o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grammy Award
The Grammy Awards (stylized as GRAMMY), or simply known as the Grammys, are awards presented by the Recording Academy of the United States to recognize "outstanding" achievements in the music industry. They are regarded by many as the most prestigious, significant awards in the music industry worldwide. It was originally called the Gramophone Awards, as the trophy depicts a gilded Phonograph, gramophone. The Grammys are the first of the Big Three television networks, Big Three networks' major music awards held annually, and is considered one of the EGOT, four major annual American entertainment awards, alongside the Academy Awards (for films), the Emmy Awards (for television), and the Tony Awards (for theater). The 1st Annual Grammy Awards, first Grammy Awards ceremony was held on May 4, 1959, to honor the musical accomplishments of performers for the year 1958. After the 2011 ceremony, the Recording Academy overhauled many Grammy Award categories for 2012. History The Grammys ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Garbage (album)
''Garbage'' is the debut studio album by American rock band Garbage. It was released on August 15, 1995, by Almo Sounds. The album was met with critical acclaim upon its release, being viewed by some as an innovative recording for its time. It reached number 20 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 and number six on the UK Albums Chart, while charting inside the top 20 and receiving multi-platinum certifications in several territories. The album's success was helped by the band promoting it on a year-long tour, including playing on the European festival circuit and supporting the Smashing Pumpkins throughout 1996, as well as by a run of increasingly successful singles culminating with " Stupid Girl", which received Grammy Award nominations for Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group in 1997. In October 2015, the album was reissued to mark its 20th anniversary, featuring remastered tracks from the original analog tapes, as well as remixes and previously unreleased alte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
120 Minutes
''120 Minutes'' is a television program in the United States dedicated to the alternative music genre, that originally aired on MTV from 1986 to 2000, and then aired on MTV's associate channel MTV2 from 2001 to 2003. After its cancellation, MTV2 premiered a replacement program called '' Subterranean''. A similar but separate MTV Classic program, also titled ''120 Minutes'', plays many classic alternative videos that were regularly seen on ''120 Minutes'' in its heyday. ''120 Minutes'' returned as a monthly program on MTV2 on July 30, 2011,MTV Brings Back "120 Minutes" '''' July 28, 2011 with |
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