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CATHERINE OXENBERG

Catherine Ovenberg Catherine Oxenberg (born September 22, 1961) is an American actress. Best known for her performance as Amanda Carrington on the 1980s prime time soap opera Dynasty, she is the daughter of Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia and Howard Oxenberg. Oxenberg was born in New York City, but grew up in London. She is the …

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THE GRAND OLE OPRY

The Grand Ole Opry The Grand Ole Opry is a weekly American country music stage concert in Nashville, Tennessee, founded on November 28, 1925, by George D. Hay as a one-hour radio “barn dance” on WSM. Currently owned and operated by Opry Entertainment (a division of Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.), it is the longest-running radio …

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VICTOR GORELICK (artist)

Victor Gorelick (artist) Victor Gorelick (April 5, 1941 – February 7, 2020) He was an American comic book editor and executive. Working in a variety of roles for Archie Comics for over 60 years, he rose to the position of editor-in-chief. He died in February 2020 at the age of 78.After studying at the School …

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BRIDGET O’SHANNASSEY

Bridget Oshannassey Hometown Brisbane Genre Country Music Record Label Independent Country singer/songwriter based in Brisbane, Australia. At just 17 years old, Bridget O’Shannessy is set to be the new sweetheart of country music. Endearing and engaging with a natural talent for crafting tunes that… See More Awards Champion of Champion Vocalist State Champion Song Writer …

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KERRY O’BRIEN

Kerry O’Brien (journalist) Born 27 August 1945 (age 73) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Residence Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia Nationality Australian Education Queensland University of Technology University of Queensland Occupation Journalist Kerry Michael O’Brien (born 27 August 1945) is an Australian journalist based in Byron Bay. He is the former editor and host of The …

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SUMMER HOLIDAY (1963 film)

Summer Holiday (1963 film) Directed by Peter Yates Produced by Kenneth Harper Written by Peter Myers Ronald Cass Starring Cliff Richard Lauri Peters Summer Holiday is a British CinemaScope and Technicolor musical film featuring singer Cliff Richard. The film was directed by Peter Yates (his debut), produced by Kenneth Harper. The original screenplay was written …

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WILD ONES (band)

The Wild Ones Formed in Adelaide, South Australia One of Adelaide’s most popular rock and roll bands during the eighties. The Wild Ones are the real rock sound. A fifties sound without the mod cons all now are used to. It was a pleasure to see them work. The real deal. Members included: Band Members …

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JOHN “SLICK” OSBORNE

John “Slick” Osbourne Born: N/K Adelaide, South Australia Died: 1989 Adelaide, South Australia Drummer Genre, Rock One of the most popular drummers during the late fifties to the mid sixties and prominent member of Adelaide”s “Penny Rocket’s”. Also a founding member. John “slick” Osborne. Slick was popularly referred to as the slick. Sadly John passed …

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THE OUTSIDERS (Dutch band)

The Outsiders (Dutch band) Origin Amsterdam, Netherlands Genres Garage rock, psychedelic rock The Outsiders were a Dutch band from Amsterdam. Their period of greatest popularity in the Netherlands was from 1965–67, but they released records until 1969. In recent years their legacy has extended beyond the Netherlands, and the group is today recognized as a …

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SONS OF THE VEGETAL MOTHER (band)

Sons of the Vegetal Mother Origin Melbourne, Australia Genres Rock Sons of the Vegetal Mother (also known as The Vegetals to fans) were an Australian “esoteric special-occasion progressive band”, formed in late 1969, with a floating line-up based around the nucleus of Ross Wilson and Ross Hannaford. A side-project of the band, formed in 1970 …

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